Heartbeat International SAVES LIVES

	Dr. Benedict Maniscalco has been in the private practice of medicine, specializing in cardiovascular diseases since 1976. He is proud to serve the key leadership position as the Chairman and CEO of Heartbeat International. Dr. Maniscalco continues his practice of preventive and consultative cardiology, in addition to serving as medical advisor to multiple companies involved in medically related business. He is regarded as an opinion leader, innovator, and educator in cardiovascular medicine. He has served the American College of Cardiology at the local, state, and national level in leadership roles which have directly influenced health care policy. Dr. Maniscalco is a graduate of Duke University School of Medicine and obtained his post graduate training in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease at Emory University affiliated hospitals. After leaving a faculty position at the University of South Florida School of Medicine, he founded the St. Joseph’s Heart Institution in Tampa, FL. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Heart Association and a fellow of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Physicians, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the Society for Cardiac Angioplasty.

	Albert Salem is a Board Certified Business Law attorney who has practiced law in Florida since 1963 and has proudly served in his current executive role of Vice Chairman and an Executive Officer of Heartbeat International Foundation, Inc. since 2002. Albert brings a trusted and much needed legal perspective to the Heartbeat International Executive Committee. Critical to the domestic and international business interests of Heartbeat International Foundation, Inc., Albert’s expertise is a vital component to ensuring that all legal interests of Heartbeat are properly represented. Leveraging Albert’s diverse background, starting with his early military career in the United States Air Force to his extensive background in Law and Real Estate lending, he brings a broad knowledge base to Heartbeat and continues to play a vital role in the continuance of the organization’s mission. Albert is currently the Executive Chairman and CEO of First Commercial Bank of Tampa Bay, a 20 year old community bank he helped found in 1989. Albert attended Georgetown University and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., where he earned his Bachelor's and Juris Doctor Degrees. Albert resides with his family in Tampa, Florida and is proud to be a resident of the Tampa Bay community for over 40 years.
	Basha has been involved in one of the first Pacemaker Banks which was established in Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) in 1985. Basha was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of Heartbeat International in 2006 with responsibilities for the Caribbean, and as Heartbeat International Treasurer in 2007. In 2008, at the request of Board of Directors, Basha established and is operating a Regional Distribution Centre of Heartbeat International in T&T. He is also exploring the possibilities of establishing a Caribbean Pacemaker Bank. Privately, Basha is a trained Management Accountant. He is the Governing Director of BSM Family Company Limited; Director of Caribbean Housing Limited and Westmoorings Limited, all T&T Corporations. He specializes in Private Real Estate Development with some forty (40) years experience in the Industry. Basha is a member and past President of the Rotary Club of St. Augustine; and a member of the Cadre of Technical Advisors and registered Volunteer of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
	Ash brings a strong International business background acting as Regional Director, Eastern Hemisphere for Heartbeat International. His vast experience in International operations comes from his prior experience of being the founder and owner of a successful textile company, consisting of manufacturing plants located in 6 Countries in Far East and Indian Subcontinent. Ash also own and operates call centers throughout the Indian Subcontinent and Caribbean. In addition, Ash has operated an International consulting company aiding major corporations in establishing relationships in numerous countries worldwide. He has also had the privilege of participating with being nominated for key leadership positions on several US and Caribbean companies related to the travel & telecom industries. Currently, in addition to the current Board nominated position with Heartbeat International, Ash is proud to also serve on the Board of Sky Express International Airlines. Ash is a graduate of Georgia State University with a Business degree. He resides in Atlanta, GA.
	Arthur Noriega is an international senior level executive with extensive background holding key leadership and executive positions with a diverse group of interests. Serving as Regional Director, Western Hemisphere, for Heartbeat International, Arthur’s high degree of international business acumen has been levered and benefited Heartbeat in many aspects. With a strong background and key relationships in pharmaceutical, international distribution operations, health care and engineering management, Arthur’s business insight allows Heartbeat to have a strong voice for best practices for Heartbeat’s International presence. Art is looked upon for his expert consultation in all matters as it relates to international business, worldwide marketing & sales and distribution operations. Art has served on Board of directors and Five Member Executive Committee. Art is a graduate of University of Tampa and obtained his post graduate degree at the University of Mississippi. Art resides in with his family in Anna Maria, FL.
	Blake brings a key perspective in the world of cardiac developments to the leadership team of Heartbeat International. Founder and principal of the Pacemaker Club, an online community for pacemaker recipients around the world providing moral support and information in the diagnosis and management of cardiac arrhythmia, Blake’s personal story delivers a much needed insider’s perspective. As a child Blake had two open heart surgeries and received his first pacemaker implant at age nine. Blake provides the insight and perspective from the end users point of view which is invaluable to leadership dialogue of Heartbeat International. Blake is a true champion for all matters as it relates to cardiac arrhythmia developments. Blake is a graduate of University of New Brunswick with a degree in Business Administration. Blake resides in New Brunswick, Canada.
	Sandra is an Advanced Practice Nurse, currently working in private practice in cardiology with Dr. Benedict Maniscalco. She is a Fellow of the American Heart Association, Fellow of the National Lipid Association, has served two terms as the Chair for Development Committee for the AHA Council on Cardiovascular Nursing, Chair for the Strategic Development Committee and Board of Directors for Heartbeat International, and Southeast Lipid Association. She also served on the Board for Florida Lipid Foundation. She Chaired the Host City Reception Committee for the AHA, is President of the Central FL Chapter Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA). She was also recently nominated as the 2008 Nurse of the Year given by the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce. She also is a Clinical Lipid Specialist. With 25 years of experience, she brings considerable knowledge to the several CE programs, training sessions, and abstract/poster presentations in which she has participated. Ms. Kreul has extensive training in advance lipids, cardiology, hypertension, coronary calcium scoring, EKG, critical care, and respiratory therapy. Most recently, she became board certified as Clinical Lipid Specialist She is also co-author for article published in Circulation March 2004, “Initial Low Density-Lipoprotein Response to Statin Therapy Predicts Subsequent Low Density-Lipoprotein Response to the Addition of Ezetimibe.” Sandra graduated with a BSN from Florida International University in Davie, Florida, and went on to earn her MSN and ARNP from Florida International University in North Miami Beach, Florida. Sandra is a member of the American Heart Association, FLF, SELA, PCNA, FNA, AANP, NLA and ANA. Sandra resides in Valrico, FL.

