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Transplant Administrators Committee

The Transplant Administrators Committee (TAC) considers issues related to the administration of transplant programs and provides input to other committees and the Board of Directors with regard to the potential impact of committee projects, current policies, and other OPTN requirements on transplant program operations.

chair icon Chair
  • Susan Zylicz
  • Houston Methodist Hospital
vicechair icon Vice Chair
  • Jason E Huff
  • Children's Hospital Medical Center
liaison icon Liaison
Members Organization Position End Term Date
Mr. Brian Cruddas Mayo Clinic Hospital Florida At Large 6/30/2026  
Rachel L Detwiler Children's Mercy Hospital At Large 6/30/2024  
Ms. Dorrie A Dils Gift of Life Michigan Region 10 Representative 6/30/2026  
Ms. Katherine Dokus Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center Region 9 Representative 6/30/2026  
Megan E Fairbank Oregon Health and Science University Region 6 Representative 6/30/2024  
Sara E Geatrakas Hackensack University Medical Center Region 2 Representative 6/30/2024  
John R Gutowski University of Colorado Hospital/Health Science Center Region 8 Representative 6/30/2025  
Stephanie A Johnson Children's Hospital Los Angeles At Large 6/30/2024  
Sarah Madgwick Medical University of South Carolina Region 11 Representative 6/30/2025  
Arjun U Naik Division of Transplantation, HHS Ex Officio (non voting) 6/30/2024  
Laura E O'Melia Boston Children's Hospital Region 1 Representative 6/30/2024  
Mr. Luke B Preczewski Jackson Memorial Hospital University of Miami School of Medicine Region 3 Representative 6/30/2026  
Kala Rochelle Division of Transplantation, HHS Ex Officio (non voting) 6/30/2024  
Melinda K Shields Ragan Integris Baptist Medical Center Region 4 Representative 6/30/2026  
Kristin Smith Vanderbilt University Medical Center At Large 6/30/2026  
Mrs. Emily Warren University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Region 7 Representative 6/30/2025  
Mr. Christopher D Wood University of Pittsburgh Medical Center At Large 6/30/2025  
Mr. Charles M Zollinger DonorConnect Region 5 Representative 6/30/2026