Grand Rapids MI 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

  • Doyle Hayes
    President, dhayes Group
  • Joe Calvaruso
    Executive Director, Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation 
  • Michael Campbell
    Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP 
  • Linda Rinker
    Executive Vice President for Academics & Provost, Davenport University 
  • Michael H Price
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Mercantile Bank
  • Steven Ender
    President, Grand Rapids Community College
  • Sharon Buursma
    President & Chief Executive Officer, Visiting Nurses Foundation
  • Susan Hickey
    Manager, Jos A Bank