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Our Mission

Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation (CTF) is a non-profit, private foundation whose mission is to support Virginia based transfusion and healthcare initiatives. ​

 

Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation is not a blood center, nor are we affiliated with any blood center. We are a freestanding private foundation dedicated to advancing the art and science of transfusion medicine.

Mission

Our History

History
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1974

Richmond Metropolitan Blood Services (RMBS) was established in January 1974 to collect, process, test, and distribute blood for hospital patients in Richmond, Virginia.  Over the next several years, RMBS’ reach grew to include Charlottesville and other areas outside Richmond, and RMBS changed its name to Virginia Blood Services.

Our Governance

The Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation is governed by its Board of Directors which includes 6 volunteer directors and the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer. Each member is vetted by the Board’s Nominating Committee and appointed by the full Board. Members may serve up to six years (two three-year terms). ​

 

The CTF Board sets policies related to grantmaking, funding priorities and initiatives, investment management, and governance. The Board oversees internal and independent audits.

2024-2025 Board of Directors

Governance
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William Haugh, MHA

Chair

Division President

LifePoint Health

Franklin, TN

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Liz Culler, MD

Secretary

Chief Medical Officer

Blood Assurance

Chattanooga, TN

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Robert Carden, PhD

Director

President & CEO, CTF

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James Daniel

Treasurer

Owner

The Advisory Firm

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Randy Beard, PhD

Director

Department of Economics

Auburn University, AL

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Natalie Case

Director

Blood Bank Technical Manager

HCA Central Virginia

CTF Employees

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Robert Carden, PhD

President and CEO

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Susan Dewberry, MT(ASCP)SBB

Director of Grants Management

Employees
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