Bellwether League

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.

Patrick E. Carroll Jr. (1948-2018)

Bellwether Class of 2018, represented by wife Fe Carroll

He was more interested in helping supply chain executives and promoting Bellwether League than being honored by it, but wife Fe called this recognition a great honor for him.

Marvin J. Feldman R.Ph

Bellwether Class of 2018

He revealed that building successful supply chain operations hinges on building strong professional and personal relationships everywhere.

John B. Gaida

Bellwether Class of 2018

He revealed that building successful supply chain operations hinge on building strong professional relationships everywhere.

Winifred S. Hayes, Ph.D.

Bellwether Class of 2018

She emphasized that clinical evidence should – and will – drive Supply Chain decision-making now and well into the future to great success.

Janine C. Jagger, Ph.D.

Bellwether Class of 2018 represented by fellow Virginian Mark Van Sumeren

She deeply influenced the Supply Chain industry by her passionate research into and development of worker safety products and processes.

Mary A. Starr

Bellwether Class of 2018

She expressed appreciation for the opportunity to spend her career in a profession filled with smart, passionate and fun-loving people who care for patient and the business of healthcare.

Nicholas C. Toscano

Bellwether Class of 2018

He shared his Bellwether recognition with his family, colleagues, peers and friends who enabled him to generate C-Suite interest in and support for Supply Chain operations.

Robert T. Yokl

Bellwether Class of 2018

He stressed the need for continual training and development of the next generation of Supply Chain leaders and professionals.

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, product 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.

Bellwether League Leaders and Luminaries 2019

Upcoming Events

Board of Directors meeting

September 20, 2019, 10 a.m.

7th Annual Healthcare Supply Chain Leadership Forum

September 30, 2019, 3:30-5 p.m.
The Westin-O’Hare, Rosemont, IL

12th Annual Bellwether Induction Dinner Event (BIDE)

September 30, 2019, 5:15-10 p.m.
The Westin-O’Hare, Rosemont, IL

Board of Directors meeting

October 18, 2019, 10 a.m.

Board of Directors meeting

November 15, 2019, 10 a.m.

Board of Directors meeting

December 20, 2019, 10 a.m.

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.

Our Partners