Birmingham Heart Ball

Leadership

A Message from Our Chairs
As one of the oldest and most sophisticated social events of the year, the Birmingham Heart Ball lends a voice to heart disease by raising money and awareness for vital community programs, professional education and research that benefits the mission of the American Heart Association, “Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.” This year we are proud to announce Dr. Carol Z. Garrison, President of the University of Alabama at Birmingham as the 2010 Heart Ball Honoree.

The theme of this year’s event is “Abre tu Corazon”, translated from Spanish to Open Your Heart. We sincerely thank all of the corporate sponsors, volunteers and philanthropists who are opening hearts to make the 23rd Heart Ball the best yet.

On behalf of the Heart Guild of Birmingham and Executive Leadership Team, we thank you for your support of the life-saving mission of the American Heart Association. We look forward to celebrating with you at the Heart Ball!

Sincerely,

James McManus
CEO, Energen Corporation
Heart Ball Chair, Executive Leadership Team

Marianne Prime
EVP, BBVA Compass
Heart Ball Chair, Heart Guild of Birmingham

Leadership Team

  • Honoree Dr. Carol Garrison
    President, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Corporate Chairman Mr. James McManus
    Chairman, CEO & President, Energen Corporation
  • Executive Leadership Team:
  • Mr. F. Dixon Brooke, Jr.
    President & Chief Executive Officer, EBSCO Industries
  • Mr. Rob Burton
    President, Hoar Construction Company
  • Mr. Mark Drew
    Managing Partner, Maynard Cooper & Gale, P.C.
  • Mr. Jim Gorrie
    President, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
  • Mr. Beau Grenier
    Managing Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP
  • Mr. Jay Grinney
    President & Chief Executive Officer, HealthSouth Corporation
  • Mr. Randy Haines
    Alabama Corporate Banking Executive & East Regional President, BBVA Compass
  • Mr. Norman Holmes
    Senior Vice President & Chief Corporate Officer, El Paso Corporation
  • Mr. Jim Hughey
    President of Corporate Planning & Administration, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
  • Mr. John D. Johns
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Protective Life Corporation
  • Mr. Jim Kelly
    Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
  • Mr. Fred McCallum
    President, AT&T of Alabama
  • Mr. Charles McCrary
    President & Chief Executive Officer, Alabama Power Company
  • Mr. Phillip McWane
    Chairman, McWane Incorporated
  • Mr. Phillip Pope
    President & Chief Executive Officer, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Mr. Bill Ritter
    Area Executive-North Central Alabama, Regions Bank
  • Mr. Shane Spees
    Chief Executive Officer, Baptist Health System
  • Mr. Stan Starnes
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, ProAssurance Corporation
  • Mr. Lee Styslinger, III
    President & Chief Executive Officer, Altec Incorporated
  • Mr. Charlie Tickle
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Corporation
  • Mr. Lee Thuston
    Managing Partner, Burr & Forman, LLP
  • Mr. Marc Tyson
    President, ReadyMix USA
  • Heart Guild:
  • Ms. Marianne Prime
    2010 Heart Ball Chairman
  • Ms. Dottie Smith
    Heart Ball Co-Chairman, Silent Auction
  • Ms. Janis Hagen
    Heart Ball Co-Chairman, Live Auction
  • Ms. Joanna Burleson
    Heart Ball Co-Chairman, Patron and Corporate Giving
  • Ms. Sherri Pledger
    Heart Guild President