Marco Noontime Rotary Welcomes New Member Barbara Ann Heegan

Barbara Ann Heegan, Director of Business Development for The Arlington of Naples, was recently inducted into Marco Island Noontime Rotary. Barbara Ann stated, “This initiation was the warmest and most inviting initiation I ever experienced. What an exceptional club! I am proud to be a member.” She is transferring from the Rotary Club of Orienta and Port Orange, where she has been a member since 2007, having served as President 2010-2011 as well as District Public Relations Chair. 

Barbara Ann’s service history is impressive having served as Exalted Ruler of the Elks, Chair of Drug Awareness for Port Orange Elks, American Red Cross Disaster Action volunteer, as well as a Soup Kitchen Volunteer. 

A dynamic connector of people, ideas and resources, Barbara Ann brings two decades of proven leadership and community development to her professional role at the Arlington as well as to her volunteer role in Rotary. 

Her career includes serving as President and CEO of three Chambers of Commerce. Her visionary leadership earned accolades including “Chamber of the Year” by the Business Council of New York State and “Non-Profit of the Year” from the Greater Binghamton SCORE Chapter. 

Barbara Ann’s dedication to community resilience was first demonstrated through her work with the American Red Cross in New York City after the September 11 attacks. As a Family Support Specialist, she developed personalized recovery plans for more than 120 families. 

Barbara Ann holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor ‘s degree in Child and Family Studies from the State University of New York at Oneonta. 

Now proud to call Naples home, Barbara Ann is passionate about Alzheimer’s Research and Advocacy, the Arts, and fostering intergenerational community connections. She continues to serve with the Red Cross as a Disaster Action Team Member. 

In her free time, Barbara Ann enjoys playing golf and pickleball, reading, the arts, and spending quality time with her three children- Christina, Sean and Scott and the family dog, Lucy. 

Marco Noontime Rotary welcomes Barbara Ann Heegan! 

For further information on the Rotary Club of Marco Island Noontime, please contact Linda Sandlin at 239-777-9200, linda@marcorealtysource.com.