Life Science Tennessee is a member organization, driven by a robust Board of Directors who steer the organization’s strategic direction. The Board of Directors consists of industry executives from all areas, with representation from Tennessee’s research institutions, entrepreneurs, policy experts, economic development professionals and experienced scientists.
| NAME | PARTICIPATION | ORGANIZATION |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Fitzpatrick | Chairman, Executive Committee | Advanced Catheter Therapies |
| Glenn Perdue | Vice Chairman, Executive Committee | KraftCPAs |
| Kayla Graff | Secretary, Executive Committee | SweetBio |
| Hunter Rost | Treasurer, Executive Committee | Waller |
| Tom Ballard | Executive Committee, Economic Development Chairman | PYA |
| Kyle Kamrath | Executive Committee, Advocacy Chairman | Vertex Pharmaceuticals |
| Rebecca Kaufman | Executive Committee, Agricultural Technology Chairman | AgLaunch Initiative |
| Jenn Adams | Director | August Bioservices |
| Shawn Glinter | Director | Pendant Biosciences |
| Meryl Harris | Director | TN Dept. of Economic & Community Development |
| Dean Hughes | Director | Smith & Nephew |
| Brian Laden | Director | Appello Pharmaceuticals |
| Julie Lampley | Director | Epstein Becker Green |
| Dr. Richard Magid | Director | University of Tennessee Research Foundation |
| Dr. Larry Marnett | Director | Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| Eric Mayer | Director | EDP Biotech |
| Jessica Monroe | Director | Johnson & Johnson |
| Rob Readnour | Director | Mountain Group Partners |
| Jessica Taveau | Director | Epicenter Memphis |
| Sara Thatcher | Director | Medtronic |
| Dr. Stephen White | Director | St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital |