New Bern 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

  • David Blain, 2012 New Bern Heart Ball Chair
  • President, CIO
  • D.L. Blain and Co. 
  • Bob Mattocks, Honorary Member
  • Williams Energy Group
  • Bonnie J. Refinski-Kinight
  • Attorney at Law
  • Harris Creech Ward &Blackerby, P.A. 
  • Jeff Williams
  • Managing Director
  • McGladrey
  • Maryann Bobbitt
  • CarolinaEast Health System
  • Jeb Collier
  • Director,  Marketing and  Public Relations
  • D. L. BLain & Co.
  • Tim Ludwig, Immediate Past Chair
    VP, Ancillary Services
  • Cindy H. Belangia, NCCP
    North Carolina Certified Paralegal
  • JOHN A. J. WARD, PLLC
  • Debbie Taggart
  • Rip Taggart 
  • 300Plus Partners
  • Amy Wang
  • Attorney at Law
  • Ward and Smith, P.A
  • Katherine Mack, Logistics Team
  • Marian Barnhill
  • American Heart Association