	Benedict S. Maniscalco, MD Chairman & CEO USA
	Wil Mick, MBA President & COO USA
	Albert M. Salem, Jr., JD Vice-Chairman USA

	Federico G. Alfaro, MD Regional Director Guatemala
	Roy Asbury, Jr. Director Emeritus USA
	Andres A. Baffigo Director Venezuela
	Herbert G. Brown Honorary Director USA
	Ramon P. Cumagun Director Emeritus Philippines
	Frank Devlyn Honorary Director Mexico
	Gerald L. Fletcher, MD Medical Director of Education USA
	Wilson Greatbatch Director Emeritus USA
	Ashraf “Ash” Hasnain Regional Director, Eastern Hemisphere USA
	Blake Hunter Director Canada
	Nestor Jaramillo, Jr. Director USA
	Sandra Kreul, ARNP, FAHA Director USA
	Paul A. Levine, MD, FHRS, FACC Director USA
	Gabriel Ramos-Lopez, MD Director Mexico
	Joseph H. McCullough Director USA
	Rahul Mehra, Ph.D. Director USA
	Basha G. Mohammed Treasurer/Director of Caribbean Basin Republic of Trinidad
	Harry G. Mond, MBBS, MD, FRACP, FCSANZ, FACC, DDU Director Australia
	Arthur Noriega, IV Regional Director, Western Hemisphere USA
	Wit Ostrenko Director USA
	Nancy L. Stephenson, BSN Director USA
	Robert C. Wetenhall Honorary Director USA
	Jorge Gonzalez- Zuelgaray, MD Director Argentina