Brian Shankey recently joined the American Heart Association as Executive Director for Northern New England. He will be responsible for overseeing all fundraising activities and volunteer leadership across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Shankey brings two decades of non-profit leadership, volunteer and staff management, and fundraising experience, most recently serving as Executive Director for the Northern New England Chapter of JDRF International with a $1 million campaign responsibility.
Shankey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Psychology from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and a Master’s degree in Business from Cambridge College. He resides in Chester, New Hampshire.
Wes Snyder recently joined the American Heart Association in Vermont as the Development Director. This role will include working with local businesses and volunteers on events such as the Go Red for Women Luncheon and CycleNation to raise funds for lifesaving research, advocacy and education.
Snyder brings nearly five years of experience as Development Manager for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New England Chapter, with prior roles with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the L.A. Galaxy.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management with a minor in Business Administration from Castleton University and a Master's degree in Kinesiology-Sports Management from California State University. He resides in Winooski, Vermont.
For more information on the American Heart Association’s local events and initiatives, visit: Heart.org/Vermont and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@VTHeartAssoc).