Denver 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

  • John Ikard, 2012 Chair
    CEO, 1st Bank
  • Bill Lindsay, 2012 Co-Chair
    President, Lockton Companies
  • Steve Farber
     President & Founding Partner, Brownstein Hyatt Farber & Schreck
  • Tim Gilmore
    Legislative Consultant, Brownstein Hyatt Farber & Schreck

  • Rick Harrell
    Vice President of Cardiac Center, Exempla Healthcare

    Dunbar Ivy, MD
    Children's Hospital Colorado

    Jim Jaggers, MD
    Head of Cardiac Surgery, Children's Hospital Colorado

    Charlie Nelson
    President, Great-West Life Retirement Services

    Keith Parsons
    PwC

    Mike Pacitto
    Vice President / National Account Manager

    Reggie Washington, MD
    Chief Medical Officer, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children

    Steve Winesett
    President & CEO, Children's Hospital Foundation