Allen

Accomplished Laboratory Director and Clinical Laboratory Operations Executive with more than 30 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital, reference, academic, outreach, and consulting environments. Proven success leading CAP, Joint Commission, CLIA, and COLA accredited laboratories, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, implementing quality systems, improving operational performance, and developing high-performing teams. Recognized expert in laboratory automation, workflow optimization, laboratory consolidation, financial management, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning.

Extensive experience working with health systems, reference laboratories, and diagnostic manufacturers including Sysmex, Roche Diagnostics, LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics, and academic medical centers.

Interim Laboratory Director at MIMBRES VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (2026 – Present)

• Prepared laboratory for successful Joint Commission accreditation.
• Corrected proficiency testing deficiencies and implemented sustainable PT processes.
• Established comprehensive QC and QA monitoring systems.
• Reviewed and updated laboratory policies and procedures.
• Mentored supervisory staff for leadership succession.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control Supervisor at PRINCIPLE HEALTH SERVICES (2024)

• Prepared laboratory for successful CAP inspection.
• Developed and implemented Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans.
• Managed proficiency testing compliance and regulatory readiness.
• Improved hematology operations through process improvement initiatives.

Laboratory Manager at NEXT LEVEL URGENT CARE (2021 – 2022)

• Managed laboratory operations and personnel.
• Directed Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology services.
• Managed laboratory budget and capital resources.
• Led laboratory to successful COLA accreditation.
• Oversaw Ortho Vitros 5600, Sysmex XN-Series, and bioMérieux instrumentation.

Director of Business & Operations, Department of Pathology at THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH (1993 – 1995)

• Managed 430 FTEs and an $18.5 million operating budget.
• Reduced operating expenses by $1.5 million through cost analysis initiatives.
• Increased laboratory productivity by 20% while generating $30 million in annual revenue.
• Generated over $5 million in new outreach business.
• Consolidated laboratory operations and redesigned staffing models.
• Successfully completed CAP, JCAHO, and CLIA inspections with no major deficiencies.
• Negotiated managed-care contracts covering more than 150,000 lives.

Senior Laboratory Solutions Consultant at Sysmex America

Business Development Consultant at Roche Diagnostics

Senior Managing Consultant at Total Laboratory Consultants

Director of Laboratory Services at Lakeshore Health Services

Clinical Chemistry Manager at Joint Venture Laboratories

Lead Medical Technologist at HCA Healthcare

Team Lead at LabCorp