VP of Supply Chain
OU Health
Mark Anway, MBA is the Vice President, Supply Chain at OU Health. He has worked in healthcare supply chain positions for 10 years with the last 6 years in various healthcare supply chain leadership roles.
Anway brings extensive experience in academic healthcare with a successful track record in supply chain transformations, exceeding cost savings targets, process development and sustainment, financial performance and employee engagement. Anway’s depth and breadth of experience in academic healthcare also includes experience at UChicago Medicine.
Anway holds master's degrees in business administration from Loyal University of Chicago and an undergraduate degree in supply chain management from Michigan State University.
Founder and Advisor
LeAnn R. Born Advisory Solutions
LeAnn founded LeAnn R. Born Advisory Solutions, where she advises suppliers, providers, GPOs, and other industry partners about the healthcare supply chain. As a supply chain thought leader, she helps clients drive strategies focused on improved population health, enhanced care experience, reduced cost, workforce well-being, and advanced health equity. Her background includes three decades of executive leadership of major health system supply chain services, program development with group purchasing organizations, and guidance to medical suppliers on effective sales strategies with customers. Before her consulting practice, LeAnn served as Vice President of Supply Chain at Fairview Health Services/M Health Fairview, Vice President of Contract, Program Services, and Customer Contracting at Novation (now Vizient), and several positions leading up to interim Vice President of Supply Chain at Allina Health. Clients rely on her expertise in a range of situations, from resolving urgent needs to long-term strategic planning.
Senior Principal
Vizient, Inc.
Theresa is a seasoned construction and healthcare facilities executive with more than 35 years of industry leadership. As a co-founder of Vizient’s Facilities & Construction Solutions program, she helped architect the program’s strategic framework, operational structure, and performance methodology, including the development of a comprehensive validation reporting and metrics process that continues to drive measurable outcomes for member organizations. Theresa’s career progression across multiple leadership roles at Vizient, culminating in her position as Senior Principal, reflects her strength in organizational strategy, enterprise-level program leadership, and the ability to operationalize complex capital programs. Her background spans more than two decades in diverse construction environments, bringing both practical insight and forward-thinking innovation to healthcare’s built environment.
VP of Facilities
Cincinnati Children's
Jim Burger serves as Vice President of Facilities at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He oversees Parking and Transportation, Grounds, Building Maintenance, Protective Services, Emergency Management, and Environmental Services, ensuring safe, reliable, and welcoming spaces for patients, families, visitors, and staff throughout the organization.
Jim began his career at Cincinnati Children’s on February 6, 1986, starting as a technician and steadily advancing through leadership roles. His nearly four decades of service have provided deep institutional knowledge and a strong understanding of frontline operations, infrastructure, and service delivery.
In his current role, Jim leads multidisciplinary teams that support clinical care, emergency preparedness, safety, and daily hospital operations. He emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence while aligning facilities services with organizational priorities. Jim remains committed to supporting the hospital’s mission to improve child health and transform care delivery for families and communities across the region every day through long-term planning and continuous improvements.
Senior Medical Equipment Planner
Partners Healthcare Group
After 20 years’ experience in Hospital Operations and Materials Management, Gloria led Equipment Planning Services for a national Design Firm for 15 years. She is now a Senior Medical Equipment Planner at Partners Healthcare Group. An expert in emerging technology and budget compliance, she’s planned equipment for all types of healthcare clients and projects - from minor renovations to replacement hospitals. She has a special interest in equipment’s impact on the Environment of Care, patient outcomes and satisfaction. She collaborates with clinicians and design professionals to forecast technology needs, maximize the use of existing equipment, and make prudent spending decisions. Her on-site hospital experience provides a unique perspective for project management, patient satisfaction and safety, regulatory requirements, and staffing concerns. She is respected for her expertise, attention to detail, responsiveness, and collaborative style.
Director of Planning, Design, and Construction
Intuitive Health
Nicole Cummings is a seasoned executive leader with a background spanning construction, architecture, and healthcare strategy. After rapidly advancing in the construction industry, she earned a degree in architecture from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, combining technical expertise with a strong business mindset.
She went on to found and lead both a construction company and an architecture firm, guiding organizations through complex projects and economic challenges. Following the 2008 industry downturn, Nicole successfully pivoted her career, serving as a project architect and trusted consultant for a large hospital systems. Her leadership in healthcare planning and delivery has included senior roles at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, ERDMAN, McKesson, and currently Intuitive Health. Nicole is recognized for driving innovation, leading high-performing teams, and delivering scalable solutions in complex, regulated environments.
Managing Partner
Medical Strategies International
Dennis Daar has been in the medical supply and device industry for over 40 years. For the past 24 years, he has been the Managing Partner for Medical Strategies International, (MSI). MSI is an outsource corporate accounts firm that helps clients develop their National Accounts strategy, then works toward gaining and implementing agreements with GPOs, IDNs, RPCs, Equipment Planners, and Government Sales. Prior to this, he held senior management positions at Stryker, SSI/Hill-Rom, Inc., STERIS/Hausted, and Skytron. His diverse responsibilities range from developing and implementing National Accounts, Equipment Planning Relationships, Government Contracts, Sales Management Strategies, and International Operations.
Dennis has been the past Chairperson of the Federation of American Hospitals Exposition Advisory Committee, part of Association of the National Accounts Advisory Committee (ANAE), Past Chairperson of HSCA/HISCI/HIDA, and of HISCI's Educational Committee. Also, he was a member of the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) IBEC Committee.
Dennis has been both a speaker and has appeared in print on assorted topics including healthcare, government sales, sales management, national accounts, and international issues. He consulted and appeared on the TV Show “ER”. In 2022, he received the first-ever Life-Time Achievement Award from the Federation of American Hospitals.
