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Leading the evolution of post-transplant care through specialized expertise and innovative partnerships
Our Mission
To transform post-transplant care by partnering with transplant centers to provide
personalized, coordinated support during critical months after kidney transplantation-
improving patient outcomes, reducing hospital readmissions, and easing the burden
on transplant teams.
Our Focus
The first 12 months post-transplant when complications are most likely and outcomes are critical
Our Approach
True partnership model to support and deliver your transplant center’s unique protocol to the patient in the comfort of their home
Our Impact
Enabling transplant centers to meet federal IOTA metrics and improve outcomes, while avoiding the expense of additional FTE’s
Our Leadership
Led by transplant care veterans with deep experience in transplant medicine,
post-acute care, and healthcare operations.
Susan Rees, MSN, BSN, RN
Chief Executive Officer
Susan is a dedicated healthcare innovator with a passion for improving outcomes in kidney transplantation. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Options Post-Transplant (OPT), the Chief Operating Officer for the Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation, and the Chief Clinical Officer for Rejuvenate Kidney Transplant Solutions. Her 25 years of experience serving the transplant community includes facilitating kidney donation and transplantation, performing clinical research, providing educational opportunities for transplant recipients, and developing a coordinated care approach that aims to reduce healthcare costs and improve quality of life for those living with chronic kidney disease and diabetes. Susan continues to pursue innovative solutions that optimize results for patients, transplant centers and other interested stakeholders.
Susan founded OPT to address the critical gaps in post-transplant care during the first 12 months after kidney transplantation. Recognizing the need for transplant centers to receive and respond to patient results in a timely fashion within a challenging environment that requires efficient, patient-focused care—Susan and her team developed OPT’s comprehensive approach to recipient management. By integrating transplant-trained clinicians, 24/7 clinical support, in-home care, and seamless electronic health record integration, OPT aims to help centers deliver high-touch, scalable care that reduces transplant patient readmissions, enhances patient adherence, and supports transplant volume growth. Susan is committed to fostering collaboration among transplant centers, clinicians, and patients to ensure that care is optimized, personalized, and sustainable.
Jeff Arrington, RN
Chief Financial Officer
A respected leader in the field of organ donation and transplantation, Jeff brings over two decades of clinical and operational expertise to his role as Chief Financial Officer for Options Post-Transplant (OPT). As CFO, Jeff oversees OPT’s financial strategy, budgeting, and business operations, supporting the company’s mission to deliver high-quality, coordinated care to kidney transplant recipients.
Jeff began his career as a registered nurse and organ procurement coordinator, serving at both Life Connection of Ohio and Tennessee Donor Services. In 2005, he was appointed Director of Recovery Services at Life Connection of Ohio, where he led critical functions supporting organ recovery and allocation.
In 2008, Jeff co-founded Buckeye Transplant Services with his wife, Jill. He transitioned full-time to the company in 2010, guiding its expansion from a small regional operation to a nationally recognized service provider supporting over 65 transplant centers across 25 states. Jeff played a key role in financial planning, operational scale-up, and long-term strategic growth. With a strong foundation in both clinical care and healthcare business development, Jeff brings a unique perspective to his leadership at OPT—where he remains focused on building scalable, sustainable systems that improve outcomes for patients and the transplant centers that serve them.
Jill Arrington, RN
Chief Operating Officer
Jill is a seasoned healthcare operations leader and registered nurse with more than 18 years of experience in the field of organ donation and transplantation. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for Options Post-Transplant (OPT), where she oversees organizational operations including Human Resources, policy development, regulatory compliance, and workflow optimization.
Jill began her career as a transplant coordinator at the Vanderbilt Transplant Center and later with Carolina Donor Services. In 2008, she co-founded Buckeye Transplant Services with her husband, Jeff, serving as Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President. In that role, she directed HR and HIPAA compliance functions and played a key role in managing the company’s rapid growth, including oversight of regulatory operations across multiple states as the team expanded to more than 150 employees.
With a strong background in healthcare operations and a deep commitment to improving patient-centered systems, Jill brings invaluable experience to OPT’s mission of delivering high-quality, coordinated support to transplant recipients and their care teams.
Mindy Black, MBAHM, NBC-HWC
Chief Clinical Officer
As the Chief Clinical Officer of Options Post Transplant (OPT) and the Chief Operating Officer of Health to Hope, Mindy leads strategic initiatives that streamline operations and advance clinical integration across the organizations. She holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and is a national board-certified Health and Wellness Coach, as well as a Holistic Health Practitioner. With over two decades of experience, Mindy has successfully led the creation of clinically integrated networks that reduce costs while enhancing the quality of care. Her work has significantly improved both patient and provider experiences, fostering long-term well-being and sustainable organizational growth.
Specializing in post-transplant care, Mindy leverages emerging trends and evidence-based practices to implement innovative strategies that elevate patient outcomes. Her forward-thinking leadership continues to shape the future of transplantation care, driving measurable progress and lasting impact.