Blood donors in areas unaffected by Hurricane Milton are asked to donate blood. Please check HERE to find a blood drive or donor center near you.

Blood donors in areas unaffected by Hurricane Milton are asked to donate blood. Please check HERE to find a blood drive or donor center near you

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. Our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family member is in need.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion-related activities.

Our Vision

To be a vital and prominent member of our communities, known for meeting the needs of the entire community, incomparable customer service and unwavering employee excellence.

To develop our communities’ blood supply by increasing blood donations from both new and existing blood donors and optimizing component yields from each donation.

To be an employer of choice by providing a work environment that continually reiterates and reinforces the value of each employee’s role and offers opportunities for employee development and growth.

To be recognized as a provider of the safest and highest quality blood components and services by engaging in unrelenting and continuous improvement in our methods and procedures.

Our Locations

Leadership Team

Kimberly E. Kinsell

President & Chief
Executive Officer

J.D. Pettyjohn

Chief Operating Officer

Daniel R. Galasso

Chief Financial Officer 

Lori Masingil

Vice President of Quality

Chris Lough, M.D.

Vice President of
Medical Services

Krisanne Russell

General Counsel

Board of Directors

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is governed by a volunteer board of directors. This group of dedicated community leaders provides crucial guidance that enables us to fulfill our mission. Local advisory councils from each region elect a representative to the board. Their support and assistance is invaluable to the success of our mission.

  • Jim Kelly Jr., CPA
    Chairman
  • Reeves Byrd, Jr.
    Vice Chairman
  • Robert Thornton, CPA
    Treasurer
  • Ron Spitznagel, EdD
    Secretary
  • Owen Bailey
  • Jeremy Blair
  • Michael Briddell
  • Gary Brooks
  • Dan Bundy
  • Michael Corrigan Jr.
  • Avis Craig
  • Kyle Dorsey, FACHE
  • F. Kayser Enneking, MD
  • Ben Hansert
  • Michael Lukowski, MD
  • Tonya Raines
  • Jeff Rains
  • Michael Reinhardt
  • Jeff Samz
  • Carl Smith
  • Mickey Smith, LFACHE, FACMPE, FHFMA
  • Rick Staab
  • Luke Standeffer
  • Wendi Taylor
  • Jansen Voss, JD