Steve Ruth

Business Development Director

Steve Ruth is the Director of Business Development at Gulf Coast Blood, where he leads product and service development as well as sales strategies aimed at serving clients in the biotech, academic, and pharmaceutical industries. These industries rely on human blood products to develop life-saving products and technologies, making Steve's role crucial in ensuring the organization continues to meet their needs with high-quality blood products. His work helps connect donor contributions with the critical requirements of medical and scientific advancements.

Steve has been with Gulf Coast Blood for nearly 30 years, holding leadership positions, including Director of Donor Recruitment and Director of Hospital Services. His extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the blood banking sector have been key to the organization's success.

Growing up in a military family, Steve moved frequently before finishing high school in Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Health from Texas A&M University in 1994 and later received a Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M–Corpus Christi in 2019.

Outside of work, Steve enjoys traveling both internationally and domestically, surfing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and performing live music. He is married and has three adult children.