MOBIO committees give industry professionals the opportunity to network as well as to actively shape the future of MOBIO. The following committees are active, but staff will support membership subsets as they organize for specific purposes.

Public Policy Committee
This committee provides leadership and oversees the policy directives of the Missouri Biotechnology Association in the area of governmental and regulatory affairs.  The committee proactively meets with the membership, seeks the broadest input possible across the membership, and then focuses the priorities of the association. The committee seeks to inform and educate elected officials at the federal, state and local government levels. The committee seeks to actively promote legislation or policies that will be favorable to the overall life sciences community, including existing and This committee is co-chaired by Donn Rubin of the Coalition for Plant and Life Sciences and Jewel Scott of the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City.

Capital Formation
This committee seeks to meaningfully participate in the growth of investment capital in Missouri. This committee is best positioned to speak with authority on the special start-up and pre-seed financial needs and challenges of emerging life sciences employers. This committee is chaired by Scott Zajac of Advantage Capital Partners.

Membership and Benefits
Co-Chaired by Patrick Woolley of the Polsinelli, Shalton, Welte & Suelthaus firm and Joe Bannister of Clayco, this committee directs all activities having to do with membership promotion. Additionally, this committee ensures that MOBIO members receive optimal value from their membership.  The committee works to enhance all aspects of membership including benefits, services and member programs.  This committee has oversight and makes recommendations for sponsorship opportunities and setting membership dues levels.  The executive director works with the membership committee to expand its scope to include those duties typically assigned to a development committee, seeking leadership support in identifying, qualifying and jointly soliciting funds from top life sciences prospects and other external sources of support..

Program Committee
This committee is responsible for developing meaningful, topical agendas for regular membership meetings and larger special conferences.communications. This committee is chaired by Joe Blechl of Centocor Biologics and Mary Woodward of Tripos.

Workforce Development Committee
Chaired by Frank Stokes of the Missouri Technology Corporation, this committee focuses on short-term to mid-term workforce needs facing the industry in the next decade and endeavors to increase collaboration and coordination of efforts among industry, academia and governmental bodies.

Community and Outreach Committee
Chaired by Harley Blosser of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, this committee seeks out and assists in organizing volunteer community activities that members or their associates may be interested in participating.  In giving back to the greater community, MOBIO may be able to develop and strengthen relationships with other organizations who could benefit from biotechnology.

Finance Committee
The finance committee is a subcommittee of the board of directors charged with overseeing development of the budget; ensuring processes are in place for accurate tracking/monitoring/accountability for funds; ensuring processes are in place for adequate financial controls; and reviewing major grants and grant obligations.

Nominating Committee
The nominating committee is a subcommittee of the board of directors charged with soliciting and reviewing potential leadership candidates for the board of directors. The subcommittee seeks the appropriate balance to have the entire board make-up reflective of the membership as a whole, including geographic diversity as well as biotech market focus.

Life Sciences Speakers Bureau
In our efforts to build grassroots activities in support of the life sciences, we are seeking experienced biologists and others from our companies and universities to introduce biotechnology to the attendees at town hall meetings and other public forums.

Website
MOBIO members develop web site content in conjunction with the editorial committee. The MOBIO website server is hosted by the National Biodiesel Board.