Heart of Hampton Roads Leadership

Building on a century of lifesaving progress in cardiovascular disease and stroke, the American Heart Association has centered a new vision for its next 100 years: Advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

To achieve this vision by 2028, the American Heart Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach people where they are.

Every person means working with every community and that is why our Executive Leadership is so important. The Heart of Hampton Roads Campaign is a catalyst for this work.

2026 Heart of Hampton Roads Chair

Shannon Pierce
President & CEO
Virginia Natural Gas

Legacy Chair

Cathie Vick

Executive Leadership Team

Valerie James
Mark Turner Construction

Emily MacCartney
Virginia Natural Gas

Amy Mallett
Virginia Natural Gas

Jennifer Montague
Columbia Gas of Virginia

Melissa Rollins
Surry County

Donna Runyan
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare

Irving Smith
ADP