Christine Hayes

The Central California Blood Center (CCBC) announced Christine Hayes as its new president and CEO on Tuesday. 

Hayes has more than 30 years of experience in the blood banking industry, including 22 years in various leadership roles at the Iowa-based  LifeServe Blood Center, one of the nation’s largest community-based blood centers. Hayes graduated from Iowa State.

“I am honored to join the Central California Blood Center and work alongside such a dedicated team committed to providing a safe and reliable blood supply,” Hayes said in a news release. 

In her time as chief operating officer at LifeServe, Hayes managed a $50 million nonprofit and oversaw operations that supported more than 190 hospitals across multiple states. She also helped establish LifeServe as a leading provider of convalescent plasma during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Hayes has served on numerous industry boards and committees, including the National Blood Collaborative, America’s Blood Centers and the Association of Donor Recruitment Professionals (ADRP), where she was a past president.

“As CCBC enters this new chapter under Christine’s leadership, the organization remains committed to supporting the Central Valley’s healthcare systems with lifesaving blood products and ensuring donor experiences are welcoming and impactful,” the release states. 

Hayes shared her excitement for the new position.

“I look forward to building on the Central California Blood Center’s legacy of service and innovation, engaging with our community partners, and ensuring that every donation contributes to saving lives across our region,” she said. 

Hayes takes over for Christopher Staub, who served as CCBC’s CEO for over seven years.