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Board of Directors

Stewards of Trust.
Champions of Mission.

Lifebanc’s Board of Directors provides guidance, oversight, and strategic support for the organization’s mission to save and heal lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation. As a nonprofit serving Northeast Ohio, Lifebanc depends on strong governance to ensure that its work remains mission-focused, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the community. The Board of Directors plays a vital role in helping the organization move forward with integrity and purpose.

The board helps shape long-term direction while supporting Lifebanc’s commitment to service, education, clinical excellence, and donor family care. Board members bring valuable perspectives from healthcare, business, law, community leadership, and nonprofit governance. Their collective experience strengthens the organization’s ability to make informed decisions, build partnerships, and maintain strong stewardship of its resources.

Governance matters deeply in a mission like Lifebanc’s. Organ, eye, and tissue donation involve public trust, medical coordination, and emotional family experiences. The Board of Directors helps ensure that policies, priorities, and oversight are aligned with the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and organizational responsibility. Their guidance supports the leadership team and helps reinforce a culture of accountability throughout the organization.

Board members also serve as ambassadors for the mission. By advocating for donation awareness and supporting community engagement, they help extend Lifebanc’s reach beyond its internal operations. Their involvement can strengthen relationships, elevate visibility, and help encourage broader understanding of the importance of donor registration and support for donation programs.

Lifebanc’s Board of Directors is part of the larger effort to save lives, honor donors, support families, and strengthen communities through donation. Their leadership behind the scenes helps ensure that the organization can continue making a meaningful difference for the people and patients who depend on this mission every day.

2026 Board Leadership

Don Corpora

President
Retired, Cleveland Clinic - Chief of HR Services

Sarah Vura

Board Vice-President
The Vura Group LLC – Consultant

Colleen Murnane

Secretary
Frantz Ward LLP – Partner

Alan Papa

Treasurer
Retired, University Hospitals East Market – COO


 

Directors

Cheryl Bailey

Northern Trust - VP & Private Banking Advisor

Dr. Beverly Bokovitz

Shriners Children's - Chief Nursing Officer

Margarita Diaz

MetroHealth - Director, Culture Engagement

Chris Shay-Downer

UH Transplant Institute - Interim Administrative Director

Dan Karchmer

Cleveland Clinic - Executive Director, Transplant Center

Mariann Pacak

Retired, Mercy Health Youngstown

Dr. David Peter

The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic - Chief Medical Officer

Matthew Schwabauer

GE Healthcare - Imaging General Manager

Kelly Skeat

Restorix Health - General Counsel

Jacques O. Smith, Sr.

Cuyahoga Community College - Program Mgr & Adjunct Faculty

Jennifer Strazzella

Goodyear Tire & Rubber - Sr Legal Counsel, Real Estate & Finance

Jim Will

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP – Partner
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