Orlando Heart Ball

Leadership

A Message from Our CEO


for position only

Together we are changing the way the world thinks about health and life. We’re transforming attitudes and behaviors, so people everywhere can experience the best possible health–today and for the rest of their lives … from generation to generation. Through research, education and advocacy, we are making an extraordinary impact … changing and saving lives — reducing disease, disability and death. The work that we’re doing … that all of YOU are doing … is leading to real, lasting change.

While there is much work ahead, we are in this together — for the lives of those we love. Thank you again for your generous support and unwavering commitment to our mission. You are making an impact on your community, on our nation and on the world.

Warm regards,

Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association

Leadership Team

  • 2013 Co-Chairs
    Mr. Frank Kruppenbacher, Florida Virtual School
    Mrs. Patsy Kruppenbacher
  • Executive Leadership
    Mr. Cesar Calvet, CNL Bank
    Mr. Pat Christiansen, Akerman Senterfitt
    Ms. Kelly Cohen, Southern Strategy Group Orlando
    Ms. Tara Crary, Urban Trust Bank
    Dr. Barbara Czerska, Florida Hospital Transplant Center
    Commissioner Bob Dallari, Board of Seminole County Commissioners
    Ms. Shannon Gravitte, Mears Transportation
    Mr. Fred Leonhardt, Gray Robinson, P.A.
    Mr. Adam McKinnon, McKinnon Associates, Inc.
    Ms. Genean McKinnon, McKinnon Associates, Inc.
    Ms. Diane Meiller, Diane Meiller & Associates, Inc.
    Mr. Robert Saltsman, Robert P. Saltsman, P.A.
    Mrs. Nancy Schwalb, Schwalb Public Relations
    Mrs. Kimberlee Strong, Nemours
    Mrs. Ellen Rick, St. Jude Medical
    Mr. Reagan Rick, Fifth Third Bank
    Mrs. Julia Riola, Orlando Heart Center, PULSE Chair
    Ms. Marie Iomie, Florida Hospital, Auction Chair
    Mrs. Beth Weagraff, Florida Hospital