Tucker Knox joined LifeShare in 2012 as an organ preservationist and tissue recovery technician. In 2017, Tucker was promoted to manager of the department and now leads the preservation and tissue teams. His interest in the human anatomy combined with the positive impact donation can bring inspired him to seek a position in the industry. He has a Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science with a Sports Medicine concentration from Colorado State University. He is a certified transplant preservationist (CTP) and certified tissue banking specialist (CTBS). Out side of work, Tucker enjoys spending time with his wife Cynthia and son TJ, cheering on the Carolina Panthers and halfway finishing DIY projects.

I graduated from Carlow University in 2014 with a BioChemistry degree- during which time I interned for Dr. Cyril Wecht as an autopsy technician. After graduating I began my journey with the Center for Organ Recovery and Education in January 2015 as a member of the Recovery Coordinator department. Cross trained in tissue recovery, ocular recovery, and organ perfusion.

Ryan Cormier began his career in tissue recovery as a tissue recovery technician at Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates in 2012 where he had been in EMS for 2 years when he discovered his passion for organ and tissue donation. He soon moved to Boston where he continued his career in tissue recovery at New England Organ Bank, now New England Donor Services. Ryan moved his family to Michigan where he was chosen to lead the tissue recovery team at Gift of Life Michigan as their new manager in 2015. Ryan holds a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration, a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, leadership certifications, and has been CTBS certified since 2014. In 2020, Ryan became the Director of Tissue Services at Gift of Life Michigan to include the Referral Intake Center, Tissue approachers, and recovery