Gainesville 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

  • Chairs
    Brian & Susannah Peddie
  • Honoree
    F. Jay Ficker, MD, Pediatric Cardiologist, Congenital Heart Center, UF&Shands
  • Leadership Team
    June Allen, Embers Wood Grill
    Mark Avera, Avera & Smith
    Kay Ayers, AvMed Health Plans
    Jennifer Bleiweis, Community Volunteer
    John Connor, IVC
    Jennifer Costello, Wells Fargo
    Lorry Fricker, Community Volunteer
    Vicki Hall, Forest Pharmaceuticals
    Carrie Holloway, Holloway Financial
    Edward Jimenez, UF & Shands
    Penny Jones, Community Volunteer
    Perry McGriff, State Farm
    Sandra Thompson, Community Volunteer
    Keith Watson, Keith Watson Productions