Lisa Bell is an Arizona business leader with an award-winning career spanning 20+ years. Before joining the American Heart Association, Lisa has held executive roles with revenue giants Wells Fargo, Qwest and Sprint. Most recently serving as the Regional Executive for a national appliance company, responsible for a $30MM three-state region. Specializing in business development and national strategic alliances, she has been a trailblazer in tradeshow management, forming profitable partnerships nationwide.
Non-profit and charitable works have been the hallmark of Lisa’s professional and personal life. A prolific fundraiser, Lisa continues to lend her expertise in funding causes close to her heart; Arizona Costume Institute/Phoenix Art Museum, Heart Ball/The American Heart Association, Black Philanthropy Initiative, Sojourner Center, Catholic Charities and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Lisa is a native of Hampton, VA and an honors graduate of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. She and her husband, business leader Howard H Bell, make their home in Phoenix with their champion Irish Setter “Whiskey”. The Bells are deeply engaged in their community and philanthropic supporters of the arts.