Data-Powered Growth for Transplant Centers of All Sizes
ADVANCING TRANSPLANT CARE THROUGH COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION
Who We Are
Buckeye is the nation’s leading provider of end-to-end transplant management solutions. We are dedicated to helping programs increase transplant volume, strengthen clinical operations, and improve transplant outcomes, all while supporting the people who make it happen.
Our team includes experienced professionals from transplant centers, OPOs, and air-medical transport, bringing data-driven insights and proven operational best practices to every case. With 24/7 offer support and a performance-aligned partnership model, we help centers lower costs, reduce administrative burden, and focus on what matters most.
Through our exclusive partnership with Afflo, the leading transplant technology provider, we deliver advanced digital tools and analytics. These tools streamline offer management, simplify complex manual workflows, and transform operations from reactive to proactive. Together, Buckeye and Afflo provide the people, processes, and technology your program needs to grow sustainably.
Buckeye’s Senior Leadership Team
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Jared Ackley
BSPS, MSBS, C-MERN
PRESIDENT
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Mike Couch
MBA
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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Jen Ackley
BA, HDS-C
DIRECTOR, QUALITY
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Sarah Nauert
RN
DIRECTOR, CLINICAL OPERATIONS
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Bridget Busby
RT
DIRECTOR, NEW CLIENT ONBOARDING & EDUCATION
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Kristi Riley
CPTC, MSBS
DATA MANAGER
Your Buckeye Team
Our team includes RNs, RTs, EMTs, STs, CPTCs, and MSBS graduates, supported by Clinical Managers, AOCs, and specialists in Quality, Data, and Logistics. When challenges arise, coordinators can escalate to the leadership team to quickly mobilize additional resources. Our organizational structure allows us to share operational insights and apply best practices in real time, ensure compliance and consistency, and maintain high performance across every partner center.
Supporting Patients Every Step of the Way
At Buckeye, we partner with transplant programs to streamline workflows and improve outcomes across the transplant life cycle, from referral to recovery. By combining integrated technology, experienced teams, and a data-first approach, we help centers make better decisions, capture opportunities, and operate efficiently. The result: stronger programs, higher transplant volumes, and sustainable growth.
Discover How Buckeye Can Support Your Transplant Program
Our experienced team, clinical expertise, and integrated systems are ready to help you manage complex transplant logistics, freeing you up to focus on what matters most.