5 professionals tapped by Hall of Fame for Healthcare Supply Chain Leadership as Future Famers

Bellwether League Inc., the Hall of Fame for Healthcare Supply Chain Leadership, recognized five professionals for their contributions to supply chain operations during the first decade of their respective careers.

The Future Famers Class of 2017 includes the following individuals who have made significant strides in the healthcare supply chain industry early in their employment:

• Ben Cahoy, Principal Contract Specialist, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
• Derek Havens, Senior Region Director, Premier Inc., Charlotte, NC
• Mark Growcott, PhD, Manager, Supply Chain Finance and Strategy, Oschner Health System, Harahan, LA
• Karen Kresnik, RN, Director, Supply Chain Value Analysis & Contracting, Nebraska Methodist Health System, Omaha, NE
• Christine Naughton, Communications Specialist, Supply and Service Resource Management, Dignity Health, Phoenix, AZ

“The Future Famers Class of 2017 has individually and collectively contributed to the supply chain profession and to their healthcare provider’s efforts to maximize supply chain performance,” said Jamie Kowalski, Bellwether League Co-Founder and Board Member who chairs the nominating committee. “Some Future Famers have done this through success in a narrow, more focused initiative, while others have taken a broad scope in what they have already done.

Each of their contributions and initiatives have prepared them to take on more and more diverse supply chain initiatives, while building their own self-confidence as well as the confidence in them by their organizations, peers and customers. Some of their successes were not necessarily in the typical recognized realm of supply chain management, but the Famers used their experiences and capabilities developed in that area.

Each has a jump start on the journey to round out their supply chain skill set even further, preparing them for more contributions as their careers progress.”

The newest Future Famers will be recognized during the 10th Annual Bellwether Induction Dinner event, scheduled for Monday, October 16. For more information about Bellwether League, visit www.bellwetherleague.org.