Our Leadership

Our Leadership Diversified experience, driven by a common goal to save lives through cellular therapy. Contact our team to start building your solution CONTACT US The Be The Match BioTherapies® leadership team brings a diverse skill set, proven track record of success and a wealth of industry knowledge to support companies around the world in developing innovative, lifesaving therapies while leveraging the cell sourcing, cell therapy supply chain, CRO services, and outcomes tracking capabilities of the National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP)/Be The Match® and the CIBMTR® (Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research®). Amy Ronneberg, MBA Chief Executive Officer As CEO of the National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP)/Be The Match® and Be The Match BioTherapies®, Amy Ronneberg, MBA, leads an organization of more than 1,300 professionals and 3,000 volunteers, fighting so all people, irrespective of background, get the cell therapy they need. With more than 20 years as a proven leader in multiple industries, Amy has demonstrated exceptional financial and operational leadership coupled with strategic business acumen. Continue reading Steven Devine, MD Chief Medical Officer, Be The Match BioTherapies Chief Medical Officer, NMDP/Be The Match Associate Scientific Director, CIBMTR Dr. Devine is the Chief Medical Officer for Be The Match BioTherapies. He is responsible for evaluating the science behind cellular therapies and their potential clinical impact, as well helping to determine opportunities to leverage the assets of our organization to partner with cell and gene therapy companies who are bringing therapies to patients. Continue reading Julie Smolich, MBA Senior Vice President, Provider Services Julie Smolich, MBA, is Senior Vice President of Product Delivery and Development for Be The Match BioTherapies. She provides leadership to the cell and gene therapy operations, product development and provider services teams to ensure the delivery of products for clients and health care professionals. Continue reading Chris McClain, MBA Senior Vice President, Sales and Business Development Chris McClain is the Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Be The Match BioTherapies. He leads the sales and business development team, which engages with companies developing innovative, lifesaving therapies that can leverage the cell sourcing, cell therapy supply chain, CRO services, and outcomes tracking capabilities of the NMDP/Be The Match. Continue reading Tim Tripp, MBA, MS Director, Cell and Gene Therapy Operations Tim Tripp is the Director of Cell and Gene Therapy Operations for Be The Match BioTherapies. Tim and his team work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and determine how Be The Match BioTherapies can best support delivery of services based on client specifications. Continue reading David Booth Vice President, Quality and Regulatory Affairs David Booth is the Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs for the Be The Match BioTherapies’ parent organization, NMDP/Be The Match. David Booth and his team work to support the Quality System Audit Program and to provide Quality Assurance and Regulatory guidance for Be The Match BioTherapies. Continue reading Erin Rasch, MS Vice President, Sales and New Business Development Erin Rasch is the Senior Director of Sales and New Business Development for Be The Match BioTherapies. In her role, she assists in the assessment, creation and management of strategic partnerships, alliances and acquisitions, and new business opportunities. Continue reading Gregg Bodnar, PMP Senior Client Engagement Manager, New Business Development Business Lead, Quality System Audit Program Gregg Bodnar, PMP, is the Senior Manager of Client Engagement in New Business Development for Be The Match BioTherapies and the Business Lead for the Quality System Audit Program. He is responsible for overall client satisfaction and retention. Gregg oversees all client proposals and responses to ensure quality and timeliness expectations are met. Continue reading Lacey Anderson Senior Manager, Collection Network Management Lacey Anderson is the Senior Manager of Collection Network Management for Be The Match BioTherapies. Lacey and her team work to develop and manage our collection network for cell and gene therapies in clinical trials, interfacing between our apheresis and collection centers and cell and gene therapy developers. Continue reading Petr Machalik International Collection Network Manager Petr Machalik is the International Collection Network Manager for Be The Match BioTherapies. He manages operations of the international BioTherapies Collection Network with an emphasis on developing and managing complex international relationships, and maintaining an effective and stable network of international collection centers for clients of Be The Match BioTherapies. He provides guidance to centers in the collection and processing of cells that are compliant with country-specific laws and regulations, in addition to international standards and regulatory requirements. Continue reading

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