Welcome

Hi, I'm Trent Hays

Board Director and diagnostic laboratory strategist with 25+ years leading clinical labs, diagnostics businesses, and biotech ventures — from startup to successful exit.

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Clinical laboratory professional
25+
Years Experience
10+
Board & Exec Roles
4+
Successful Exits
Multi
State Expansions
Laboratory research
Diagnostics & Laboratory Science
Healthcare strategy
Healthcare Strategy
Biotech and growth
Biotech & Business Growth

What I Bring

A versatile skill set built through hands-on executive and board-level leadership.

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Strategic Governance

Deep boardroom experience advising C-level leadership on growth strategy, risk oversight, and long-term value creation.

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Diagnostics Expertise

Specialized knowledge of clinical laboratory operations, diagnostics M&A, and national market expansion in healthcare.

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Business Growth & M&A

Proven track record delivering shareholder value through acquisitions, integrations, and startup-to-exit journeys.

Board & Executive Competencies

Core areas where I add the most value in governance and leadership roles.

Strategic Governance & Board Advisory
Laboratory M&A & Exit Strategy
Corporate Growth & Risk Oversight
Healthcare Innovation & Market Expansion
P&L & Operational Strategy
Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
Stakeholder & C-Suite Engagement
National Diagnostics Strategy
Executive Leadership & Succession Planning
Healthcare background

Let's Connect

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Trent Hays - Healthcare Executive

Trent Hays

Board Director · Diagnostic Laboratory Strategist · Business Growth & M&A Executive
📍 Boynton Beach, FL

With over 25 years at the intersection of clinical laboratory science and executive leadership, I have built, scaled, and successfully exited healthcare organizations that deliver meaningful impact for patients and shareholders alike.

My career spans advisory boards, corporate boards, and C-suite roles across clinical labs, biobanks, diagnostics companies, and biotech ventures nationwide. I advise C-level leadership and governing boards on organizational growth, risk management, diagnostics innovation, and regulatory navigation.

Known for translating clinical complexity into strategic growth, fostering C-suite partnerships, and guiding data-driven decision-making at the board level.

Clinical Laboratory Science Board Governance Diagnostics M&A Biobank Strategy Startup to Exit Multi-State Expansion Regulatory Affairs C-Suite Advisory
Laboratory diagnostics
Healthcare team collaboration
25+
Years leading clinical labs and healthcare organizations nationally
4+
Successful startup-to-exit journeys in diagnostics and biotech
Multi
State laboratory network expansions across the U.S.

Areas of Expertise

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Laboratory Operations

Deep hands-on expertise running clinical labs, diagnostics divisions, and multi-state specimen networks.

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M&A & Partnerships

Led integrations, acquisitions, and research partnerships that expanded market footprint and drove enterprise value.

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Board Leadership

Served on and advised multiple boards across corporate, advisory, and nonprofit governance structures.

Trent Hays

Board Director | Diagnostic Laboratory Strategist | Business Growth & M&A Executive
📍 Boynton Beach, FL
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Biotech lab
Experienced healthcare executive and board advisor with 25+ years leading and transforming clinical laboratories, diagnostics businesses, and biotech ventures across the U.S. Proven track record of delivering shareholder value through M&A strategy, operational turnaround, and multi-state market expansion. Advises C-level leadership and governing boards on organizational growth, risk management, innovation in diagnostics, and regulatory navigation. Known for translating clinical complexity into strategic growth, fostering C-suite partnerships, and guiding data-driven decision-making at the board level.
Board & Executive Competencies
Strategic Governance & Board Advisory Laboratory M&A & Exit Strategy Corporate Growth & Risk Oversight Healthcare Innovation & Market Expansion P&L & Operational Strategy Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Stakeholder & C-Suite Engagement National Diagnostics Strategy Executive Leadership & Succession Planning
Professional Experience
2022 – 2025

Business Development Lead, Board of Advisors

The Health Alliance
  • Led strategic diagnostic partnerships across multi-state hospital networks, laboratories, and biobanks
  • Drove double-digit revenue growth through clinical collaboration and research integration
  • Orchestrated diagnostic service expansion aligned with hospital R&D priorities
2020 – 2022

President, Board of Advisors

Kennedy Bio
  • Consulted on operations, M&A strategy, and business development in laboratory diagnostics
  • Positioned niche diagnostic products and integrated biobank capabilities for market expansion
2019 – 2020

Vice President, Business Development

Nationwide Laboratory
  • Secured long-term contracts with hospital systems, research organizations, and physician networks
  • Led integration of MedlabsDX of Florida into Nationwide Laboratory
  • Expanded revenue through research partnerships and diagnostic innovation
2016 – 2019

Vice President, Business Development | Board of Directors

MedlabsDX of Florida / The Hayes Division
  • Appointed to Board of Directors; contributed to strategic planning and executive oversight
  • Built and led regional sales teams, expanding market share across the Southeastern U.S.
  • Drove enterprise value growth ahead of successful acquisition
2014 – 2016

Director of Business Development, Board of Directors

Microbiology Associates Laboratory
  • Advanced adoption of microbiology-based testing in infectious disease networks
  • Increased lab revenue by 30% through clinical outreach
  • Built and scaled a high-performance commercial team
2013 – 2014

Sales Manager, Esoteric Testing

MedlabsDX of New Jersey
  • Introduced esoteric test services to key physician markets
  • Developed sales content and launched targeted campaigns
  • Supported onboarding of novel test platforms to drive growth
2011 – 2013

Cardiovascular Product Manager

Solstas Lab Partners
  • Created and launched a new cardiovascular diagnostics program
  • Educated providers and trained sales force nationwide
  • Aligned payer coverage strategy and presented at medical conferences
2008 – 2010

President, Board of Directors

International BioBank
  • Founded a research-focused biobank, developing a national specimen network
  • Brokered sales to diagnostic companies and secured recurring revenue streams
1999 – 2010

Chief Growth Officer, Board of Directors

Hayes Clinical Laboratory
  • Led national sales, branding, and client engagement as a founding executive
  • Played a key role in strategic planning and successful exit
  • Grew revenues through innovative go-to-market and relationship strategies
1997 – 1998

Vice President of Purchasing

Dubois Produce World

Directed procurement and merchandising strategy; partnered with local producers to expand quality offerings.

1989 – 1991

Courier (Part-Time)

Delray Medical Laboratory

Supported logistics and client service for medical specimen delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Cumberland College, KY · 1993 – 1997
All-Conference & Honorable Mention All-American, Collegiate Golf Team
Healthcare collaboration

Let's Connect

Interested in working together, exploring a board opportunity, or just want to say hello? I'd love to hear from you.

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