Melissa Boyles
Senior Director, Supply Chain Logistics & Distribution
WellSpan Health
Dr. Melissa Boyles is currently the Senior Director of Supply Chain at WellSpan Health for Logistics and Distribution; an 8-hospital IDN located in Central Pennsylvania. She has 30 years of healthcare experience which include leadership roles in Pharmacy Distribution, Perioperative Support Services, and all aspects of Supply Chain.
She recently received her Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina using her experience in healthcare operations for her dissertation topic “Increased Physician Cost Literacy As An Intervention To Improve Value-Based Care and Reduce Cost In The Surgical Setting”.
She is passionate about health equity, equality, and inclusion for all and the development of our human resource to serve the future of healthcare.
Senior Director, Supply Chain Logistics & Distribution
WellSpan Health
Dr. Melissa Boyles is currently the Senior Director of Supply Chain at WellSpan Health for Logistics and Distribution; an 8-hospital IDN located in Central Pennsylvania. She has 30 years of healthcare experience which include leadership roles in Pharmacy Distribution, Perioperative Support Services, and all aspects of Supply Chain.
She recently received her Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina using her experience in healthcare operations for her dissertation topic “Increased Physician Cost Literacy As An Intervention To Improve Value-Based Care and Reduce Cost In The Surgical Setting”.
She is passionate about health equity, equality, and inclusion for all and the development of our human resource to serve the future of healthcare.
Madeline Camejo PharmD
VP Pharmacy, Chief Pharmacy Officer
Baptist Health South Florida
VP Pharmacy, Chief Pharmacy Officer
Baptist Health South Florida
Madeline Camejo, Pharm.D., MS joined Baptist Health South Florida in 2018 as the new Corporate Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer. Dr. Camejo is responsible for strategizing, developing, and executing pharmacy initiatives that support and grow pharmacy clinical services and operations system-wide.
A seasoned pharmacy executive with over 25 years of a unique blend of experiences in clinical pharmacy, clinical and business administration, healthcare finances, informatics, and information technology. A strategic and operational visionary leader with excellent teambuilding, analytical, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Dr. Camejo received her undergraduate degrees from the University of Central Florida and went on to receive her pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University. In her free time, she enjoys photography, horseback riding, traveling the world, and experiencing other cultures.
Dr. Arash T. T. Dabestani, PharmD, MHA, FASHP, FABC PharmD, MHA, FASHP, FABC
Dean and Professor
LIU College of Pharmacy (Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences)
Arash Dabestani is currently the Dean and Professor at Long Island University College of Pharmacy. He was the Senior Director of Pharmacy at NYU Langone Health for eight years prior to joining academia, and previously served as associate director of pharmacy at Stanford University Hospital and Clinics.
Arash received his PharmD from Campbell University and his Master in Health Administration from the University of North Carolina (Charlotte). He has over 25 years of experience as a health system pharmacy executive as well as a practicing pharmacist in community, hospital, home infusion, and specialty pharmacy. He is considered a global subject matter expert in pharmacy technology, inventory automation, supply-chain, medication safety, and quality control.
Arash has formed and facilitated multiple pharmacy leadership forums in Washington DC, New York, and the San Francisco Bay area. In 2023, he was invited to the White House to discuss the topic of medication quality. He currently lectures at NYU School of Dentistry and has previously lectured at the UCSF, Virginia Commonwealth, and Long Island University Schools of Pharmacy.
Arash has served multiple terms on the ASHP Section of Pharmacy Practice Manager’s Leadership Development Section and was named a Fellow of ASHP in 2011.
Dean and Professor
LIU College of Pharmacy (Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences)
Arash Dabestani is currently the Dean and Professor at Long Island University College of Pharmacy. He was the Senior Director of Pharmacy at NYU Langone Health for eight years prior to joining academia, and previously served as associate director of pharmacy at Stanford University Hospital and Clinics.
Arash received his PharmD from Campbell University and his Master in Health Administration from the University of North Carolina (Charlotte). He has over 25 years of experience as a health system pharmacy executive as well as a practicing pharmacist in community, hospital, home infusion, and specialty pharmacy. He is considered a global subject matter expert in pharmacy technology, inventory automation, supply-chain, medication safety, and quality control.
Arash has formed and facilitated multiple pharmacy leadership forums in Washington DC, New York, and the San Francisco Bay area. In 2023, he was invited to the White House to discuss the topic of medication quality. He currently lectures at NYU School of Dentistry and has previously lectured at the UCSF, Virginia Commonwealth, and Long Island University Schools of Pharmacy.
Arash has served multiple terms on the ASHP Section of Pharmacy Practice Manager’s Leadership Development Section and was named a Fellow of ASHP in 2011.
Nilesh Desai RPh, MBA, CPPS
Chief Pharmacy Officer
Baptist Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Nilesh Desai joined Baptist Health as chief pharmacy officer in March 2020. In this newly created role, he is responsible for pharmacy operations across the eight-hospital system, including oversight of the system’s retail pharmacies.
Desai spent 21 years with Hackensack University Medical Center/Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, most recently as administrator of pharmacy and clinical operations. In this leadership role, he oversaw inpatient, outpatient, and retail pharmacies and had responsibility for OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine physician faculty practices.
He also served as a program preceptor for the PGY1 pharmacy residency program and a clinical adjunct professor with the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy and Massachusetts School of Pharmacy.
Chief Pharmacy Officer
Baptist Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Nilesh Desai joined Baptist Health as chief pharmacy officer in March 2020. In this newly created role, he is responsible for pharmacy operations across the eight-hospital system, including oversight of the system’s retail pharmacies.
Desai spent 21 years with Hackensack University Medical Center/Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, most recently as administrator of pharmacy and clinical operations. In this leadership role, he oversaw inpatient, outpatient, and retail pharmacies and had responsibility for OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine physician faculty practices.
He also served as a program preceptor for the PGY1 pharmacy residency program and a clinical adjunct professor with the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy and Massachusetts School of Pharmacy.
Shaleta Dunn CPM
VP, Supplier Diversity and Social Investment Impact
Vizient
She is responsible for guiding Vizient's supply chain equity and community contracting core tenets, which enable Vizient and its providers and suppliers to champion inclusion, equity, and diversity and grow local economies, thus improving community health.
She leads the development and implementation of new offerings and strategic initiatives that drive health equity while empowering minority, women, veteran, LGBT, and disability-owned businesses and impacting the patient population economically. She works closely with executive leaders, providers, suppliers, and community and advocacy groups.
Shaleta has led Vizient to implement two supplier diversity policies – enterprise-wide and GPO-wide, expanded and enhanced supplier diversity to include LGBT and disability-owned businesses, and implemented Tier II spend reporting requirements.
A recipient of the Journal of Healthcare Contracting's 10 People to Watch in Healthcare Contracting, a Corporate Catalyst Award honoree from the National Minority Supplier Development Council, and a Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity, Shaleta has received many other accolades.
Shaleta is responsible for guiding the strategy and vision of Vizient’s industry-leading supply chain equity and community contracting core tenets, enabling the Vizient enterprise and providers and suppliers to champion inclusion, equity and diversity in their supply chains and accelerate economic growth in local communities, which in turn leads to increased overall community health.
