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MTN’s Finn and Shambles Receive AOPO Honors
At the Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) in June, two Midwest Transplant Network (MTN) executives achieved new levels in their careers. Jan Finn, RN, MSN, President and Chief Executive Officer, received the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award, and Terry Shambles, FACHE, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, was elected as Secretary/Treasurer of AOPO’s 2024-2025 Board of Directors.
Lifetime Achievement Award
AOPO presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to individuals who have made significant, enduring contributions to the organ procurement community and support AOPO’s mission to save and heal lives through organ, eye and tissue donation.
Finn was a registered nurse in Joplin, Missouri, in a critical care environment. She joined MTN in 1990. In her 34 years as a leader in the OPO community, she has increased organ donation through commitment to collaboration, data-driven strategies and continuous improvement.
“It doesn’t matter if you’ve done this for 34 years or three or four, when you see a donor family and recipients, we know that this work is incredibly important. I’m very proud to be part of this work,” said Finn.
“Jan’s visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to AOPO and the OPO community have left an indelible mark. Her willingness to make difficult decisions and lead during turbulent times have strengthened both AOPO and the entire donation and transplantation system. She is truly deserving of this Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Steve Miller, CEO, AOPO.
AOPO 2024-2025 Board Leadership
AOPO announced Shambles, FACHE, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, as Secretary/ Treasurer of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors.
“I am honored to serve as the AOPO Secretary/Treasurer and work together with the dedicated professionals focused on saving and improving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation,” said Shambles.
“It’s a significant achievement to serve on the AOPO Board of Directors. I know the dedication and professionalism that Terry brings to Midwest Transplant Network as a leader, and I’m confident he’ll do the same for AOPO,” said Finn.
Shambles has more than 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles in hospitals and organ procurement organizations. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Oklahoma and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
