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.
Life Science Tennessee Board Executive Committee
Life Science Tennessee Board Executive Committee
Alejandra Alvarez, Regional One Health
Jeff Bedard, Crown Laboratories
Audrey Depelteau, ETSU Innovation Lab
Josh Eckelberry, Solas Bioventures
Hemant Gupta, Epstein Becker Green
Judy Jenkins, Johnson & Johnson
Lisa Jordan, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Maha Krishnamurthy, UTRF
Eric Mayer, New Day Diagnostics
Emily Ogden, CSL Behring
Chris Rowe, Vanderbilt University
Olaf Shulz, Epicenter
Liz Sillay, August Bioservices
Graham Taylor, Helix Biotech
John Turner, Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Tom Womack, AgLaunch
Jennifer Zachry, Orion Therapeutics
Advisory Members
Shawn Glinter, Pendant Biosciences
Kyle Kamrath, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Brian Laden, Apello Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Larry Marnett, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Rob Readnour, Mountain Group Partners
Hunter Rost, Resource Label Group
Ex Officio Members
Chris Locke, Greater Memphis Medical Device Council
Lindsey Cox, LaunchTN
Meet Our Team
