Dr. Kevin M. Harris
Dr. Kevin Harris has been a cardiologist at the Minneapolis Heart Institute
(MHI) since 1998. Prior to that, he served on the faculty at Washington
University in St. Louis, as an Assistant Professor of Medicine, where he
performed clinical research and taught students, residents, and fellows.
Dr. Harris is interested in all areas of cardiology, but has a special
interest in echocardiography, valvular heart disease and hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy. He is also very interested in education, and directs the
cardiology training program at MHI. This gives him the opportunity to serve as a
member of the University of Minnesota Fellowship Committee and clinical faculty.
In 2001, the cardiology fellows awarded Dr. Harris the MHI Teacher of the Year
Award.
About the Minneapolis Heart Institute, Dr. Harris says that the organization
is "unique in allowing sub-specialization within the group and in valuing the
inclusion of research and teaching. My interest in clinical research and the
teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students keeps me up-to-date on the
latest developments in this ever-changing field."
Dr. Harris' interest in teaching and clinical research leads naturally to his
involvement with the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, according to
Foundation president, Dr. Ford Bell. "We are fortunate to have Kevin on the
Foundation's board of directors," says Dr. Bell, "as he is 100% committed to our
missions of advancing knowledge through research, and of preventing heart
disease through innovative education programs. He has been a dedicated supporter
of the work of the Foundation since he joined the Minneapolis Heart Institute,
and we are very grateful for his strong advocacy."
Dr. Harris serves on the Foundation's Research and Communication
Committees.
Stuart Nolan
Stu Nolan, founder and chairman of Stuart Companies, has been on the
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation's board since 1999 and has just started
his second three-year term. A heart patient, Stu is grateful for the care that
he has received from the physicians of the Minneapolis Heart Institute, and he
was anxious to find a way to help others who suffer from heart disease. "When I
was cared for by physicians from the Institute in 1986, I was impressed by the
quality of care as well as their dedication and professionalism. That experience
caused me to learn about the Foundation. I welcomed the opportunity to become
involved."
Stu has been a generous donor to the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
for the past 15 years. Foundation vice president of development, Blaine
Thrasher, notes that Stu has made generous contributions to the Foundation's
endowments, and to the current heart hospital campaign. "In addition," says
Blaine, "Stu has been a regular sponsor of our annual fall fundraising
dinner."
Stu serves on the Foundation's Executive and Investment Committees, where his
financial background has been very helpful. Says Foundation president, Dr. Ford
Bell, "Stu is an extremely committed board member, and his insights have been
very important to us, especially on the Executive Committee. He knows how to get
right to the heart of an issue, and he always asks the right questions. Stu
keeps us on our toes, which is what a good board member is supposed to do. We
are very grateful for everything that he has done, and continues to do, for the
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation." Stu has a Bachelor of Business
Administration degree from the University of Minnesota, and is both a CPA and a
Certified Property Manager. He serves on the boards of several local and
national real estate organizations and charitable organizations. Stu and his
wife Pam have three children.
