Midwest Transplant Network (MTN), a nationally recognized, top‐performing Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), is seeking an accomplished and mission-driven President and Chief Executive Officer. Headquartered in Westwood, Kansas, MTN serves Kansas and Western Missouri, partnering with more than 200 hospitals to coordinate organ, eye, and tissue donation. As a Tier 1A OPO ranked by CMS, MTN is distinguished by its exceptional performance across a diverse mix of urban and rural communities. The CEO will succeed Jan Finn, who has been a national leader in the OPO space, originally joining MTN in 1990, and has served as CEO since 2017.
Midwest Transplant Network (MTN) is one of 56 federally certified organ procurement organizations in the United States, serving Kansas and the western two‑thirds of Missouri. Since its founding in 1973, MTN has worked in close collaboration with donor families, hospitals, transplant centers, and professional partners to facilitate lifesaving and life‑enhancing organ, eye, and tissue donation. The organization provides comprehensive services across its Donation Service Area (DSA) including organ procurement, surgical tissue and eye recovery, complex laboratory testing including HLA and 24/7 rapid response to hospital referrals from its headquarters in Kansas City and from three regional offices. MTN consistently ranks among the top 10% of OPOs nationwide, reflecting its high standards, exceptional quality, and strong regional partnerships.
This role represents a career-defining opportunity to lead a highly respected organization with a strong national reputation, an extraordinary life-saving mission, and a deeply committed workforce. The next CEO will work closely with a talented and high performing Board and leadership team to chart MTN’s strategic future, advance continuous performance improvement, and strengthen partnerships across the donation and transplant community. They will serve as a persuasive advocate for organ and tissue donation and a compassionate champion for donor families, transplant recipients, and the communities MTN serves. The CEO must also serve as an influential national voice by engaging legislators, regulators, media, and the public to elevate the field of donation and transplantation.
The ideal candidate is an innovative, inspirational healthcare leader with experience in complex, highly regulated environments. They will demonstrate strategic insight, operational excellence, and the executive presence to represent MTN across the region and the national donation and transplantation community. This leader will build on a strong foundation of success, ensuring that MTN continues to honor donor families, serve transplant candidates, and expand the availability of life-saving organs and tissues. They will champion continuous improvement across MTN and the OPO industry. Equally important, this leader will strengthen and sustain MTN’s strong, people-first culture by fostering staff development, engagement, and belonging while reinforcing the accountability and respect that define the organization. They will further elevate transparent communication and visible leadership across high-performing teams in a 24/7 environment. This is also an exceptional personal opportunity to live in the Kansas City region, known for its welcoming communities, vibrant culture, and access to outstanding outdoor recreation.
Interested parties should direct resumes, nominations, and inquiries to Tom Quinn through the office of Trey Wilson via email: [email protected] or apply for this position using the buttons below.