Shaleta works with executive leaders, providers, suppliers, and community and advocacy organizations to lead the development of new offerings and implementation of strategic initiatives that drive health equity, empower minority-, women- veteran-owned, LGBT, and disability owned businesses while delivering significant member value and satisfaction, and economically impacting patient populations.
In her role at Vizient, Shaleta has led the organization to implement two supplier diversity policies – an enterprise-wide policy and another for the GPO, expanded and enhanced supplier diversity to also include LGBT and disability owned businesses, and implemented Tier II spend reporting requirements. She transformed the inclusion of diverse suppliers in the hospital supply chain by shifting areas of spend to local, diverse community-based suppliers through the creation of Community Contracting. She developed new strategies to address socio-economic factors that contribute to economically impacting and empowering communities and has led Vizient to be recognized as a Top Corp for women owned businesses.
Shaleta has been named on the Journal of Healthcare Contracting's list of 10 People to Watch in Healthcare Contracting, recognized by the National Minority Supplier Development Council as a Corporate Catalyst Award honoree, and one of Diversity Plus' Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity, among several other recognitions.
VP, Supplier Diversity and Social Investment Impact
Vizient
She is responsible for guiding Vizient's supply chain equity and community contracting core tenets, which enable Vizient and its providers and suppliers to champion inclusion, equity, and diversity and grow local economies, thus improving community health.
She leads the development and implementation of new offerings and strategic initiatives that drive health equity while empowering minority, women, veteran, LGBT, and disability-owned businesses and impacting the patient population economically. She works closely with executive leaders, providers, suppliers, and community and advocacy groups.
Shaleta has led Vizient to implement two supplier diversity policies – enterprise-wide and GPO-wide, expanded and enhanced supplier diversity to include LGBT and disability-owned businesses, and implemented Tier II spend reporting requirements.
A recipient of the Journal of Healthcare Contracting's 10 People to Watch in Healthcare Contracting, a Corporate Catalyst Award honoree from the National Minority Supplier Development Council, and a Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity, Shaleta has received many other accolades.
Shaleta is responsible for guiding the strategy and vision of Vizient’s industry-leading supply chain equity and community contracting core tenets, enabling the Vizient enterprise and providers and suppliers to champion inclusion, equity and diversity in their supply chains and accelerate economic growth in local communities, which in turn leads to increased overall community health.
Shaleta works with executive leaders, providers, suppliers, and community and advocacy organizations to lead the development of new offerings and implementation of strategic initiatives that drive health equity, empower minority-, women- veteran-owned, LGBT, and disability owned businesses while delivering significant member value and satisfaction, and economically impacting patient populations.
In her role at Vizient, Shaleta has led the organization to implement two supplier diversity policies – an enterprise-wide policy and another for the GPO, expanded and enhanced supplier diversity to also include LGBT and disability owned businesses, and implemented Tier II spend reporting requirements. She transformed the inclusion of diverse suppliers in the hospital supply chain by shifting areas of spend to local, diverse community-based suppliers through the creation of Community Contracting. She developed new strategies to address socio-economic factors that contribute to economically impacting and empowering communities and has led Vizient to be recognized as a Top Corp for women owned businesses.
Shaleta has been named on the Journal of Healthcare Contracting's list of 10 People to Watch in Healthcare Contracting, recognized by the National Minority Supplier Development Council as a Corporate Catalyst Award honoree, and one of Diversity Plus' Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity, among several other recognitions.
Amir Emamifar PharmD, MBA
Senior Consultant
ASHP
Amir Emamifar’s career spans more than 30 years as a clinical pharmacist, academician, health system clinical pharmacy coordinator, director of pharmacy, health system vice president/chief pharmacy officer and global health executive. He has a strong collaborative leadership style and is a metric driven executive who measures performance based on achievement of deliverables.
Dr. Emamifar was the Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Temple University Healthcare System and has an appointment as Distinguished Clinical Scholar in Pharmacy at Temple University College of Pharmacy. He is currently the Senior consultant with ASHP and serves as healthcare consultant with several startup and pharmaceutical companies.
Dr. Emamifar has been responsible for pharmacy services in several health care organizations and two large academic medical centers. His experience includes inpatient services, clinical services, cancer care, clinical trials and investigational drug services, health system IT, supply chain, prescription benefit management, retail, and infusion pharmacies.
Senior Consultant
ASHP
Amir Emamifar’s career spans more than 30 years as a clinical pharmacist, academician, health system clinical pharmacy coordinator, director of pharmacy, health system vice president/chief pharmacy officer and global health executive. He has a strong collaborative leadership style and is a metric driven executive who measures performance based on achievement of deliverables.
Dr. Emamifar was the Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Temple University Healthcare System and has an appointment as Distinguished Clinical Scholar in Pharmacy at Temple University College of Pharmacy. He is currently the Senior consultant with ASHP and serves as healthcare consultant with several startup and pharmaceutical companies.
Dr. Emamifar has been responsible for pharmacy services in several health care organizations and two large academic medical centers. His experience includes inpatient services, clinical services, cancer care, clinical trials and investigational drug services, health system IT, supply chain, prescription benefit management, retail, and infusion pharmacies.
Nick A Gaich BBA
CEO
Nick Gaich and Associates
Nick is the founder and CEO of Nick Gaich and Associates, a firm dedicated to providing executive coaching, leadership development, strategic planning, and operational performance. Nick has more than 46 years of experience. His expertise ranges from executive coaching, organizational development, change management, supply chain management, customer service, service line economics, and clinical research administration.
Nick also serves as the CEO/President of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce a 501(c) 6 organization serving over 500+ members and their 3,000 employees.
Nick and his family also own and operate the first 100% plant-based restaurant in his hometown of Morgan Hill, California. Craft Roots was created on an idea to give his community a new concept that embodies artisan ideologies. Craft Roots believes food is love and the best way to share our passion is with healthy whole foods.
CEO
Nick Gaich and Associates
Nick is the founder and CEO of Nick Gaich and Associates, a firm dedicated to providing executive coaching, leadership development, strategic planning, and operational performance. Nick has more than 46 years of experience. His expertise ranges from executive coaching, organizational development, change management, supply chain management, customer service, service line economics, and clinical research administration.
Nick also serves as the CEO/President of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce a 501(c) 6 organization serving over 500+ members and their 3,000 employees.
Nick and his family also own and operate the first 100% plant-based restaurant in his hometown of Morgan Hill, California. Craft Roots was created on an idea to give his community a new concept that embodies artisan ideologies. Craft Roots believes food is love and the best way to share our passion is with healthy whole foods.
Michelle Gluege
AVP-Strategic Sourcing
Duke University Health System
With over 17 years of clinical experience, coupled with more than 13 years of consulting and Supply Chain experience, Michelle brings a unique perspective to healthcare Supply Chain. Michelle is the Associate Vice President of Strategic Sourcing at Duke University and Duke University Health System, supporting over $2.8B of annual spend.
In addition to her years of clinical experience within the Radiology and CardioVascular service lines, Michelle has expertise and experience in many areas of Supply Chain, including Strategic Sourcing and contract category management, physician engagement, and alignment, cost containment and margin improvement, mergers and acquisitions, procurement, and new hospital construction. She also has her Master’s degree in Organizational Change Leadership, with experience in healthcare project management.
