Annual Conference 2024

Growth Multiplier

Every individual possesses a set of innate abilities, learned skills, and personal qualities. It’s not just about having individual strengths; it’s about multiplying their impact.

Gary Corless

Gary Corless is a seasoned C – suite executive with over 20 years of experience in
transformative business turnarounds and exceptional growth. Known for his ability to
simplify the complex, Gary has revitalized organizations and earned multiple awards for
creating outstanding workplace cultures that drive exceptional business results. Gary’s
leadership journey took him from an entry-level position at a startup to becoming
the CEO of PSS World Medical, then a $2 billion public company. His guidance led to
its $2.1 billion sale to McKesson, showcasing his skill in driving shareholder value and
executing mergers and acquisitions.
At Wounded Warrior Project, Gary’s strategic insights were pivotal in reversing a 40%
revenue drop and restoring double-digit growth within 18 months following a major
national media crisis, earning industry recognition for the speed and scale of the
turnaround.
Gary’s commitment to growth has always included both professional and personal
elements, believing they are intertwined. He has fostered environments where
professional excellence and personal well-being go hand in hand, resulting in high-
performing teams and sustainable success. This approach earned numerous ‘Best
Companies to Work For’ awards, reflecting his ability to inspire, motivate, and enhance
organizational morale.
As a speaker, Gary shares his knowledge on leadership, overcoming challenges, and
positive workplace culture. His ability to simplify complex concepts into actionable
strategies makes his insights impactful and accessible to diverse audiences.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

VAHRMM President

Joe Douglas Howze, Jr. is a Product Analyst at Sentara Health Plans, where he brings a comprehensive background in healthcare administration. His career began at Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, where he developed an asset management system as the facility’s first Purchasing Fixed Asset Manager. Transitioning to Riverside Healthcare in 2013, Joe honed his skills in contract negotiation and compliance. With an MBA from Hampton University, he joined Sentara in 2015 as an Orthopedic Contract Specialist, achieving substantial savings in supply chain initiatives. Now as Product Analyst, he supports the Medicare product portfolio, utilizing his expertise in supply chain, hospital administration, and health insurance. Joe also pursues his passion for broadcast journalism and embraces opportunities to contribute to the healthcare community, including his role as President of VARHMM. His guiding principle is that “Preparation meets opportunity equals success.

Moderator for the Reimagine Supply Chain Panel

Education Chair of VAHRMM

Vicky Lyle is the Vice President of Industry Relations at Owens & Minor, where she leads the Company’s involvement with industry and trade organizations worldwide. She currently serves on the executive board for Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH) and on the board of Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance (HSDA) and serves on the Council of Supplier Diversity for Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA). She also serves as a member of the AHRMM Steering Committee for the Learning UDI community. Vicky has been with Owens & Minor for more than 35 years, contributing business and technical expertise across all facets of the supply chain. She has served on the board of VAHRMM since August 2022.

Reimagine Supply Chain Panel

John Wright

As Chief Operating Officer for Advantus Health Partners, John is responsible for the overall success of the supply chain, overseeing production planning, inventory management, integrated logistics, and consulting services that provide customized solutions to complex challenges in healthcare. Leveraging over 25 years of experience as a healthcare operator, John is known for his strong track record in maximizing efficiencies and reducing costs while delivering high-quality services and products. Before joining Advantus Health Partners, John served as Vice President of Supply Chain and Support Services Operations at Intermountain Healthcare, where he led the organization to achieve a “Masters” designation on Gartner’s Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 list from 2017 to 2021, and he was honored with Gartner’s “Power of the Profession” award for diversity and talent in supply chain operations.

Reimagine Supply Chain Panel with Healthcare Supply Chain Executives

Jennifer McPherren is the Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement, and Chief Real Estate Officer for Sentara Health, one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. She oversees the $2B+ procurement operations, logistics, and supply chain performance for Sentara’s 12 hospitals and 30,000 employees. Jennifer also chairs Sentara’s Supplier Diversity Executive Council and serves on the board of MNS Supply Chain Network, LLC. Before joining Sentara in 2021, she held various leadership roles at Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. Jennifer holds an Executive MBA from Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts.

