Dr. Andrew Weyrich joined OMRF as President in 2022. A former vice president of research for the University of Utah, Dr. Weyrich’s research specialized in hematology. Dr. Weyrich also served as professor of internal medicine, held a chair position at the university and is internationally recognized as an internationally recognized leader in blood clotting.

OMRF’s chief legal officer, Adam Cohen devotes a significant portion of his time to strategic initiatives and serves as counsel on business transactions, manages litigation matters, and ensures that OMRF complies with laws and regulations in areas ranging from intellectual property to human subjects research. He maintains direct responsibility for safety, regulatory committees, technology ventures, insurance, comparative medicine and public affairs.

Lisa Day joined OMRF in 2001 to spearhead the foundation’s government relations. She serves as OMRF’s liaison to federal, state and local government officials and keeps the foundation’s leadership current on relevant legislation. Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and municipal management from the University of Central Oklahoma. Prior to joining OMRF, she spent a decade at the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

A human resources professional with more than 20 years of experience in the field, Courtney Stevens Greenwood joined OMRF in 2003 and was promoted to vice president in 2013. She oversees the HR team and specializes in talent recruitment and retention, employee relations, change management, organizational development, compensation, employment law, equal opportunity employment, and total rewards.

A CPA with more than 20 years of experience in financial management and the nonprofit accounting sector, Tim Hassen became OMRF’s vice president and chief financial officer in 2004. He oversees administrative areas including accounting, biomedical repair, facilities, housekeeping, information technology and purchasing. 

As OMRF’s chief medical officer, Dr. Judith James oversees all clinical activities at the foundation, which treats and conducts clinical research involving thousands of patients suffering from lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases. A board-certified rheumatologist and internationally acclaimed researcher, she is best known for her work in the prediction and prevention of the autoimmune disease lupus. 

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As OMRF’s vice president of research, Dr. Courtney Griffin serves as the foundation’s chief scientific officer. She joined OMRF in 2008 and holds the Scott Zarrow Chair in Biomedical Research.

In her lab in OMRF’s Cardiovascular Biology Research Program, Dr. Griffin studies the genes that impact blood and lymphatic vessels. Her team focuses on ways to halt disease progression by restricting excess vessel development while protecting healthy vessels.

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Penny Voss is OMRF’s chief development officer and brings more than 35 years of experience in fundraising to the foundation. She oversees all fundraising activity, including OMRF’s year-end campaign and various targeted campaigns throughout the year, annual 241 benefit, planned giving, Loyal Donors recognition, and the Teen Leaders program. She is also responsible for the Gift Management team, ensuring timely processing and acknowledging the thousands of gifts OMRF receives each year.