Michelle’s diverse experience within healthcare provides a strong foundation to successfully lead the Duke University and Duke University Health System Supply Chain-Strategic Sourcing and Procurement teams to a new level of maturity as healthcare and Duke continue to evolve and change.
AVP-Strategic Sourcing
Duke University Health System
With over 17 years of clinical experience, coupled with more than 13 years of consulting and Supply Chain experience, Michelle brings a unique perspective to healthcare Supply Chain. Michelle is the Associate Vice President of Strategic Sourcing at Duke University and Duke University Health System, supporting over $2.8B of annual spend.
In addition to her years of clinical experience within the Radiology and CardioVascular service lines, Michelle has expertise and experience in many areas of Supply Chain, including Strategic Sourcing and contract category management, physician engagement, and alignment, cost containment and margin improvement, mergers and acquisitions, procurement, and new hospital construction. She also has her Master’s degree in Organizational Change Leadership, with experience in healthcare project management.
Michelle’s diverse experience within healthcare provides a strong foundation to successfully lead the Duke University and Duke University Health System Supply Chain-Strategic Sourcing and Procurement teams to a new level of maturity as healthcare and Duke continue to evolve and change.
Bryan Grossman
Senior Vice President
Vizient
Bryan leads strategic supplier engagement and category-based service models across Vizient, Provista, Sg2 and aptitude to create sustainable performance improvement through analytics, insights and expertise. Bryan has direct leadership responsibility for Vizient’s Supplier Performance team and the Medical Device & Clinical Preference business.
Bryan has spent his career providing healthcare providers and suppliers with innovative strategies to drive cost, quality, and market performance. Bryan has held various leadership roles during his tenure at Vizient, both on the sourcing and consulting side.
Previously, Bryan spent several years at Johnson & Johnson as a corporate accounts director, leading various teams responsible for selling the complete spine and biologics portfolio. He was also tasked with providing clinical expertise to orthopedics and neurosurgeons, while ensuring the C-suite and supply chain leaders were aligned relative to the clinical and economic value that was being provided.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in business administration from Baylor University. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Senior Vice President
Vizient
Bryan leads strategic supplier engagement and category-based service models across Vizient, Provista, Sg2 and aptitude to create sustainable performance improvement through analytics, insights and expertise. Bryan has direct leadership responsibility for Vizient’s Supplier Performance team and the Medical Device & Clinical Preference business.
Bryan has spent his career providing healthcare providers and suppliers with innovative strategies to drive cost, quality, and market performance. Bryan has held various leadership roles during his tenure at Vizient, both on the sourcing and consulting side.
Previously, Bryan spent several years at Johnson & Johnson as a corporate accounts director, leading various teams responsible for selling the complete spine and biologics portfolio. He was also tasked with providing clinical expertise to orthopedics and neurosurgeons, while ensuring the C-suite and supply chain leaders were aligned relative to the clinical and economic value that was being provided.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in business administration from Baylor University. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Ramy Hanna
Regional CEO, Continental, Mercy Roi and Special Ops Team
HealthTrust Performance Group
Over the past two and half years, Ramy Hanna has been leading supply chain and multiple operational system functions for HealthTrust. In the past, he provided advisement for future growth and optimization for Valify Solutions Group. Ramy also serves as the executive champion for transformational turn-around engagement for HealthTrust members and is a senior executive over the Mercy ROi partnership. He utilizes operator experience to enhance and improve provider based shared services. Ramy Hanna has been able to effectively align matrixed healthcare systems to create a complex diverse team with strong leaders. Over the past nine years, with the efforts of several teams has reduced expenses by $150M. Ramy was named in the Becker’s top 35 Supply chain Executives to Watch for in 2023-2024. Ramy received his MBA from Regis University and has an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Entrepreneurship with a minor in Finance and Economics.
Regional CEO, Continental, Mercy Roi and Special Ops Team
HealthTrust Performance Group
Over the past two and half years, Ramy Hanna has been leading supply chain and multiple operational system functions for HealthTrust. In the past, he provided advisement for future growth and optimization for Valify Solutions Group. Ramy also serves as the executive champion for transformational turn-around engagement for HealthTrust members and is a senior executive over the Mercy ROi partnership. He utilizes operator experience to enhance and improve provider based shared services. Ramy Hanna has been able to effectively align matrixed healthcare systems to create a complex diverse team with strong leaders. Over the past nine years, with the efforts of several teams has reduced expenses by $150M. Ramy was named in the Becker’s top 35 Supply chain Executives to Watch for in 2023-2024. Ramy received his MBA from Regis University and has an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Entrepreneurship with a minor in Finance and Economics.
David Harlow BS. Pharm D.
Senior Vice President for Allied Health Services
ECU Health
Dr. Harlow received his pharmacy degree in 1992 from the Medical College of Virginia/VCU and completed his Doctoral work at the University of Florida.
He serves ECU Health as Sr. Vice President of Allied Health Operations in eastern North Carolina. Formerly, he was responsible for Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Laboratory, and Chronic Care Management as Assistant VP for Professional Services and Chief Pharmacy Officer for Cleveland Clinic – Florida’s Martin Health System. He joined the Martin Health System in 2012 as the Chief Pharmacy Officer. Previously, he served as the Regional Director of Pharmacy for Southwestern Virginia for Carilion Clinic. Dr. Harlow has experience as an executive officer of his own clinical pharmacy consulting firm, ownership of a successful Retail Pharmacy, Home Infusion Operations, and Pharmacy Benefit Management.
He has been a legislative resource for the American and Florida Societies of Health System Pharmacist’s and most recently served as the Vice Chair for FSHP’s Legislative Committee. He is an adjunct professor for the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
Senior Vice President for Allied Health Services
ECU Health
Dr. Harlow received his pharmacy degree in 1992 from the Medical College of Virginia/VCU and completed his Doctoral work at the University of Florida.
He serves ECU Health as Sr. Vice President of Allied Health Operations in eastern North Carolina. Formerly, he was responsible for Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Laboratory, and Chronic Care Management as Assistant VP for Professional Services and Chief Pharmacy Officer for Cleveland Clinic – Florida’s Martin Health System. He joined the Martin Health System in 2012 as the Chief Pharmacy Officer. Previously, he served as the Regional Director of Pharmacy for Southwestern Virginia for Carilion Clinic. Dr. Harlow has experience as an executive officer of his own clinical pharmacy consulting firm, ownership of a successful Retail Pharmacy, Home Infusion Operations, and Pharmacy Benefit Management.
He has been a legislative resource for the American and Florida Societies of Health System Pharmacist’s and most recently served as the Vice Chair for FSHP’s Legislative Committee. He is an adjunct professor for the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
Bradley Haupt CMRP, MBA
Vice President Supply Chain and Contract Management
Monument Health
Brad Haupt is Vice President of Supply Chain at Monument Health. He has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and a Master of Business Administration, Global Operations, and Supply Chain. He has over 31 years of experience in healthcare supply chain management, which began with the United States Air Force.
Brad has an intense desire to help others realize their full potential and positively contribute to the community and to organizational goals. His strong leadership skills and experience helped his team develop a world-class offsite distribution system serving 35,000 square miles.
Brad’s experience as a volunteer fire services professional has provided a distinct perspective to healthcare preparedness. Brad’s teams test their skills and systems each year during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and various extreme weather events. This preparation uniquely positioned them to respond during the pandemic.
