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
Jenn Adams Chairman, Executive Committee August Bioservices
Kayla Graff Vice Chair, Executive Committee SweetBio
Hunter Rost Treasurer, Executive Committee Resource Label Group
Tom Ballard Executive Committee, Economic Development Chairman PYA
Kelly Mullins Executive Committee, Advocacy Co-Chair Pfizer
John Martin Executive Committee, Advocacy Co-Chair Smith + Nephew
Alejandra Alvarez Director Regional One Health
Audrey Depelteau Director ETSU Innovation Lab
Brian Laden Director Appello Pharmaceuticals
Doug Lawyer Director Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Elizabeth Fox Director St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Emily Ogden Director CSL Behring
Eric Mayer Director New Day Diagnostics
Graham Taylor Director Helix Biotech
Jeff Bedard Director Crown Laboratories
Jennifer Zachry Director Orion Therapeutics
Josh Eckelberry Director Solas Bioventures
Judy Jenkins Director Johnson & Johnson
Julie Lampley Director Epstein Becker Green
Kyle Kamrath Director Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Larry Marnett Director Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Liz Sillay Director HCA Healthcare
Maha Krishnamurthy Director UTRF
Michael Werner Director Holland & Knight
Olaf Shulz Director Epicenter
Rob Readnour Director Mountain Group Partners
Shawn Glinter Director Pendant Biosciences
Tom Womack Director AgLaunch
Chris Locke Ex Officio GMMDC
Lindsey Cox Ex Officio LaunchTN