Indianapolis 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

  • Dennis L. Bassett (Denny) - 2013 Heart of Gold Ball Chairman
    Chairman, Chase Indiana 
  • Cynthia D. Adams (Cindy)
    Chief Nursing Officer, Community Health Network 
  • Thomas P. Brown (Tom)
    United Water 
  • Andrew B. Buroker (Andy)
    Partner, Krieg DeVault LLP 
  • Kyle DeFur
    President, St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital 
  • Larry Delia
    Vice President/General Manager, Fox59
  • Daniel J. Elsener (Dan)
    President, Marian University
  • Christopher Gale (Chris)
    Associate Vice President, HNTB
  • LeRoy A. LeNarz III, MD
    Senior Medical Director, Cardiovascular, Eli Lilly and Company
  • Carey Lykins
    President & CEO, Citizens Energy Group 
  • Stephan C. Masoncup
    Attorney,  Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC
  • Donna M. Oklak
    Co-Founder, Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis
  • Timothy W. Oliver (Tim)
    Senior Vice President, Chase Indiana
  • Melissa Proffitt Reese
    Partner, Ice Miller LLP
  • James A. Wade (Jim)
    President, RW Armstrong
  • Sara Wade
    Buyer, Klipsch Group Inc.
  • Martin A. Wessler (Marty)
    Chairman & CEO, Wessler Engineering
  • Michael Yost (Mike)
    Executive Director of Marketing, IU Health