Mid-America Transplant
Kevin Lee has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Kevin is currently serving as the President & Chief Executive Officer at Mid-America Transplant, where they previously held positions such as Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, Executive Director of the Foundation, Vice President of External Affairs, Vice President of Organ Operations, and Vice President of Community Engagement.
Before joining Mid-America Transplant, Kevin worked as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at De Smet Jesuit High School and as the Executive Director of Mercy Telehealth Services, Center for Innovative Care and Mercy Foundation at Mercy Health. Kevin also served as the President of Loyola Academy of Saint Louis and held a leadership role at Aquinas Institute of Theology.
Kevin started their career as a teacher, covering various subjects and grade levels at multiple schools.
Kevin Lee completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology & Law Studies at Marquette University from 1993 to 1995. Subsequently, they pursued their Master of Arts degree in Public Administration at Saint Louis University from 2002 to 2004.
Mid-America Transplant
Since 1974, Mid-America Transplant has served as the regional organ and tissue procurement organization for eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and northeast Arkansas, serving 4.7 million people in 84 counties. From our founding goal to assist in the coordination of kidney donations, we have grown to become a multi-faceted organization dedicated to saving lives and enhancing the quality of all donated organs and tissues currently available for transplant. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, Mid-America is one of 56 federally designated organizations of its kind in the United States. Mid-America Transplant's primary service offering is to facilitate and coordinate the organ and tissue donation process. With a mission to save lives through excellence in organ and tissue donation, we have been at the forefront of enhancing the quality of organs and tissue for transplant and a leader in eye bank services. Throughout our history, we have relentlessly pursued our core values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, innovation, integrity, and stewardship to create a positive donation experience for Donor Families, which is at the heart of what matters most to Mid-America Transplant.