Most recently, Brad has led a multi-disciplinary team within Monument Health to implement the next generation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software systems and implemented a physician-driven value analysis process.
Vice President Supply Chain and Contract Management
Monument Health
Brad Haupt is Vice President of Supply Chain at Monument Health. He has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and a Master of Business Administration, Global Operations, and Supply Chain. He has over 31 years of experience in healthcare supply chain management, which began with the United States Air Force.
Brad has an intense desire to help others realize their full potential and positively contribute to the community and to organizational goals. His strong leadership skills and experience helped his team develop a world-class offsite distribution system serving 35,000 square miles.
Brad’s experience as a volunteer fire services professional has provided a distinct perspective to healthcare preparedness. Brad’s teams test their skills and systems each year during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and various extreme weather events. This preparation uniquely positioned them to respond during the pandemic.
Most recently, Brad has led a multi-disciplinary team within Monument Health to implement the next generation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software systems and implemented a physician-driven value analysis process.
Patti Hawkins
System Director - Ambulatory Pharmacy Services + 340B Director, Outpatient, Infusion, Home & Specialty Pharmacy
North Mississippi Health Services
Patti Hawkins, Pharm. D. received her Bachelor’s and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Mississippi. She has over 30 years of experience in health system pharmacy with a focus in ambulatory pharmacy business development, reimbursement, and strategic business operations. She is currently the system director for ambulatory pharmacy services including infusion services, home infusion, and specialty & retail pharmacy, and manages the 340B program at North Mississippi Health Services. Her areas of interest and expertise include health system reimbursement, payer contracting, prescription benefits management & medical specialty practices. Patti is also currently serving as Interim Administrator for Oncology Services and serves on the clinical faculty at the Union University School of Pharmacy and has held various leadership roles in several professional organizations.
System Director - Ambulatory Pharmacy Services + 340B Director, Outpatient, Infusion, Home & Specialty Pharmacy
North Mississippi Health Services
Patti Hawkins, Pharm. D. received her Bachelor’s and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Mississippi. She has over 30 years of experience in health system pharmacy with a focus in ambulatory pharmacy business development, reimbursement, and strategic business operations. She is currently the system director for ambulatory pharmacy services including infusion services, home infusion, and specialty & retail pharmacy, and manages the 340B program at North Mississippi Health Services. Her areas of interest and expertise include health system reimbursement, payer contracting, prescription benefits management & medical specialty practices. Patti is also currently serving as Interim Administrator for Oncology Services and serves on the clinical faculty at the Union University School of Pharmacy and has held various leadership roles in several professional organizations.
Latifah Jackson CTCD, CTCM, CCA
Supplier Diversity Manager
University Health - San Antonio
Latifah Jackson is a procurement professional specializing in Texas government procurement and a small business advocate. Latifah is the Supplier Diversity Manager at University Health in San Antonio, Texas. Her mission is to educate business owners on how to do business with government entities and help them further develop their companies. She has developed and led efforts locally and nationally.
Latifah prides herself on being a learner, having an innovative thought process, and excellent customer service. Latifah is a Certified Texas Procurement Manager, Certified Texas Contract Manager, and a Certified Contracts Administrator.
Latifah currently serves on the Board for the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency, Board of Directors as Member at Large for the San Antonio Public Purchasing Association and participates in other Professional Organizations.
She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M Corpus Christi and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Incarnate Word.
Supplier Diversity Manager
University Health - San Antonio
Latifah Jackson is a procurement professional specializing in Texas government procurement and a small business advocate. Latifah is the Supplier Diversity Manager at University Health in San Antonio, Texas. Her mission is to educate business owners on how to do business with government entities and help them further develop their companies. She has developed and led efforts locally and nationally.
Latifah prides herself on being a learner, having an innovative thought process, and excellent customer service. Latifah is a Certified Texas Procurement Manager, Certified Texas Contract Manager, and a Certified Contracts Administrator.
Latifah currently serves on the Board for the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency, Board of Directors as Member at Large for the San Antonio Public Purchasing Association and participates in other Professional Organizations.
She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M Corpus Christi and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Incarnate Word.
Bill Kellar
Vice President
HCA Strategic Sourcing
With more than 30 years of health care experience, William D. Kellar is responsible for all non-labor contracting efforts and related supplier relationships for HCA Healthcare. This includes all supplies, services and equipment needs across the enterprise. This executive leadership position manages team resources and personnel at the corporate and division levels and has ultimate ownership for the contract performance for over $14 billion of operational spend. This position also has leadership responsibilities to be strategically coordinated with HealthTrust GPO.
Vice President
HCA Strategic Sourcing
With more than 30 years of health care experience, William D. Kellar is responsible for all non-labor contracting efforts and related supplier relationships for HCA Healthcare. This includes all supplies, services and equipment needs across the enterprise. This executive leadership position manages team resources and personnel at the corporate and division levels and has ultimate ownership for the contract performance for over $14 billion of operational spend. This position also has leadership responsibilities to be strategically coordinated with HealthTrust GPO.
Michael Langlois
Consultant
Michael T. Langlois currently serves as a Healthcare Supply Chain Resource for Langlois & Associates, LLC. He has been under contract as a project manager for AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, Florida since August 2016.
Prior to starting his own consulting LLC in 2016, Mike served as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Beaumont Health from January 2015 – March 2016. Beaumont was a not-for-profit organization, located in Southeast Michigan, with net revenues of $4.1 billion and consisting of eight hospitals with 3,337 beds and 168 outpatient sites. Beaumont is now part of Corewell Health. Prior to his promotion to Senior Vice President of Beaumont Health, Langlois served Beaumont Health System, at that time, a three-hospital IDN, as its Vice President of Supply Chain from November 2008 through December 2014.
Mike has also held the positions of Interim Vice President of Material Management at Resurrection Health Care in Chicago (2010), Senior Vice President for Daudlin, DeBeaupre and Company (2008-2009), and Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Ascension Health (2001-2008). He began his career at St. John Health, where he was employed for nearly 25 years.
He is a member of the Advisory Boards of the IDN Summit, the Bellwether League Foundation and Wayne State University’s Healthcare Supply Chain Initiative.
Langlois earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wayne State University and a Master of Science degree in health services administration from Central Michigan University.
Consultant
Michael T. Langlois currently serves as a Healthcare Supply Chain Resource for Langlois & Associates, LLC. He has been under contract as a project manager for AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, Florida since August 2016.
Prior to starting his own consulting LLC in 2016, Mike served as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Beaumont Health from January 2015 – March 2016. Beaumont was a not-for-profit organization, located in Southeast Michigan, with net revenues of $4.1 billion and consisting of eight hospitals with 3,337 beds and 168 outpatient sites. Beaumont is now part of Corewell Health. Prior to his promotion to Senior Vice President of Beaumont Health, Langlois served Beaumont Health System, at that time, a three-hospital IDN, as its Vice President of Supply Chain from November 2008 through December 2014.
Mike has also held the positions of Interim Vice President of Material Management at Resurrection Health Care in Chicago (2010), Senior Vice President for Daudlin, DeBeaupre and Company (2008-2009), and Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Ascension Health (2001-2008). He began his career at St. John Health, where he was employed for nearly 25 years.
