Westwood, Kan. (Aug. 5, 2026) – Midwest Transplant Network is pleased to announce Nancy Harper, PMP, MBA as the new Chief Administrative Officer, effective Aug. 3. She is responsible for leading administrative functions to ensure a strong foundation for teams across the organization, as well as leading multiple departments – Quality, Information Technology/Security Management, Aviation, Strategic Development/Process Improvement, Business Intelligence and Regulatory Compliance.
Harper joined Midwest Transplant Network in July 2022 as Senior Director, Information Technology Services. In that role, she collaborated with leaders to develop, implement and operate key information systems, ensured compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and led strategy for cybersecurity. She serves on the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network’s (OPTN) Network Operations Oversight Committee.
“Nancy is an excellent leader. This is a well-deserved promotion and a continued opportunity to make an impact at Midwest Transplant Network,” said Lori Markham, RN, MSN, CCRN, CPTC, President and Chief Executive Officer.
“Nancy consistently demonstrates thoughtful leadership and collaboration. She is committed to supporting our teams, and most importantly, she has the trust and respect of staff throughout the organization.
“I’m happy that we’ll work together as we both take on new leadership roles at MTN,” said Markham.
Harper has held management and leadership roles in business, healthcare and public health throughout her career. Her strengths are in building and guiding high-performing teams, strategic development, customer service management and financial operations.
“I’m looking forward to working more closely with our executive leaders in support of our mission and our staff. Our staff who do the work every day are the heart of Midwest Transplant Network,” said Harper.
“I am motivated by helping people grow in their careers,” she said. “It’s extremely rewarding when someone wants to make a difference. You see them gain confidence and knowledge, and they transform. You can see the change in their face, posture and communication.”
What is the most important lesson learned in her working life?
“You can learn something from everyone you cross paths with. Everyone has something to offer. All you have to do is be curious, respectful, listen, hear and be willing to give in return. It’s made me a better person,” said Harper.
Working in organ, eye and tissue donation influences perspective.
“Donation is such a wonderful gift. I have great respect for our donor hero families. Everyone at Midwest Transplant Network – no matter their role – truly helps save lives every day,” she said.
Nancy and her husband, Fred, love to travel together. Their adventures have taken them deep sea fishing in Mexico, exploring in Antelope Canyon and Sedona in Arizona, and making memories in Hawaii, Virginia, North Carolina and Alaska. Across the globe, they’ve been to Thailand, Germany and France.
“It’s all about the experience!”
Her favorite place in Kansas City is the National WWI Museum and Memorial. “What a humbling experience to gain an understanding of what people went through.”
Harper earned an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Bloch School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Park University. She is a Certified Project Management Professional, a Certified Revenue Cycle Representative and a Six Sigma Green Belt.
About Midwest Transplant Network
Incorporated in 1973, Midwest Transplant Network facilitates organ, eye and tissue donation in partnership with hospitals and other professional partners. MTN serves the state of Kansas and western two-thirds of Missouri; its central office is in Westwood, Kansas, and satellite offices are in Wichita, Kansas, and Columbia and Joplin, Missouri. MTN commemorated 50 years of service in 2023.
Midwest Transplant Network had 13 organ donors in 1972. In 2025, Midwest Transplant Network recovered 1,080 organs from 371 donor heroes and recovered eyes and tissue from 1,682 donor heroes. The growth reflects the thoughtfulness of people in Kansas and western Missouri, the strong support from hospital and community partners, and a commitment to continual improvement to save more lives.