Management Team Biographies
SAMUEL SHAKE - President and CEO
Sam became President/CEO of Biolife in October 2008.
Prior to that date, he was Director of Operations and Technology where he was responsible for leading the
Manufacturing, Logistics, Materials Management, Engineering and Research functions within the organization.
10 years prior to joining Biolife, Sam co-founded and was the Vice-President and Managing Partner of LEADERSHIFT
INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED, an international leadership advisory firm focusing on the overlapping and interactive
elements of Leadership, Involvement and Improvement. He was a member of the management seminar faculties of
Michigan State University and the University of North Florida.
Sam’s previous experience was with The Pillsbury Company. He logged 25 years of direct experience in several
functions, including Research and Development, Quality/Regulatory and Operations. Sam retired as the Director of
Quality for Pillsbury’s largest division.
Sam received his undergraduate degree from Indiana State University and his MBA from the University of Saint Thomas.
sam.shake@biolife.com
TIM KELLY - Executive Vice President
To excel in his Biolife co-responsibilities for overall business growth and for building the distribution channels, Tim
brings an exceptional background in strategic sales management and sales accomplishments. Tim was responsible
for Becton Dickinson's Canadian sales and for National Accounts in the United States. Tim was also Vice President
Sales for Friction Free Technologies, where he successfully launched their line of low friction fibers to the sports, military
and healthcare markets. This solid combination of established sales management and groundbreaking sales
approach has been instrumental in the exceptional trade support Biolife's products are receiving. Tim has a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Political Science from Indiana University.
tim.kelly@biolife.com
ANDREW McFALL - Vice President Of Marketing
Andrew has over 15 years of experience with PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble and Andersen Consulting in building brands
and leading multi-functional teams to launch new products and marketing programs. At Procter & Gamble, Andrew led
the strategic planning and execution for brands like Jif, Hawaiian Punch and Sunny Delight, and launched new products.
Most recently, at Tropicana/PepsiCo, Andrew co-led Tropicana Pure Premium, a $1.7 billion business, and also
managed a $150 million portfolio of brands including Dole and Tropicana product lines. Andrew graduated magna cum
laude with majors in Economics and Mathematics from Vanderbilt University and received an M.B.A. from Duke University
(Fuqua School of Business).
andrew.mcfall@biolife.com
CHIP BETTLE - Director of Research & Development
Chip brings extensive experience in Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Research & Development after 18 years with
Procter & Gamble and 10 years as Sr. VP Technology with Tropicana. Most recently, Chip was President of CBC
Research, Inc, a consulting company developing novel chemical engineering technology for a diverse group of clients.
Chip is the inventor of 21 issued US patents with another 15 or so pending. Chip has a Bachelors and Masters from
Cornell University in Chemical Engineering.
chip.bettle@biolife.com
MICHELE SLINGLUFF - Chief Financial Officer
Michele's primary business experience prior to Biolife was as Controller with Teltronic, Inc. on both the operations side
and accounting side of the business. She has an extensive and thorough background in corporate operations financial
management. Michele was responsible for all aspects of the general ledger and financial statement preparation, budget
preparation, implementation and analysis. Michele received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Masters
of Arts in Public Administration, both issued by the University of Akron. She holds a CPA license (inactive).
michele.slingluff@biolife.com
DUNCAN FINLAY - Chief Medical Director
Dr. Finlay brings to Biolife a wealth of experience in medical leadership. From 1988 to 2005, he held several key
appointments at Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) including Chief Medical Officer and culminating with 5 years as
President and CEO. During his tenure, SMH experienced significant increases in patient and employee satisfaction
scores and, in 2005, was named one of America's Best Hospitals by US News and World Report in seven medical
specialties.
Dr. Finlay earned his Medical Degree at the University of Florida and performed his internship and residency at Emory
University's Grady Memorial Hospital. He has been active in the Sarasota community by helping establish clinics,
nursing programs and other healthcare initiatives. Dr. Finlay has served on the boards of several community-oriented
associations and, in 2005 was awarded the University of South Florida President's Distinguished Citizen Award.
duncan.findlay@biolife.com
ROGER THOMAS - Strategic Support Projects
Roger brings to Biolife a wealth of management and business development experience and creativity stemming from
more than 40 years of experience leading manufacturing operations with major companies, including General Electric,
Whirlpool, Borg Warner, Converse, and Berol Corporation. Roger has engineering and business administration
degrees from Marshall University.
roger.thomas@biolife.com
SAMUEL SHAKE - President and CEO
Sam became President/CEO of Biolife in October 2008.