He is a member of the Advisory Boards of the IDN Summit, the Bellwether League Foundation and Wayne State University’s Healthcare Supply Chain Initiative.
Langlois earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wayne State University and a Master of Science degree in health services administration from Central Michigan University.
Dylan Lawlor
Director of Value Analysis
Prisma Health
Dylan is the Director of Value Analysis for Prisma Health and is a seasoned healthcare professional, with over 30 years of experience in various fields.
He started his career as a Medical Service Corp Officer in the Army in 1993; serving in multiple roles and duties until 2002. His next adventure was with the Greenville Health System (now Prisma Health) in the Lab; serving as the Manager of Phlebotomy and Front end processing.
While with Prisma Health, he moved into his current specialty in Value Analysis in 2009. While in this role, he has won numerous awards and been recognized in various publications for the Value Analysis program he has built from the ground up.
Director of Value Analysis
Prisma Health
Dylan is the Director of Value Analysis for Prisma Health and is a seasoned healthcare professional, with over 30 years of experience in various fields.
He started his career as a Medical Service Corp Officer in the Army in 1993; serving in multiple roles and duties until 2002. His next adventure was with the Greenville Health System (now Prisma Health) in the Lab; serving as the Manager of Phlebotomy and Front end processing.
While with Prisma Health, he moved into his current specialty in Value Analysis in 2009. While in this role, he has won numerous awards and been recognized in various publications for the Value Analysis program he has built from the ground up.
Kyle Mackinnon
Senior Director, Operational Excellence
Premier
As Senior Director of Operational Excellence within Premier’s Supply Chain Services business unit, Kyle plays a crucial role in driving efficiency and performance. He leads the process improvement arm of the Strategic Sourcing department, steering technology systems, business processes, and policies that enhance value to customers. Kyle also leads the Disaster Preparedness and Response function across the Premier enterprise.
Prior to joining Premier, Kyle served on active duty as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He also served as a Ground Supply Officer as well as the Supply Officer for 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.
Kyle holds a MA in Procurement and Acquisitions Management from Webster University, a BA in Political Science from The Citadel and a Graduate Certificate in Government Contracting from Webster University, a Six Sigma Green Belt certificate from Villanova University, and a Lean Healthcare Project Certification from North Carolina State University. Kyle lives in north Georgia with his wife and two sons.
Senior Director, Operational Excellence
Premier
As Senior Director of Operational Excellence within Premier’s Supply Chain Services business unit, Kyle plays a crucial role in driving efficiency and performance. He leads the process improvement arm of the Strategic Sourcing department, steering technology systems, business processes, and policies that enhance value to customers. Kyle also leads the Disaster Preparedness and Response function across the Premier enterprise.
Prior to joining Premier, Kyle served on active duty as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He also served as a Ground Supply Officer as well as the Supply Officer for 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.
Kyle holds a MA in Procurement and Acquisitions Management from Webster University, a BA in Political Science from The Citadel and a Graduate Certificate in Government Contracting from Webster University, a Six Sigma Green Belt certificate from Villanova University, and a Lean Healthcare Project Certification from North Carolina State University. Kyle lives in north Georgia with his wife and two sons.
Jake Marshall
Senior Director of Enterprise Emergency Operations
HCA Healthcare
Jake Marshall, MPS, CEM, FF/NRP is the Senior Director for Enterprise Preparedness and Emergency Operations with HCA Healthcare.
Since starting with the agency in 2017, Jake and his team have responded to more than 35 major national disasters and over 4000 other emergency incidents. Examples range across the 'all-hazard' emergency environment and include leadership through the WannaCry Cyber Attacks, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Florence, Michael, Ida, the 1-October mass shooting incident in Las Vegas, the 2018 California Wildfires, and the November 2018 Alaska Earthquakes. He has led the enterprise-wide implementation of multiple technologies and systems in use by thousands of staff and facilities. Additionally, Jake leads enterprise-wide efforts surrounding Hazard Risk Analysis and Mitigation.
Jake maintains his designation and currency as a Certified Emergency Manager, Nationally Registered Paramedic, and Firefighter. He is a frequent invitee to speak as an expert in the field at conferences across the United States.
Senior Director of Enterprise Emergency Operations
HCA Healthcare
Jake Marshall, MPS, CEM, FF/NRP is the Senior Director for Enterprise Preparedness and Emergency Operations with HCA Healthcare.
Since starting with the agency in 2017, Jake and his team have responded to more than 35 major national disasters and over 4000 other emergency incidents. Examples range across the 'all-hazard' emergency environment and include leadership through the WannaCry Cyber Attacks, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Florence, Michael, Ida, the 1-October mass shooting incident in Las Vegas, the 2018 California Wildfires, and the November 2018 Alaska Earthquakes. He has led the enterprise-wide implementation of multiple technologies and systems in use by thousands of staff and facilities. Additionally, Jake leads enterprise-wide efforts surrounding Hazard Risk Analysis and Mitigation.
Jake maintains his designation and currency as a Certified Emergency Manager, Nationally Registered Paramedic, and Firefighter. He is a frequent invitee to speak as an expert in the field at conferences across the United States.
Gee Mathen
Director of Pharmacy – Clinical Applications and Technical Services
Texas Children’s Hospital
Gee Mathen is the director of pharmacy clinical applications and technical services at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Previously, as assistant director of pharmacy applications and technical services, he managed a team of Epic Willow pharmacy experts who had just completed a 3-campus implementation of Epic® and Omnicell®.
Mr. Mathen received his degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston. His numerous certifications include Epic Willow certification; EpicCare® Inpatient certification; EpicCare Inpatient Decision Support Master’s certification; Advanced Quality Improvement and Patient Safety; and Resiliency Engineering and Patient Safety.
Mr. Mathen oversees the Technology, Inventory and Financial Teams for the Pharmacy at Texas Children’s. Mr. Mathen has been at Texas Children’s for 33 years and has a deep passion to improve the practice of Pharmacy by using technology.
Director of Pharmacy – Clinical Applications and Technical Services
Texas Children’s Hospital
Gee Mathen is the director of pharmacy clinical applications and technical services at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Previously, as assistant director of pharmacy applications and technical services, he managed a team of Epic Willow pharmacy experts who had just completed a 3-campus implementation of Epic® and Omnicell®.
Mr. Mathen received his degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston. His numerous certifications include Epic Willow certification; EpicCare® Inpatient certification; EpicCare Inpatient Decision Support Master’s certification; Advanced Quality Improvement and Patient Safety; and Resiliency Engineering and Patient Safety.
Mr. Mathen oversees the Technology, Inventory and Financial Teams for the Pharmacy at Texas Children’s. Mr. Mathen has been at Texas Children’s for 33 years and has a deep passion to improve the practice of Pharmacy by using technology.
Mickey Meehan
GVP Strategic Sourcing
Premier Inc
Mickey Meehan is the Group Vice President and General Manager of Purchased Services Sourcing & Technology and has been with Conductiv since 2016.
As an advocate of advancing technology to achieve business goals, Meehan has built his career around helping healthcare providers to simplify their operations. He is credited with designing and implementing the first machine-learning algorithms for automated classification and price/service level prediction in purchased services.
Meehan holds a BA in Accounting and Finance from Villanova University.
