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
Kendra Reynolds
Director, Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Laboratory Services
Jovona Powelson
Senior Director, Technical 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
Laura Horton
Manager of Hospital Relations
Donor Resources
Jennifer Kaluza
Executive Director, Blood Operations for CBCKC
Jane Bardwell
Volunteer Services Manager
Kathy Boldt
Director, Associate Director of Collections
Anthony Zima
Director, Associate Director of Collections
Bobbie Taylor
Senior Director, Technical Operations