Reimagine AHRMM

Michael Schiller, FAHRMM, CMRP, is the Executive Director of AHRMM, a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association (AHA). With over 35 years of healthcare supply chain experience, Schiller leads strategic initiatives focused on workforce recruitment, cost management, and supply chain resiliency. He collaborates with healthcare executives, regulatory agencies, and academic institutions on various advocacy and educational efforts, including sustainability, leadership development, and mitigating human trafficking. Schiller holds a graduate certificate in information systems management, a Bachelor’s degree in business management, and has been recognized with the 2021 George R. Gossett Leadership Award.

The Power of Partnership

Angela W. McNally is the Vice President of Products & Healthcare Services, Southeast, for Owens & Minor, where she leads and grows a $3B commercial segment. With over 20 years of experience, Angela is an award-winning medical sales and strategy professional responsible for developing strategies and collaborating with operations, finance, and supplier teams to deliver top-notch services. Since joining Owens & Minor in 1999, she has held various leadership roles, including Dean of Sales for Owens & Minor University and Account Executive for key medical centers. Angela holds a Master of Science in Health Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Radiation Science from Virginia Commonwealth University. She resides in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband and two sons.

Power of Partnership Workshop

Chair-Elect VAHRMM

Andria Davis is currently the Director of Supply Chain Operations at VCU Health in Richmond, VA. She is responsible for the VCU Medical Center, the Children’s Hospital of Richmond and the VCU Health Adult Outpatient Pavilion in downtown Richmond. She also has the VCU Health Supply Chain Distribution Center and 120+ team members. Andria has over 10 years health care supply chain experience and more than 15 total years in supply chain/project management experience. She served on the AHRMM Board from 2017-2020 and has been a board member of VAHRMM since January 2023.

The Power of Partnership

David Davis, Vice President of Supply Chain at VCUHealth, is a seasoned healthcare supply chain executive with over 20 years of leadership experience. Renowned for his visionary thinking and innovative problem-solving, David excels in driving organizational transformation and fostering collaboration to achieve excellence in patient-centered outcomes. Since joining VCUHealth in 2022, he has led a comprehensive overhaul of supply chain activities, managing an annual spend of approximately $1 billion. Previously, he held multiple leadership roles at UCHealth and managed supply chain operations at Pilgrim’s Pride/JBS. David holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Columbia Southern University and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University.

Infection Prevention and New Product Introduction: Partnering with Vendors

Tracey Odachowski, MSN, BA, RN, CIC, CCRN-K, NE-BC, is the System Director of Infection Prevention for Sentara Health in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. She earned her BA in Biology from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, her BSN from Johns Hopkins University and MSN in Health Systems Management from Vanderbilt University. Tracey has been a nurse since 1999 with experience primarily in cardiothoracic surgery and general critical care. She served as a unit manager for 10 years and has been in Infection Prevention and Control since 2020. She holds national certifications in Infection Control, Critical Care and Nursing Leadership. She is a past recipient of the Excellence in Patient Safety Award from Virginians Improving Patient Care & Safety, Inc, and has a strong passion for patient safety, effective leadership, and teamwork.

Unleashing the Power of GS1 Barcodes

Beth Wells, Senior Director, Community Engagement, GS1 US

As a Senior Director of Community Engagement for GS1 US, Beth Wells is responsible for leading U.S. healthcare trading partners to actively engage, adopt, and implement GS1 Standards to improve their business and supply chain operations. With a focus on Providers and the Medical Device segments of healthcare, she is also actively collaborating with industry to address the FDA’s Unique Device Identification (UDI) requirements for enhanced patient safety.  Mrs. Wells has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare distributor and supply chain operations. She held numerous leadership roles focused on business growth and development at a leading Healthcare distribution organization where she managed the company’s most strategic medical manufacturing partner relationships. She also supervised teams of master product data and supply chain specialists focused on identifying, developing and managing supply chain improvement projects with both upstream and down steam trading partners. Mrs. Wells earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She currently resides in the mountains of southwestern Virginia.