GVP Strategic Sourcing
Premier Inc
Mickey Meehan is the Group Vice President and General Manager of Purchased Services Sourcing & Technology and has been with Conductiv since 2016.
As an advocate of advancing technology to achieve business goals, Meehan has built his career around helping healthcare providers to simplify their operations. He is credited with designing and implementing the first machine-learning algorithms for automated classification and price/service level prediction in purchased services.
Meehan holds a BA in Accounting and Finance from Villanova University.
Terri Nelson MA BSN
Senior Director Value Analysis
Mayo Clinic
Terri Nelson, BSN, RN MA, is the Senior Director, Value Analysis Supply Chain Management at the Mayo Clinic and leads the Clinical Quality Value Analysis Team. She facilitates the Value Analysis process, development of the Product Formulary and manages the Product Recall/ Issue System. In addition, the Value Analysis team provides value analysis support to members of Captis™ a collaborative healthcare network comprised of 90+ members.
Terri has been an active member of the Association of Value Analysis Professionals, currently serving as the Central Region Director. She has been employed at Mayo Clinic for over 40 years in the roles of Staff Nurse, Nurse Manager, Practice Analysis, Director and Senior Director. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winona State University, Winona MN and Master’s Degree with a dual focus in in Health Human Service Administration and Management from St. Mary’s University, Winona MN.
Senior Director Value Analysis
Mayo Clinic
Terri Nelson, BSN, RN MA, is the Senior Director, Value Analysis Supply Chain Management at the Mayo Clinic and leads the Clinical Quality Value Analysis Team. She facilitates the Value Analysis process, development of the Product Formulary and manages the Product Recall/ Issue System. In addition, the Value Analysis team provides value analysis support to members of Captis™ a collaborative healthcare network comprised of 90+ members.
Terri has been an active member of the Association of Value Analysis Professionals, currently serving as the Central Region Director. She has been employed at Mayo Clinic for over 40 years in the roles of Staff Nurse, Nurse Manager, Practice Analysis, Director and Senior Director. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winona State University, Winona MN and Master’s Degree with a dual focus in in Health Human Service Administration and Management from St. Mary’s University, Winona MN.
Allen Passerallo
Senior Director of Sourcing and Value Analysis
Johns Hopkins Health System
Allen has served as the Sr. Director of Sourcing/Value Analysis at Johns Hopkins since May of 2020. He is responsibilities include establishing and overseeing sourcing and value analysis processes for Pharmacy, Clinical, Non-Clinical and Capital.
Previously Allen served as Sr Director of Clinical Sourcing at Cleveland Clinic July 2013. Previously, he served as the Director of Sourcing and Contracting for the surgery category within Cleveland Clinic Supply Chain. He was responsible for identifying, sourcing and negotiating cost savings and utilization opportunities for all surgical subspecialties with the exception of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. He held that position from January 2008 – July 2013.
In addition, he had oversight for sourcing and contracting for Excelerate, co-owned healthcare GPO between Cleveland Clinic and VHA. 2013-2020
Senior Director of Sourcing and Value Analysis
Johns Hopkins Health System
Allen has served as the Sr. Director of Sourcing/Value Analysis at Johns Hopkins since May of 2020. He is responsibilities include establishing and overseeing sourcing and value analysis processes for Pharmacy, Clinical, Non-Clinical and Capital.
Previously Allen served as Sr Director of Clinical Sourcing at Cleveland Clinic July 2013. Previously, he served as the Director of Sourcing and Contracting for the surgery category within Cleveland Clinic Supply Chain. He was responsible for identifying, sourcing and negotiating cost savings and utilization opportunities for all surgical subspecialties with the exception of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. He held that position from January 2008 – July 2013.
In addition, he had oversight for sourcing and contracting for Excelerate, co-owned healthcare GPO between Cleveland Clinic and VHA. 2013-2020
John Pastor
System Vice President, Pharmacy and Respiratory Care
Fairview Health Services
John Pastor, PharmD, FMSHP, FASHP, serves as system vice president for M Health Fairview and Fairview Pharmacy Services and brings over 30 years of experience in healthcare and leadership to the team. As a system executive for Fairview, John is responsible for leading pharmacy and respiratory care services across the health system.
John also holds a faculty appointment with the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy as a Clinical Associate Professor. John is a past-president of the Minnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists and has been recognized as a fellow of both MSHP and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
John is a passionate advocate for our patients and the profession and currently serves on the Vizient Pharmacy Network Executive Committee.
System Vice President, Pharmacy and Respiratory Care
Fairview Health Services
John Pastor, PharmD, FMSHP, FASHP, serves as system vice president for M Health Fairview and Fairview Pharmacy Services and brings over 30 years of experience in healthcare and leadership to the team. As a system executive for Fairview, John is responsible for leading pharmacy and respiratory care services across the health system.
John also holds a faculty appointment with the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy as a Clinical Associate Professor. John is a past-president of the Minnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists and has been recognized as a fellow of both MSHP and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
John is a passionate advocate for our patients and the profession and currently serves on the Vizient Pharmacy Network Executive Committee.
Ryan Pepper MBA
AVP Pharmacy Supply Chain
Ochsner Health
As AVP – Pharmacy Supply Chain, Ryan has responsibility for the contract negotiation, vender management, procurement, and strategic vision for system-wide functions of Pharmacy Supply Chain. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit health care provider based in southeast Louisiana that includes 39 hospitals, 400+ clinics, 14 retail pharmacies and Specialty Pharmacy. Ryan joined Ochsner in 2007 and has built the Pharmacy Supply Chain structure for a rapidly growing health system.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance at Loyola University- New Orleans, and his MBA from the University of New Orleans.
AVP Pharmacy Supply Chain
Ochsner Health
As AVP – Pharmacy Supply Chain, Ryan has responsibility for the contract negotiation, vender management, procurement, and strategic vision for system-wide functions of Pharmacy Supply Chain. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit health care provider based in southeast Louisiana that includes 39 hospitals, 400+ clinics, 14 retail pharmacies and Specialty Pharmacy. Ryan joined Ochsner in 2007 and has built the Pharmacy Supply Chain structure for a rapidly growing health system.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance at Loyola University- New Orleans, and his MBA from the University of New Orleans.
Jon Pruitt MHA, CMRP
SVP, CHC Supply Trust
Community Hospital Corporation
Jon Pruitt serves as Senior Vice President of CHC Supply Trust. He is responsible for implementing and administrating a quality-based, comprehensive supply chain management strategy for CHC’s supply expenditures and resource utilization. CHC Supply Trust supports over 140 independent and community-based hospitals with GPO support, services, and savings. Jon has more than 30 years of healthcare experience in directing supply chain and support services.
Before joining CHC, Jon served as Vice President, Supply Chain Integration for Tenet Healthcare-United Surgical Partners International (USPI), where he was responsible for supply chain integration of Tenet’s Outpatient Division into USPI.
Jon has also served in executive positions including UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, VHA Inc./Provista (Vizient), Texas Purchasing Coalition, LifeCare Hospitals, Inc. and The Broadlane Group, Inc. Jon retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army Reserves after 30 years of service. Jon holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas and a B.B.A. in Finance from Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas.
