Who We Are

• Phil also serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor of Research and Business Development for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the Executive Director of CTN2, a statewide clinical trials network established by the University of Tennessee Research Foundation.
• Prior to joining TriMetis he was the President of SCRI Global Services at Sarah Cannon Research Institute and Director of Life Sciences Product Management and Strategy at Oracle Corporation.
• Phil previously served as Vice President of Life Sciences at Memphis Bioworks Foundation.

Phil has a bachelor’s degree from Washington & Jefferson College with majors in Accounting and English. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Tennessee (inactive).

Phil and his wife, Rebecca, have 3 children; Anthony, Grace, and Lucas. When not a work, he can be found at a track or swim meet watching them compete.

• Jon has served in academia and senior roles in the industry with University of Michigan, UCLA, Genelogic, Rosetta Inpharmatics, Asterand, and AdeptBio.
• While at Asterand Jon developed a successful Biobank that generated significant revenue for the company.
• Jon holds several certifications from the University of Michigan for Lean and Six Sigma and is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Jon is listed on several publications and is the co-inventor and patent holder of several products.

Jon can be found in the TriMetis lab setting up biospecimen kits, consulting on collections and lab testing, or more likely balloon twisting—one of his many hobbies!

• Leif has served in senior roles in several start-up life science companies in research biospecimen procurement, diagnostics, and M&A transactions, including the companies Digilab LLC, BioVisioN, GmbH, and Genomic Solutions, LLC.
• He is the inventor of and holds several patents in peptide research tools and renal insufficiency diagnostics.
• He continues to give back to the community through various charities by donating his time and expertise.
• He is currently a member of the Board of Visitors of the Kiski School, Director of Mumon Karate, and President of Rye Soccer Association.

Leif can be found helping clients further their research, meeting with our ever-growing team, or on the soccer field coaching!

• Dr. Pfiefer has a long-standing interest in digital pathology and telepathology, specifically on the approaches and clinical settings in which the techniques provide independent information that increases diagnostic accuracy, can be used to guide therapy, or can increase operational efficiency. In support of these goals, Dr. Pfeifer led development of the WUPax software tool now in routine clinical use nationally to support primary histopathology diagnosis via telepathology and related workflows.
• Dr. Pfiefer's other main interests are centered on the role of molecular genetic testing in the analysis of tissue specimens, both for diagnosis and to guide therapy. Dr. Pfeifer helped lead the development of Genomics and Pathology Services at Washington University in St. Louis, a clinical NGS laboratory designed to support patient care, clinical trials, and translational research studies. 

• Prior to joining TriMetis she served in operations at Asterand, where she managed a 400,000-specimen inventory as well as laboratory and shipping/receiving departments.
• Dynelle holds a certification for Lean Six Sigma from the University of Michigan.

Dynelle can be found coordinating with hospitals, clinics and specialists who are interested in expanding their role in research, implementing software testing for the online biospecimen marketplace, or gardening at home.

• Pete spent the first portion of his career working for FedEx Corporation, selling logistic services to large accounts in Manhattan. In the evenings he pursued and completed his MBA. He spent the next phase of his career working in Business Development for a tech start-up, where he uncovered partnership opportunities, outlined a sales strategy, and negotiated deals. Prior to his role at TriMetis, Pete worked in Business Development for Johnson & Johnson, focusing on the pharmaceutical market.
• Pete has performed as a standup comedian for many years in New York City and at venues throughout the country.
• After graduating Cumberland University on a full baseball scholarship, Pete played two seasons in the minor leagues.

Pete currently lives in Bridgehampton, NY with his girlfriend Kerianne. When they aren’t working, they can be found surfing, playing golf, or walking their dogs on the beach.

• Kaitlynn has worked with several companies and clients including Beachbody, Showtime, Cay Skin, and Bagatelle International Inc., as well as brands in the music, media, nonprofit, consumer goods, food and beverage, maritime, and biotech industries. Her work ranges from Graphic, Web, and Motion Design to Advertising, Marketing & Brand Management.
• Her extensive experience includes collaborating with clients to develop and execute brand identities, product packaging, website layouts, motion graphics, audience growth, and marketing campaigns. Through her ability to manage projects from conception to completion, along with her dedication to delivering high-quality results, Kaitlynn has consistently demonstrated exceptional marketing and design skills and adaptability, delivering creative services to a wide range of clients.
• Kaitlynn studied Graphic Design with a minor in Art History at Loyola University New Orleans on a full scholarship, with a summer study abroad in Paris under her belt.