Who We Are

ProCure On-Demand was started by two experienced and accomplished cardiothoracic surgeons that saw the challenges of the organ transplantation process first-hand and are creating a better ecosystem at critical stages in the process resulting in better approaches and practices that get more organs to the patients that need them faster and with the best results.

Our Vision

Our vision is to entirely reimagine the organ procurement process and transform it in order to save and improve more lives.

Our Mission

Our mission is to increase the quality and quantity of organs available for transplantation by

  • creating a high-quality, localized, on-demand medical network

  • improving logistics

  • streamlining critical communications

  • advancing our transplant community through on-going education and by ensuring innovative recovery approaches are accessible broadly

Values

Courage to challenge the status quo

ProCure On-Demand believes in order to see transformational change, we need to continually challenge the status quo, ask difficult questions, and create new pathways. Courage is mandatory. Incremental change won’t be enough - bold innovation is necessary to define a better way forward for donors and patients.

Considerate collaboration

Every minute counts during the organ transplant process, so each day brings high-pressure situations that involve many different people, tremendous amounts of data, and complex logistical challenges. In our company, we believe that teamwork is critical to success. But even in the high pressure space where we spend our time, we must work together with all stakeholders with equal parts determination and kindness.

Well-honed adaptability

The market is changing, we are a growing company, and yesterday’s challenge may not look anything like tomorrow’s. At ProCure on Demand we seek out smart, versatile team members. We are flexible in our offerings to customers. We try new things and relentlessly improve upon them to get to the best solution.

Deep respect for people and process

Life-changing and life-saving transplants wouldn’t be possible without organ donors. We have the highest respect for the decision to donate an organ and we are committed to safeguarding everything involved in fulfilling the donor’s choice. We believe our work is more than a job, it is a privilege to be a part of a process that connects one life to another.

Uncompromising quality

Good enough is not good enough. At ProCure on Demand the highest level of performance is required in order to deliver superior quality. We expect our team members to deliver exceptional work - every time - so we can deliver the best results to donors, patients, physicians, OPOs, transplant centers, industry partners and the entire transplant community.

Integrity as our foundation

Integrity is the foundation of who we are and it is the first thing we bring to every internal meeting and external interaction. We do what we promise. We hold ourselves accountable. We are reliable, hardworking and trustworthy.

Management Team

  • Zachary Kon, MD

    FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Zachary N. Kon is a cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in heart and lung transplantation. As the co-founder and CEO of ProCure On-Demand, Dr. Kon manages the strategic vision and overall operations for the organization. He is also affiliated with North Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health. Dr. Kon received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery from the same institution. He completed his fellowship in lung transplantation from Toronto General Hospital.

  • Bartley P. Griffith, M.D

    FOUNDER AND CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

    Dr. Griffith is the co-founder and chief medical officer for ProCure On-Demand. He is a cardiothoracic surgeon and is affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Griffith performed the first successful xenotransplantation of a genetically modified pig heart to a human in 2022. Dr. Griffith received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed a surgery internship and general and cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Health Center Hospitals

  • Gregory J. Bittle, MD

    CHIEF OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES

    Dr. Bittle is a cardiothoracic transplant surgeon specializing in X, Y, Z. He oversees all of ProCure On-Demand’s staff and network surgeons. Any interesting fact or specific specialty. Dr. Bittle received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Residency? Fellowship?

  • Stacey Dash

    CHIEF OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

    Stacey heads up business development for ProCure On-Demand. Her background spans multiple industries and she has experience working within start-ups, mid-sized organizations and Fortune 500 companies. Stacey is focused on quickly understanding client needs, crafting solutions to help solve pressing operational challenges and delivering meaningful results. Stacey holds an MBA from Georgetown University and an BA from Randolph-Macon College.

  • Jane Dunigan

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

    Jane Dunigan manages the broad operational strategy, teams and systems for ProCure On-Demand. She is a highly accomplished strategist and technologist with experience scaling business operations to deliver against market needs, improve productivity and bring the best solutions and services provided by the company. Jane holds a BS in Business Administration from Elon University.

  • Ashley Merkel

    CHIEF OF PERFUSION SERVICES

    Ashley Merkel is a certified clinical perfusionist that joined ProCure to assist in novel organ preservation strategies utilizing machine perfusion. She comes with experience from academic institutions in high-acuity cardiothoracic surgeries and a background in machine perfusion. Ashley received her Bachelors of Science in Genetics from the University of Georgia and her Masters of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion from the Medical University of South Carolina.

  • Kelsey Young

    CHIEF OF COORDINATION SERVICES & ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

    Kelsey Young is a certified procurement transplant coordinator with a formal education in organ donation and transplant. She has a unique skill set in coordination and logistics and is extremely versed in current protocols and best practices. Kelsey’s main focus within ProCure is to inspire and lead a team that provides the most comprehensive level of coordination. Kelsey received her Bachelors of Science in Biology and her Masters of Science in Biomedical Science with an emphasis on Transplantation and Donation Sciences both from the University of Toledo.

Board of Directors

  • Mani Daneshmand, MD

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  • Robert Montgomery, MD

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