JACKSON, TENNESSEE – LIFELINE Blood Services announced today that president and CEO John B. Miller has been elected president of America’s Blood Centers (ABC) Board of Directors for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
According to a press release from Caitlin Roach – LIFELINE marketing manager – Mr. Miller holds a Master of Business Administration degree and served on the board of directors of IT Synergistics (ITSY) and the Tennessee Association of Blood Banks (TABB) in addition to the ABC Board, where he has served since 2019. He began his career in blood banking by accepting a summer job delivering blood throughout the eastern part of Texas — something that has turned into a now 27- year career in blood banking.
Founded in 1962, America’s Blood Centers is the national organization bringing together community-based, independent blood centers. ABC’s member organizations operate more than 600 blood collection sites providing close to 60 percent of the U.S. and a quarter of the Canadian blood supply. These blood centers serve more than 150 million people and provide blood products and services to more than 3,500 hospitals and healthcare facilities across North America. All ABC U.S. members are licensed and regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
“It is an honor to be asked to serve in this capacity,” said Mr. Miller. “ABC has been a staple in my education and understanding of our industry throughout my career. I have consistently turned to ABC to better understand what is changing and how our industry is evolving. Due to ABC’s boisterous presence on Capitol Hill, our government better understands the needs of community blood centers and how they [as elected officials] can better help our industry. It is a privilege to be a part of such an important mission.”
America’s Blood Centers provides representation and advocacy on behalf of its member blood centers, ensuring their voices are heard in the development of national health policy and before decisionmakers in federal agencies and the U.S. Congress. ABC also provides its members with a wide variety of resources and programs, including scientific, medical, technical, quality, and regulatory expertise. Additionally, members receive access to education and networking workshops, publications, sharing of best practices, and benchmarking reports. ABC has been recognized by the U.S. Congress for its critical work in patient care and disaster preparedness and response.
As ABC President, Mr. Miller hopes that “we can continue to communicate our needs to regulators and legislators and provide all community blood centers the opportunities to grow and prosper while performing our lifesaving missions…We have a more influential and stronger presence when we speak with a united voice.”
Mr. Miller is also pleased to represent Jackson, Tennessee and LIFELINE Blood Services at the national blood banking level. “I have come to love the beauty of Jackson, TN more than any other place I have lived,” he said. “I am excited to lead America’s Blood Centers from here for the next two years.”
(PHOTO: John Miller)
