Heart of Tampa Bay Leadership

Building on a century of lifesaving progress in cardiovascular disease and stroke, the American Heart Association has centered a new vision for its next 100 years: Advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

To achieve this vision by 2028, the American Heart Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach people where they are.

Every person means working with every community and that is why our Executive Leadership is so important. The Heart of Tampa Bay Campaign is a catalyst for this work.

Executive Leadership Team

Jon Paul (JP) Bacariza
SVP, Market Leader
Ryan Companies

Ravi Bhagaloo
Corporate Security Director
DTCC

Matt Eakins
Chief Executive Officer
Atria Health

Bland Eng
Chief Development Officer
HCA West Florida Division

Bob Fulton
Managing Shareholder
Hill Ward Henderson

Brett Lindquist
Chief Executive Officer
The Mortgage Firm

Brett Morgan
CEO
Morgan Auto Group
2025 Heart Ball Chair

Danny Persaud
President & CEO
MidFlorida Armored & ATM Services
2023 Heart Ball Chair

Robin Roark, MD
Senior Partner
McKinsey & Company

Chris Rolle
EVP, Commercial Banking
Seacoast Bank

Paul Shoukry
CEO
Raymond James Financial
2024 Heart Ball Chair