Margie Boraz will retire as AABB’s director of business development effective Feb. 21 following a distinguished 30-year career in sales and business development. She leaves behind a legacy of leadership, strategic growth and strong industry partnerships.
Boraz began her career in business development in 1994, promoting employee assistance programs (EAP) and human resource management consulting services to hospitals, corporations, and school districts in Missouri and Illinois. She also held key sales and business development positions at Provident Counseling before joining the blood banking community in 2001, accepting a regional recruitment position at the American Red Cross. In 2007, she became the national sales manager for MacoPharma, where she led the sales team for 10 years.
Since joining AABB in 2018, Boraz has worked closely with members and clients in transfusion medicine and biotherapies to strengthen relationships and expand AABB’s reach. Most notably, she played a pivotal role in growing and establishing
AABB’s Corporate Partner Program into the flagship offering it is today.
"AABB's corporate partners are essential in advancing the field of blood and biotherapies, and Margie has been instrumental in strengthening these relationships," said AABB CEO Debra BenAvram. "Her leadership has made a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful for her dedication and contributions."
As AABB prepares for this transition, the Association is pleased to announce that Barb Pumphrey will step into the role of director of business development, effective Feb. 24. Pumphrey brings extensive experience in sales, strategic partnerships and business development, with a strong record of driving growth and fostering meaningful industry relationships.
In her new role, Pumphrey will focus on strengthening AABB’s corporate relationships, enhancing member engagement and expanding the reach of AABB’s programs and services. With a commitment to advancing AABB’s mission and building upon the strong foundation established by Boraz, Pumphrey is well positioned to continue driving success in business development and corporate partnerships.
