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Jack R. Anderson

Bellwether Class of 2020

He emphasized that the key to supply chain progress is keeping the valued customer at the forefront and center of whatever you say and do.

Doug Bowen

Bellwether Class of 2020

He reengineered supply chain operations through information technology-based productivity improvements and dedicated customer service.

Gregory R. Bylo (1958-2018)

Bellwether Class of 2020, represented by wife Marianne Bylo.

He promoted that enterprise-wide and industry-wide use of supply data standards would lead to accurate, detailed and transparent business decisions and transactions.

Fred W. Crans

Bellwether Class of 2020

He demonstrated how the development, growth and success of supply chain customer service hinges on professional and personal relationships.

Kathleen Garvin

Bellwether Class of 2020

She advocated for a supply chain function buttressed by data standardization and a user-friendly data utility.

Edmond D. Hardin, Jr.

Bellwether Class of 2020

He preached that collaboration, innovation and mentoring seal long-lasting partnerships that extend beyond transactional strategies and tactics.

David Reed

Bellwether Class of 2020

He emphasized that high-quality customer service should be valued as much as the desire and need for clinical integration and performance improvement.

Rita L. White

Bellwether Class of 2020

She reinforced that entrepreneurial attitudes and expertise, driven by information and logistics technology, will generate supply chain development and progress.

Clara Barton (1821-1912)

Bellwether Class of 2019, represented by Joy Squier, American Red Cross

In the 19th century, she demonstrated care and compassion for others through clinical services and an early supply chain model fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit.

Stanley J. Costello (1916-1976)

Bellwether Class of 2019, represented by daughter Paula Braun

In the 20th century, he epitomized the selfless, service-mindedness that should define and motivate supply chain performance excellence.

George Y. Hersch

Bellwether Class of 2019

He challenged the industry to get the C-suite interested in supply chain more than getting the supply chain into the C-suite.

Capt. Terry R. Irgens, USN-Ret. (1947-2017)

Bellwether Class of 2019, represented by son Rick Irgens

He paved groundbreaking new pathways for government-based procurement to supply the military with necessary products, equipment and services on the geopolitical and clinical battlefields.

Carl P. Meyer

Bellwether Class of 2019

He urged Supply Chain executives and professionals never to forget their commitment to customers, which include clinicians, patients, administrators and product and service companies.

Vance B. Moore

Bellwether Class of 2019

He likened Supply Chain operations to a lighthouse, built on a solid foundation that provides answers, services and solutions as reflected in the beacon of light emitted at the top.

Kevin O’Marah

Bellwether Class of 2019

He marveled at how Supply Chain foundationally impacts everyone and everything – from business to healthcare to lifestyle – embracing entrepreneurship that outpaces precedence.

Larry P. Smith

Bellwether Class of 2019

He characterized Supply Chain as the heart and circulatory system of an organization that makes everything move and function properly.

Our Purpose

Walk into any healthcare facility/provider organization and look around. Everything – and everyone – you see somehow was touched by the expertise of Supply Chain executives and professionals. These men and women account for the second largest expense category in a healthcare organization behind labor and serve as business, pro duct and purchased service experts for the clinicians who deliver high-quality patient care. Because of their notable and noteworthy contributions to the business and clinical processes of caring for patients, these Supply Chain executives and professionals deserve to be honored and recognized for their innovative and visionary achievements, accomplishments and dedication to leadership and high-quality healthcare delivery. Bellwether League Inc.’s Hall of Fame for Healthcare Supply Chain Leadership was founded and funded for that purpose.

Upcoming Events

Board of Directors meeting

December 18, 2020, 10 a.m.

Bellwether League Leaders and Luminaries 2019

Our Practice

Bellwether League Inc. brings to light the efforts of the influencers, innovators, pioneers and risk takers that helped and continue to help mold and shape the healthcare supply chain profession. Their successes serve as education and inspiration for future generations.

The Bellwether Award

Bellwether League Inc. selects individuals that meet its criteria to be publicly recognized and recorded in print and online media for their contributions in advancing and improving all segments of the healthcare supply chain.

The Future Famer Award

The Future Famers recognition award is Bellwether League's way of acknowledging individuals early in their career who have made significant strides to improve their organizations, themselves or even their profession.

The Ammer Award

The Ammer award is designed to recognize and rate current operational performance within the healthcare supply chain continuum as it develops.

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