About Us The genesis of The Blood & Tissue Center Foundation dates to Valentine’s Day in 1993, when dignitaries gathered for groundbreaking ceremonies of the new South Texas Blood & Tissue Center headquarters on Interstate 10 West. With rapid population growth in South Texas and the center’s expanding mission, the community blood center needed a way to raise money on an ongoing basis. Community leaders began to meet regularly in December 2001, and The Foundation was established in September 2002. The Foundation History 2001 2001 Texas Gov. Rick Perry signs a bill establishing the Texas Cord Blood Bank South Texas Blood & Tissue Center recognizes the need for a fundraising entity to support the blood bank and its mission More Background Past Foundation Chairs Chairman’s Award Recipients Patron Award Recipients Red and White Ball Chairs Learn more about BioBridge Global History Continue Foundation Staff Clay Howell Director, Development BioBridge Global Mary Dial Manager, The Blood & Tissue Center Foundation Adriana Estrada Development Specialist, BioBridge Global Mary Uhlig Executive Director, The Blood & Tissue Center Foundation, and BioBridge Global Community Affairs Contact us today if you would like to learn how to support our lifesaving mission. Contact Us 2021 Board of Directors Chairmen Claire & Patrick Rouse Chairmen Elect Allison De Paoli Immediate Past Chairs Ginny & Art Bennert Treasurer Jeanne Bennett Secretary Mary Brook Vice Chair Fundraising: Lilly & Alan Gretzinger Vice Chair Membership Evita Morin Vice Chair Outreach Morgan Bertram Members at Large Meredith & David Alvarez Jenny Holshouser Elizabeth & Scott McMillian Stephanie Stephens Executive Director Mary Uhlig Board of Directors Dr. Alaina & Brad Adams Rose Marie Banack Louise & Michael Beldon Kristen Schneider Boerger Holli & Greg Brunsman Alethea Bugg Cathy & Frank Burzik Kyra & Carl Bush Beverly Carter Dr. Charles B. Christian, Jr. Helen Coronado Diane Craig Kelli & Mike Cubeta Nicole & CJ Czelusta Valerie & Ron Finch Kim & Dr. Michael Fischer Rich Funke Dr. Kelley & Pat Frost Jackie & Bill Goetz Denise Gross Melodee & J Gruber Beverly Purcell & Dr. Fernando A. Guerra Rhonda Gurinsky Karen Heintz Lorelei Helmke Rebecca Hermanson Teresa Hines Will Holshouser Laurie & Michael Kaplan Dr. Margaret A. Kelley Faisal Khan Mike Kreager Allison & Danny Kustoff Leanne & Ryan Lammert Denise Landon Phil McKinney Ann & Dr. Travis McAlister Emily & Brad McMurray Yona & Dr. Tom McNish Jude Morin Sydney & Gregg Muenster Margie & Sam O’Krent Elaine Palance Loretta Patterson Emily & Rich Reynolds Cindy & David Schneider Erin Nichols Schulz Dawn Schwarz James & Pamela Perez Smothers Elizabeth & Scott Stephens Rose Urbanczyk Dr. Jay Weinberg Adam Wetherell Lisa Willbanks Shannon & Dr. Matt Windrow Judge Genie Wright Dr. Annette Zaharoff Dick Zucker *Emeriti Inspired and ready to support our mission? Find out more about our board members' responsibilities here: LEARN MORE © 2021 BioBridge Global, 6211 IH 10 West San Antonio, Texas 78201 Privacy Policy | Use of Cookies CONTACT US Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm CT Local: (210) 757-9505 | Toll free: (855) 326-5765 PORTALS ACQuire Portal STBTC Customer Portal INFORMATION Certifications Donate Careers