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The American Heart Association Announces Middle TN 2018-2019 Board of Directors
Thursday, November 8, 2018


The Middle Tennessee American Heart Association is pleased to announce its 2017-2018 Board of Directors. Vice President of Turner Construction, John Gromos, will serve as chairman and Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute’s Walter Clair, M.D. will serve as president.

“It is an honor and a privilege to work with the American Heart Association by serving as this year’s Board Chair,” said John Gromos, Vice President of Turner Construction. “I look forward to working closely with our talented and committed board members to promote better heart health and help create a healthier Nashville.”

“I am honored to support the mission of the AHA to improve heart disease and stroke awareness and prevention by serving as Middle Tennessee Board President this year,” states Dr. Walter Clair. “Recognizing heart disease and stroke risks, promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting prevention efforts are critical to improving the lives of everyone in our community. I’m looking forward to supporting those efforts here in Middle Tennessee.”

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