About
Born from experience. Built with purpose.
A network shaped by field-tested insight and a shared mission
Tempo Organ Procurement Professionals was founded in 2021 to improve how independent organ donation professionals engage with Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and transplant centers. From day one, our focus has been creating a more responsive, reliable, and mission-aligned staffing experience — for both our partners and the professionals who serve them.
Founded by siblings Jason, Mandy, and Andrew, Tempo began as a personal effort to make the system work better. While we’re proud of our family roots, Tempo has grown into something much larger — a trusted, national network shaped by the expertise of the very travel professionals we support. It’s a network for travelers, by travelers.
Our team brings together decades of real-world experience in clinical coordination, patient-centered communications, and talent leadership. But most importantly, we rely on the insight, feedback, and collaboration of our growing contractor community — because the people doing the work should always help shape how it gets done.
At Tempo Organ Procurement Professionals, we are excited to combine our unique areas of expertise into a formidable partnership. We are committed to achieving positive outcomes for all – travel contractors, OPO partners, hospital staff, and ultimately, the donor families we serve. To us, it's more than just staffing; it’s about reliably, tenaciously, and compassionately managing life.
Guiding Principles
Mission
To serve as a trusted partner to organ procurement organizations and transplant centers by providing reliable, mission-driven professionals who combine expertise with empathy to preserve life and honor every donor’s legacy.
Vision
Tempo Organ Procurement Professionals is a national network of experienced independent contractors supporting OPOs and transplant centers in clinical coordination, surgical recovery, perfusion, family advocacy, and remote services.
Our vision is to be the trusted partner that ensures OPOs and transplant centers nationwide have the expertise and support they need to save more lives.
Values
We seek professionals who align with these values — those who understand that technical skill must be matched with compassion and care.
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Integrity – Always do the right thing.
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Excellence – Deliver the highest standard of care.
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Compassion – Honor donors and support families.
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Reliability – Be the partner OPOs and transplant centers can count on.
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Respect – For the process, for the mission, for one another.
Commitment
Tempo also prioritizes operational excellence. Every contractor is carefully vetted and supported with proper liability coverage, CMS and OPTN compliance, and clear documentation so our partners can focus on outcomes with confidence and peace of mind.
We take pride in being a reliable partner: supporting teams, respecting the process, and contributing wherever we’re needed most.
Meet the Team
Bonded by Family, Built on Trust
Mandy Vannatta Pugh, CHRO
Mandy brings her passion for education, people-first leadership, and strategic hiring to Tempo. She's the connective force that strengthens our network of partners and professionals.
Andrew Vannatta, COO
With an MBA from William & Mary and 15 years in pharma marketing and digital strategy experience, Andrew excels at building systems that streamline staffing and scale operations.