Prior to that date, he was Director of Operations and Technology where he was responsible for leading the
Manufacturing, Logistics, Materials Management, Engineering and Research functions within the organization.
10 years prior to joining Biolife, Sam co-founded and was the Vice-President and Managing Partner of LEADERSHIFT
INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED, an international leadership advisory firm focusing on the overlapping and interactive
elements of Leadership, Involvement and Improvement. He was a member of the management seminar faculties of
Michigan State University and the University of North Florida.
Sam’s previous experience was with The Pillsbury Company. He logged 25 years of direct experience in several
functions, including Research and Development, Quality/Regulatory and Operations. Sam retired as the Director of
Quality for Pillsbury’s largest division.
Sam received his undergraduate degree from Indiana State University and his MBA from the University of Saint Thomas.
sam.shake@biolife.com
TIM KELLY - Executive Vice President
To excel in his Biolife co-responsibilities for overall business growth and for building the distribution channels, Tim
brings an exceptional background in strategic sales management and sales accomplishments. Tim was responsible
for Becton Dickinson's Canadian sales and for National Accounts in the United States. Tim was also Vice President
Sales for Friction Free Technologies, where he successfully launched their line of low friction fibers to the sports, military
and healthcare markets. This solid combination of established sales management and groundbreaking sales
approach has been instrumental in the exceptional trade support Biolife's products are receiving. Tim has a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Political Science from Indiana University.
tim.kelly@biolife.com
ANDREW McFALL - Vice President Of Marketing
Andrew has over 15 years of experience with PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble and Andersen Consulting in building brands
and leading multi-functional teams to launch new products and marketing programs. At Procter & Gamble, Andrew led
the strategic planning and execution for brands like Jif, Hawaiian Punch and Sunny Delight, and launched new products.
Most recently, at Tropicana/PepsiCo, Andrew co-led Tropicana Pure Premium, a $1.7 billion business, and also
managed a $150 million portfolio of brands including Dole and Tropicana product lines. Andrew graduated magna cum
laude with majors in Economics and Mathematics from Vanderbilt University and received an M.B.A. from Duke University
(Fuqua School of Business).
andrew.mcfall@biolife.com
CHIP BETTLE - Director of Research & Development
Chip brings extensive experience in Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Research & Development after 18 years with
Procter & Gamble and 10 years as Sr. VP Technology with Tropicana. Most recently, Chip was President of CBC
Research, Inc, a consulting company developing novel chemical engineering technology for a diverse group of clients.
Chip is the inventor of 21 issued US patents with another 15 or so pending. Chip has a Bachelors and Masters from
Cornell University in Chemical Engineering.
chip.bettle@biolife.com
MICHELE SLINGLUFF - Chief Financial Officer
Michele's primary business experience prior to Biolife was as Controller with Teltronic, Inc. on both the operations side
and accounting side of the business. She has an extensive and thorough background in corporate operations financial
management. Michele was responsible for all aspects of the general ledger and financial statement preparation, budget
preparation, implementation and analysis. Michele received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Masters
of Arts in Public Administration, both issued by the University of Akron. She holds a CPA license (inactive).
michele.slingluff@biolife.com
DUNCAN FINLAY - Chief Medical Director
Dr. Finlay brings to Biolife a wealth of experience in medical leadership. From 1988 to 2005, he held several key
appointments at Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) including Chief Medical Officer and culminating with 5 years as
President and CEO. During his tenure, SMH experienced significant increases in patient and employee satisfaction
scores and, in 2005, was named one of America's Best Hospitals by US News and World Report in seven medical
specialties.
Dr. Finlay earned his Medical Degree at the University of Florida and performed his internship and residency at Emory
University's Grady Memorial Hospital. He has been active in the Sarasota community by helping establish clinics,
nursing programs and other healthcare initiatives. Dr. Finlay has served on the boards of several community-oriented
associations and, in 2005 was awarded the University of South Florida President's Distinguished Citizen Award.
duncan.findlay@biolife.com
ROGER THOMAS - Strategic Support Projects
Roger brings to Biolife a wealth of management and business development experience and creativity stemming from
more than 40 years of experience leading manufacturing operations with major companies, including General Electric,
Whirlpool, Borg Warner, Converse, and Berol Corporation. Roger has engineering and business administration
degrees from Marshall University.
roger.thomas@biolife.com
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