SVP, CHC Supply Trust
Community Hospital Corporation
Jon Pruitt serves as Senior Vice President of CHC Supply Trust. He is responsible for implementing and administrating a quality-based, comprehensive supply chain management strategy for CHC’s supply expenditures and resource utilization. CHC Supply Trust supports over 140 independent and community-based hospitals with GPO support, services, and savings. Jon has more than 30 years of healthcare experience in directing supply chain and support services.
Before joining CHC, Jon served as Vice President, Supply Chain Integration for Tenet Healthcare-United Surgical Partners International (USPI), where he was responsible for supply chain integration of Tenet’s Outpatient Division into USPI.
Jon has also served in executive positions including UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, VHA Inc./Provista (Vizient), Texas Purchasing Coalition, LifeCare Hospitals, Inc. and The Broadlane Group, Inc. Jon retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army Reserves after 30 years of service. Jon holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas and a B.B.A. in Finance from Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas.
George Robinson II
Director - Supplier Diversity and Inclusion
UPMC
George Robinson II is Director of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion for UPMC. He joined UPMC in April 2018 to enhance strategic planning and execution in the UPMC Supplier Diversity Program. Robinson brings to this position over 20 years of experience in Business and Engineering Administration, Government Management and Diverse Business Development.
Mr. Robinson presently serves on several local boards, including Life’s Work (Board Chair), Provident Charter Academy, Southwest Pennsylvania Engineers Outreach (SPEO), Riverside Center of Innovation, Women’s Business Entrepreneurship Council (WBEC)-East (Second Vice-Chair), Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), Laurel Highlands Boy Scouts of America, and the Pittsburgh Historical Landmarks Foundation, among others.
Mr. Robinson is graduate of the inaugural cohort of The Advanced Leadership Initiative (TALI) Executive Leadership Academy held in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).
Director - Supplier Diversity and Inclusion
UPMC
George Robinson II is Director of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion for UPMC. He joined UPMC in April 2018 to enhance strategic planning and execution in the UPMC Supplier Diversity Program. Robinson brings to this position over 20 years of experience in Business and Engineering Administration, Government Management and Diverse Business Development.
Mr. Robinson presently serves on several local boards, including Life’s Work (Board Chair), Provident Charter Academy, Southwest Pennsylvania Engineers Outreach (SPEO), Riverside Center of Innovation, Women’s Business Entrepreneurship Council (WBEC)-East (Second Vice-Chair), Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), Laurel Highlands Boy Scouts of America, and the Pittsburgh Historical Landmarks Foundation, among others.
Mr. Robinson is graduate of the inaugural cohort of The Advanced Leadership Initiative (TALI) Executive Leadership Academy held in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).
Wayne Russell
Vice President, Pharmacy Contracting
Premier Inc
Wayne is currently Vice-President of Pharmacy for Premier, Inc. and is responsible for the pharmacy team involved in contracting relationships with the pharmaceutical industry and wholesaler/ distributor industry. He also oversees the pharmacy fee-for-service program that offers educational and data services to the pharmaceutical industry and is also an integral part of the ProvideGx team which is a subsidiary of Premier focused on innovative solutions to the drug shortage crisis as well as our Intersectta GPO which focuses on oncology products. He also works extensively with the Premier team based in Washington, DC on a variety of legislative and regulatory, and policy initiatives affecting the pharmaceutical market. Wayne also has relationships with the University of Florida, College of Pharmacy as a Clinical Professor.
Prior to joining Premier, Wayne had multiple areas of responsibility in healthcare. He was Corporate Director of Pharmacy for the Bon Secours health system which had 22 hospitals from Maryland to Florida; Director of Pharmacy for Novation, LLC. in Dallas, Texas where he successfully secured the 340B Prime Vendor contract for Novation in conjunction with the Department of Health Research Services Administration (HRSA); Assistant Professor of Pharmacy, St. Louis College of Pharmacy and St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.; and lastly he has held various positions with Shands health system, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Vice President, Pharmacy Contracting
Premier Inc
Wayne is currently Vice-President of Pharmacy for Premier, Inc. and is responsible for the pharmacy team involved in contracting relationships with the pharmaceutical industry and wholesaler/ distributor industry. He also oversees the pharmacy fee-for-service program that offers educational and data services to the pharmaceutical industry and is also an integral part of the ProvideGx team which is a subsidiary of Premier focused on innovative solutions to the drug shortage crisis as well as our Intersectta GPO which focuses on oncology products. He also works extensively with the Premier team based in Washington, DC on a variety of legislative and regulatory, and policy initiatives affecting the pharmaceutical market. Wayne also has relationships with the University of Florida, College of Pharmacy as a Clinical Professor.
Prior to joining Premier, Wayne had multiple areas of responsibility in healthcare. He was Corporate Director of Pharmacy for the Bon Secours health system which had 22 hospitals from Maryland to Florida; Director of Pharmacy for Novation, LLC. in Dallas, Texas where he successfully secured the 340B Prime Vendor contract for Novation in conjunction with the Department of Health Research Services Administration (HRSA); Assistant Professor of Pharmacy, St. Louis College of Pharmacy and St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.; and lastly he has held various positions with Shands health system, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Amanda Sherred PharmD, MSHSA
Corporate Director Pharmacy Clinical Integration
Community Hospital Corporation
Amanda Sherred is the Corporate Director of Pharmacy Clinical Integration at Community Hospital Corporation where she provides guidance on pharmacy operations, medication safety, standardization efforts, and pharmaceutical value analysis for 142 facilities across the country. Through thoughtful leadership, data analytics, and clinical expertise, she helps facilities optimize pharmaceutical spend across all classes of trade including acute care, ambulatory care, long-term acute care, and community pharmacy.
Prior to joining Community Hospital Corporation, she served as the Clinical Coordinator at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial, the Pharmacy Informaticist and Antimicrobial Steward at Centennial Medical Center, and the Emergency Department specialist at Parkland Health & Hospital System.
Sherred received her Pharmacy Doctorate at the University of Florida and her Masters of Science in Health Service Administration from the University of Central Florida.
Corporate Director Pharmacy Clinical Integration
Community Hospital Corporation
Amanda Sherred is the Corporate Director of Pharmacy Clinical Integration at Community Hospital Corporation where she provides guidance on pharmacy operations, medication safety, standardization efforts, and pharmaceutical value analysis for 142 facilities across the country. Through thoughtful leadership, data analytics, and clinical expertise, she helps facilities optimize pharmaceutical spend across all classes of trade including acute care, ambulatory care, long-term acute care, and community pharmacy.
Prior to joining Community Hospital Corporation, she served as the Clinical Coordinator at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial, the Pharmacy Informaticist and Antimicrobial Steward at Centennial Medical Center, and the Emergency Department specialist at Parkland Health & Hospital System.
Sherred received her Pharmacy Doctorate at the University of Florida and her Masters of Science in Health Service Administration from the University of Central Florida.
Joseph Thomas Director, Clinical Supply Chain Ops
System Director, Clinical Supply Chain Operations
NYU Langone Health
Joseph (Joe) Thomas is currently the Director of Clinical Supply Chain Operations at NYU Langone Health. He began his tenure in 2010, as a Clinical Supply Chain Management Specialist, and has climbed the ranks within the same team with several promotions, In May 2017, he was given his current role of overseeing both Perioperative & Procedural Services.
