Atlanta 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

  • Chair
    John Reyhan, Executive Vice President, General Manager
    Skanska Building USA Inc.
  • Executive Leadership
    Brad Alexander, Partner
    Georgia Public Affairs

    Mark Burkhalter, Senior Strategic Advisor and Independent Consultant
    McKenna Long and Eldridge

    Hector Calzada, Managing Director
    Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC

    Tim Eggena, Executive Vice President of Product Development
    NextGen Healthcare Information Systems

    Don Fancher, Principal (Immediate Past Chair)
    Deloitte, LLP

    John Huntz, Executive Director
    Arcapita Inc.

    Glen Jackson, Co-Founder
    Jackson Spalding

    Sidney Kirschner, Chief Executive Officer
    Piedmont Heart Institute

    Willard Lariscy, III, Principal
    Perkins + Will

    Alan Scoggins, Senior Vice President
    Skansa USA Buidling, Inc.

    John Spangler, Chair
    Alston + Bird Construction and Government Contracts Group

    Ed Walls, General Manager
    Westin Hotels & Resorts

    Dr. Jay Yadav, Chief Executive Officer
    CardioMEMS