At Memorial Blood Centers (MBC), our leadership team guides our mission to save lives through excellence, integrity, and community partnership. With a proud history of serving hospitals and patients across Minnesota and Wisconsin, our leaders ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality blood products and services that support the health and well-being of our communities.
Bringing over two decades of experience in healthcare leadership and customer relations, Ms. Geist oversees Operations for New York Blood Center Enterprises, Innovative Blood Resources, and its divisions, Memorial Blood Centers, and Nebraska Community Blood Bank. With a background in managing recruitment efforts, effectively maintaining lean processes, and forging collaborative relationships, her focus is on growing our presence in the community while expanding partnerships with businesses and organizations. She aims to ensure a positive experience for all who sponsor blood drives and donate at blood drives in the community. Kathy previously served as Director of Hospital Services for LifeSource, and held leadership roles with Hu-Friedy and Baxter Healthcare.
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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Engel to our leadership team as Medical Director. His biography is currently in development and will be added shortly.
A member of the organization since 2003, Dr. Janzen is responsible for donor testing, manufacturing, and the organization’s industry-leading Immunohematology Reference Laboratory. Over his tenure, Janzen has overseen the redesign and relocation of the organization’s advanced testing laboratories, the transition to automated testing equipment, and the upgrade of the laboratory information systems. Prior to joining Memorial Blood Centers, he was with the National Marrow Donor Program.
Aaron Kornaus, Manager St. Paul Hospital Services
Julie Nevala, Assistant Manager, Duluth Hospital Services
Nathan Rockenback, Manager St. Paul Hospital Services
Memorial Blood Centers is a division of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe). Learn more about NYBCe’s Senior Leadership Team and its Board of Directors.