He was most recently given oversight over Clinical Supply Chain Operations for the entire NYU Langone system, with the latest acquisitions of NYU Long Island (formerly Winthrop University Hospital) & Long Island Community Hospital. Joe has been involved as a lead in a number of new construction projects given his extensive knowledge of Supply Chain operations from inventory receipt to storage organization, to product use in the operating suite.
Joe prides himself on making continuous process improvements & enhancements to his current services, having received his Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma in March 2015, and has facilitated & participated in numerous 5S & RIE events.
System Director, Clinical Supply Chain Operations
NYU Langone Health
Joseph (Joe) Thomas is currently the Director of Clinical Supply Chain Operations at NYU Langone Health. He began his tenure in 2010, as a Clinical Supply Chain Management Specialist, and has climbed the ranks within the same team with several promotions, In May 2017, he was given his current role of overseeing both Perioperative & Procedural Services.
He was most recently given oversight over Clinical Supply Chain Operations for the entire NYU Langone system, with the latest acquisitions of NYU Long Island (formerly Winthrop University Hospital) & Long Island Community Hospital. Joe has been involved as a lead in a number of new construction projects given his extensive knowledge of Supply Chain operations from inventory receipt to storage organization, to product use in the operating suite.
Joe prides himself on making continuous process improvements & enhancements to his current services, having received his Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma in March 2015, and has facilitated & participated in numerous 5S & RIE events.
Molly Zmuda
Vice President, Product Strategy
Vizient
As Vice President, Spend management services and delivery, Molly leads program development, execution, and teams to advance the strategic alignment of Vizient’s spend management services to broader health system and supplier strategies through an expanded focus on Sustainability, Supply assurance, Price assurance, and Insights/intelligence in all areas of non-labor expense and across the entire supply chain.
Recently, as a leader in the Transformation Management Office responsible for Vizient’s enterprise-wide strategic transformation, Molly redesigned Vizient’s spend management delivery model in partnership with cross-functional teams representing business units, sales, account management, and corporate strategy with accountability to senior executives and, ultimately Vizient’s provider-members.
Molly was also previously responsible for Vizient’s national senior supply chain Member Networks connecting more than 320 provider organizations, nationally, including system-level executives and medical/clinical leaders in supply chain and the Large IDN Supply Network (LISN), representing 20-25 of the nation's largest health systems and more than 500 acute care facilities to: share leading practices and data, influence the industry, and develop high-value differentiating solutions
Upon initially joining Vizient, Molly was responsible for strategy and operations, including Board of Directors and Finance Committee activities, of the MNS Supply Chain Network, LLC. Molly built and led a team in program development, sourcing, pharmacy, and third-party analytics to deliver an average of $27M recognized annual value to MedStar Health, Novant Health, and Sentara Healthcare. During her tenure, Molly established the MNS Clinical Leadership Council comprised of CMOs and supply chain executives, enabling collaboration by nearly 40 physician leaders in clinical variation reduction.
In the provider sector, Molly was responsible for the clinical program development of Carolinas Trauma Network, a clinically integrated, enterprise-wide service line advancing full-continuum trauma/injury care across 900+ locations. In her leadership role at Atrium Health, Molly served as a co-investigator on an mTBI participatory action clinical research study in partnership with the CTN Research Center of Excellence and launched an original cross-continuum program evaluation strategy in partnership with Advanced Analytics to demonstrate a positive impact on clinical process and outcome metrics through CTN guidelines. Her efforts inspired a NCOEMS research initiative. Molly also developed CTN outreach strategy including an mTBI feature during Super Bowl XLVII.
Molly completed her administrative residency at the corporate office of MedStar Health under the President and CEO, then held leadership positions in system operations, performance improvement, and orthopedics/surgery service line administration in the Maryland and DC markets.
As a two-time grad of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Molly minored in English, received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and later completed her Master of Healthcare Administration. She now serves on the Next Generation Committee of the Board of UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and a member of the 100 Women initiative. Molly also travels back to volunteer in Baltimore with MedStar, specifically focused on community programs to advance allied health workforce development.
Molly and her husband Joe are busy and happy parents to Ben (9) and Mary Blair (7) – as well as Gracie Gray (their 2-year-old Beagle). North Carolina is home where you will find them racing around Charlotte from soccer to dance to piano, baseball, basketball, climbing, swim – or out to the coast on Ocean Isle Beach.
Vice President, Product Strategy
Vizient
As Vice President, Spend management services and delivery, Molly leads program development, execution, and teams to advance the strategic alignment of Vizient’s spend management services to broader health system and supplier strategies through an expanded focus on Sustainability, Supply assurance, Price assurance, and Insights/intelligence in all areas of non-labor expense and across the entire supply chain.
Recently, as a leader in the Transformation Management Office responsible for Vizient’s enterprise-wide strategic transformation, Molly redesigned Vizient’s spend management delivery model in partnership with cross-functional teams representing business units, sales, account management, and corporate strategy with accountability to senior executives and, ultimately Vizient’s provider-members.
Molly was also previously responsible for Vizient’s national senior supply chain Member Networks connecting more than 320 provider organizations, nationally, including system-level executives and medical/clinical leaders in supply chain and the Large IDN Supply Network (LISN), representing 20-25 of the nation's largest health systems and more than 500 acute care facilities to: share leading practices and data, influence the industry, and develop high-value differentiating solutions
Upon initially joining Vizient, Molly was responsible for strategy and operations, including Board of Directors and Finance Committee activities, of the MNS Supply Chain Network, LLC. Molly built and led a team in program development, sourcing, pharmacy, and third-party analytics to deliver an average of $27M recognized annual value to MedStar Health, Novant Health, and Sentara Healthcare. During her tenure, Molly established the MNS Clinical Leadership Council comprised of CMOs and supply chain executives, enabling collaboration by nearly 40 physician leaders in clinical variation reduction.
In the provider sector, Molly was responsible for the clinical program development of Carolinas Trauma Network, a clinically integrated, enterprise-wide service line advancing full-continuum trauma/injury care across 900+ locations. In her leadership role at Atrium Health, Molly served as a co-investigator on an mTBI participatory action clinical research study in partnership with the CTN Research Center of Excellence and launched an original cross-continuum program evaluation strategy in partnership with Advanced Analytics to demonstrate a positive impact on clinical process and outcome metrics through CTN guidelines. Her efforts inspired a NCOEMS research initiative. Molly also developed CTN outreach strategy including an mTBI feature during Super Bowl XLVII.
Molly completed her administrative residency at the corporate office of MedStar Health under the President and CEO, then held leadership positions in system operations, performance improvement, and orthopedics/surgery service line administration in the Maryland and DC markets.
As a two-time grad of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Molly minored in English, received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and later completed her Master of Healthcare Administration. She now serves on the Next Generation Committee of the Board of UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and a member of the 100 Women initiative. Molly also travels back to volunteer in Baltimore with MedStar, specifically focused on community programs to advance allied health workforce development.
Molly and her husband Joe are busy and happy parents to Ben (9) and Mary Blair (7) – as well as Gracie Gray (their 2-year-old Beagle). North Carolina is home where you will find them racing around Charlotte from soccer to dance to piano, baseball, basketball, climbing, swim – or out to the coast on Ocean Isle Beach.