Since its inception, in April of 2000, Family Tree DNA has been associated with the Arizona Research Labs, led by Dr. Michael Hammer, one of the world's leading authorities in the field of Y-DNA genetics. Family Tree DNA has other renowned scientists on its advisory board and is the world leader in the field of genetic genealogy exploration.  With over 180,000 records, Family Tree DNA has the largest database of its kind in the world.

Family Tree DNA and other cooperative ventures, including the National Geographic Society's Genographic Project and AfricanDNA.com, now comprise the largest non-medical DNA testing program in the world.  Family Tree DNA was founded in 2000 by Mr. Bennett Greenspan, an entrepreneur and life-long genealogy enthusiast, turning a hobby into a full-time vocation.  His effort and innovation created the burgeoning field now known as genetic genealogy.

Mr. Greenspan, a Nebraskan native who received his B.A. from the University of Texas, spent years investigating the ancestors of his maternal grandfather, an obsession which eventually led to the founding of Family Tree DNA and the beginning of a new kind of genealogy. 

As a serial entrepreneur, his business career has spanned photographic equipment and supplies, real estate, the pro-college website GoCollege.com, Family Tree DNA, and is now also involved in DNATraits.com, a new medical genetic testing company.

Despite the long hours and frequent travel, Mr. Greenspan is still married and enjoys returning home to his wife and two children.

Bennett Greenspan,  Family Tree DNA, 1919 North Loop West # 432, Houston, Texas, 77008
713.868.1438 (phone)   832.201.7147 (fax)   bcg@familytreedna.com