Our Leadership Team
OUR TEAM
Syed M. Raheel, President/CEO Cord For Life Inc., has over 20 years experience successfully charting companies through all phases of a business from start-up to turnaround and always focused on directing growth strategies.
He has lead companies with as many as 1,200 employees. Mr. Raheel’s entrepreneurial spirit has led him through a variety of industries spanning, real estate, financial services, restaurant and life sciences. The diversity of professional experience and personnel has led to a leadership style that centers around genuine appreciation of individuals and loyalty. Internal development and promoting from within is a core-theme throughout Mr. Raheel’s organization.
Personal Background:
Rugby Athlete, representing the Sri Lankan National Team
University of Southern California, Computer Sciences
California State University, Business Administration
Sara Irrgang, M.D
During the last two years of Medical School, Dr. Irrgang was in the United States Navy 1915 Ensign Program and completed a clerkship at the Naval Hospital at Charleston, South Carolina as well as a research clerkship at the Naval Aerospace Institute at Pensacola, Florida.
Donald Hudspeth
Mr. Hudspeth has over 17 years of clinical laboratory experience as a certified Medical Technologist (ASCP), including ten years with the University of North Carolina Hospitals.
Kelli Cable
Mrs. Cable brings over 20 years of experience to Cord For Life directing the Client Services, Account Management and Personnel departments. She began working in the cord blood industry in December of 2006.
Deborah A. Sardone
Ms. Sardone has over 30 years of clinical laboratory experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, including over 25 years with Central Florida Regional Hospital (CFRH).
Donate Cord Blood
By donating your newborn’s cord blood, you are joining a nationwide effort to create a genetically diverse inventory of stem cells for transplant to a child.
