Nashville 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

  • Co-Chairs:
    Marjorie Feltus Hawkins and David Hawkins
    Erin and Kent Simpkins
  • Honorees:
    Keith Churchwell M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Vanderbilt Heart & Vascular Institute
    Tom Herron, President and Chief Executive Officer, Centennial Medical Center
    William S. Stoney M.D., St. Thomas Health
  • Executive Leadership Team:
    Bruce Doeg, Business Department Chair, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz P.C.
    Ryan Doyle, Vice President, Medical Facilities, HealthCare REIT
    Mary Kampa, Chief Counsel, American General Life and Accident Insurance Company
    Charlie Powell, CEO Physician Services St. Thomas Health
    Jim Schmitz, Executive Vice President, Regions
  • Nashville Heart Society Chairs:
    Angela Humphreys, Bass Berry & Sims
    Joe Cashia, Vivere Health
  • Open Your Heart Chairs:
    Angela Humphreys, Partner, Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC
    Joe Cashia, Chief Executive Officer, Vivere Health
  • Auction Committee Team:
    Lynn and Steve Tarkington, Committee Chairs
    Teri Bernstein
    Amy Manoukian
    Steven Manoukian
    Belinda McSween
    Evelyn Sirface
    Cynthia Waller