Our products, services, and research touch the lives of people locally, nationally, and worldwide. Our leadership team is accountable for the responsible conduct of the business and our long-term success. It also represents the interests of all our stakeholders in ensuring that we maintain our dedication to serving patients and advancing global public health.
Leadership Team
Kathy Geist
Vice President, Regional Operations
Zhan (Johnny) Ye, M.D., Ph.D., FCAP
Medical Director
Jennifer Kaluza
Executive Director, Blood Operations
Jovona Powelson
Executive Director, Laboratory Services
Kendra Reynolds
Director, Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Laboratory Services
Jack Wilson, MLS, ASCP(CM)
Manager, IRL & Genomics
Aaron Gottschalk, Ph.D.
Technical Director, Genomics
Julie Kirkegaard, MT(ASCP)SBB
Technical Manager, IRL
Hospital Services
Jen White
Executive Director, Midwest Biologics, Inventory and Distribution
David Harsh
Manager, Hospital Services
Donor Resources
Bobbie Taylor
Senior Director, Technical Operations
Detra Carmichael
Director, Collections
Gretchen Downey
Director, Donor Recruitment
Jane Bardwell
Manager, Volunteer Services
