OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Jennifer Muriett, RN, MSN, CPTC
Chief Operating Officer
Jennifer is a dynamic healthcare executive with more than 32 years of experience dedicated to clinical excellence, strategic innovation, and organizational growth within the organ procurement community. Prior to joining Donor Recovery Services as Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer served in executive leadership roles with LifeLink of Florida, Donor Network of Arizona, and most recently Donor Alliance, where she served as COO. Throughout her career, Jennifer has remained deeply committed to advancing organ and tissue donation while supporting operational excellence, quality improvement, workforce development, and patient safety initiatives across the donation and transplantation community.
Jennifer is also a nationally recognized leader within the industry, having served on the OPTN Board of Directors as Secretary, Committee member The Alliance Leadership & Innovation Council, and past Chair of the AOPO Data and Ethics Committees.
Eric Hasse
Vice President of Operations
Eric is an experienced healthcare operations leader with a strong background in organ procurement, critical care, and clinical leadership. Throughout his career, Eric advanced into leadership roles focused on operational and clinical excellence, team development, education, and improving outcomes across complex healthcare environments. He also has experience in supporting multidisciplinary clinical teams while helping lead operational workflow development, policy and procedure implementation, coordinator education initiatives, and quality-focused operational improvements. He played an active role in strengthening hospital and transplant center partnerships, supporting staff development, and helping drive operational consistency across frontline donation operations.
Hattie McWhirt
Director of Administrative Services
Hattie brings over 16 years of experience in healthcare administrative operations, with a proven track record of supporting complex, fast-paced organizations. In her role with Donor Recovery Services, she provides administrative leadership across multiple functional areas, including accounting oversight, human resources coordination, and comprehensive management of DRS and partnership data.
Hattie plays a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency, data integrity, and compliance across the organization. Her attention to detail, organizational expertise, and ability to manage cross-functional processes help ensure accurate reporting, streamlined internal operations, and reliable support for DRS partners. Through her work, Hattie helps create the administrative and data infrastructure that enables DRS to deliver consistent, high-quality service nationwide.
Emily Keys
Director of Partner Operations
Emily developed a firsthand understanding of the impact transplantation and donation have on patients and families while working as a respiratory therapist at a transplant hospital. She transitioned into the OPO world, where she held roles ranging from Family Advocate to leadership positions supporting organizational growth and partner relationships. As Director of Partner Operations, Emily plays a key role in supporting DRS partners, coordinators, onboarding initiatives, communication efforts, and internal organizational development. Her passion for the mission, strong relationship-building skills, and commitment to supporting donor families and transplant partners continue to make a tremendous impact across the organization.
Erin Simons
Team Operations Manager
Erin began her career in healthcare in 1999 as a Respiratory Therapist at The University of Kansas Health System. While working alongside the local Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), and through her personal experience of her stepfather receiving a heart transplant, Erin discovered her passion for organ donation and transplantation. In 2007, she transitioned into the field as an Organ Procurement Coordinator.
Throughout her career in the organ donation industry, Erin has played a key role in improving lung management protocols and increasing lung donation rates, contributing to meaningful clinical and operational advancements. In 2021, she joined Donor Recovery Services as an Organ Recovery Coordinator and AOC, traveling nationwide to support donor recovery efforts. In her current role as Team Operations Manager, Erin oversees day-to-day team operations, supports coordinator performance, and ensures consistent, high-quality coverage for DRS partners.
Lauren Moore
Manager of Organ Imports
Lauren joined DRS in 2022 and previously supported the organization as an Import Coordinator before stepping into her current leadership role in 2024. In this position, Lauren oversees the intake, coordination, and management of imported organ offers in collaboration with OPOs and transplant programs nationwide.
Prior to joining DRS, Lauren spent 11 years working within an OPO setting, where she partnered closely with clinical and surgical teams to support donor management, organ recovery, and organ placement activities. This experience gives her a strong, end-to-end understanding of the clinical and operational coordination required throughout the donation and transplant process. With 16 years of experience in the field, Lauren brings deep institutional knowledge, practical insight, and a hands-on leadership approach to her role.
Lisa Reinsch
Staffing and Administration
Lisa joined Donor Recovery Services in 2025 as a Staffing & Administrative Coordinator, bringing more than 35 years of experience in office administration, customer service, account management, and business operations. In her role, she supports the day-to-day administrative functions of DRS and oversees scheduling coordination.
Throughout her career, Lisa has held supervisory and training positions across a variety of industries, developing a reputation for organization, attention to detail, and building efficient, collaborative teams. Her extensive experience managing complex operations and supporting personnel makes her a valuable resource for both DRS staff and partners.