Senior Director of Facilities and Construction
Guthrie
Shawn Forrest joined The Guthrie Clinic in 2017 as a Project Manager. Prior to joining Guthrie, Shawn served nearly 20 years as a Building Inspector and Director of Codes and Public works. During his term in Code enforcement, he obtained 20 International Code Council Certifications in Building Inspection, Plans Examination and Fire Code. Using his Construction experience Shawn transitioned into Healthcare Construction. Shawn Progressed into the position of Senior Director of Facilities & Construction and received his Project Management Professional Certification. In his position as Senior Director, Shawn manages all construction and renovation projects for 6 Hospitals and 76 regional medical office practices in north Central Pennsylvania and upstate New York. With projects nearing $100 million, Shawn has utilized his years of experience to provide quality facilities that provide excellent care for patients located across 10,000 square miles.
VP of Facilities
Bowen Health
Eddie Gomez is a passionate healthcare facilities leader dedicated to creating environments that elevate patient care and empower future leaders. As Vice President of Facilities at Bowen Health, Eddie combines innovation with a people-first approach, overseeing strategic design and operations while fostering a culture of growth and mentorship. With experience across multiple health care settings, he has championed technology-driven solutions and sustainability initiatives that transform care delivery. Beyond infrastructure, Eddie is committed to succession planning—developing strong teams and equipping emerging leaders with the tools to succeed in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. His work in many healthcare settings reflects a vision for smarter, patient-centered facilities and resilient leadership pipelines. Eddie believes that building the hospitals of tomorrow starts with investing in people today, ensuring excellence for generations to come.
VP of Public Safety
Piedmont Healthcare
Mike Hodges is Vice President of Public Safety for Piedmont Healthcare, Georgia’s largest healthcare provider. With over 20 years of security experience, Mike oversees security and emergency management for 22 hospitals, over 40,000 employees, and billions in assets. He holds a master’s degree in executive leadership and is credentialed as a Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (IAHSS) and Certified Protection Professional (ASIS). Mike has served in every role within security, from frontline officer to executive leader, and is a recognized advocate for advancing healthcare security. Through the International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security, he helped develop the Workplace Violence Certificate program, led the Threat Assessment and Management in Healthcare training initiative, and currently chairs the Education Council. In addition to these roles, Mike has published in multiple journals and spoken in multiple venues as a strong advocate for safety and security in healthcare.
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Dan Hurry is a lifelong transformation agent with a passion for pushing the envelope and taking performance to the next level. As President of Advantus Health Partners, Dan oversees the strategic vision, growth and operational management of the cutting-edge supply chain solutions company. His experience in the food, energy and retail industry crosses manufacturing, product development, logistics, procurement, and merchandising. In 2010, motivated by a personal desire to improve processes, he ventured into healthcare. Since then, he has successfully implemented innovative supply chain strategies resulting in significant cost savings and improved services. In addition to his role at Advantus, Dan also serves as the Chief Supply Chain Officer for Bon Secours Mercy Health, the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the United States. Dan has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the State University of New York at Fredonia and an MBA from the University of Texas, San Antonio.
Founder
Digital Health Foundry
Tarun Kapoor, MD, MBA, is Founder of Digital Health Foundry, an advisory group with a tenacious focus on helping companies transform ideas into meaningful and effective solutions.
Most recently, Dr. Kapoor was senior vice president and chief digital transformation officer at Virtua Health. In that role, he oversaw Virtua’s Digital Transformation Office and orchestrated Virtua’s enterprise-wide master plan in support of an intuitive care journey for all consumers. During his 17-year tenure at Virtua, he served in additional executive roles, including as the chief medical officer for Virtua’s multi-specialty medical practice, and as the head of population health.
Dr. Kapoor trained in internal medicine at The George Washington University Hospital, where he stayed on to serve as chief resident and clinical instructor. He obtained his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson, his undergraduate degree in government and chemistry from Cornell University, and his executive Master of Business Administration from the Fox School of Business of Temple University.
Chief Facilities Executive
Lee Health
Dave Kistel is VP and Chief Facilities Executive at Lee Health in Lee County, Florida. He is a graduate of Furman University. Dave is responsible for the integrated facilities and support service operations of a multi-hospital system including four acute care hospitals and two specialty hospitals with a total of 1,865 beds, 5 million square feet of physical plant, multiple SNF sites, and over one hundred outpatient/physician office sites. His division includes 209 employees and eight departments: Facilities Management Administration, Ambulatory Facilities & Real Estate, Plant Operations, Facilities Planning & Design, Construction, Facilities Asset Management, Strategic Capital Construction Projects, and Environmental Safety. Dave is the 2022 HCD 10 Winner: Owner & the 2023 Lee County Healthcare Professional of the Year.
VP
Skanska
Bob Kramer is a Vice President, Project Executive for Skanska with 18 years of experience in the construction industry. Throughout his career, Bob has worked for healthcare clients across the Southeast on a wide range of project types. He is currently overseeing construction on the Lee Health, Gulf Coast Medical Center Expansion and Renovation project in Fort Myers, FL. Bob graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Construction Engineering and Management.
Executive Director, Facilities Services
Froedtert Health
Isaac Larson is the Executive Director of Enterprise Facility Services for Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin. As an Executive Director, he is responsible for all facility enhancement projects across the health network and is accountable for the administration and oversight of all maintenance and plant operation services. His past experience includes design and construction of many healthcare facilities across the country. He stays current within his industry by actively participating in the Wisconsin Healthcare Engineering Association and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering.
Partner
Excelerant Consulting
Jeff Little is a Partner at Excelerant Consulting. He is a recognized thought-leader in various aspects of hospital supply chain, purchased services, hospital operations, facilities and construction, and capital equipment. His primary role at Excelerant is to be a “growth engine” for clients seeking to expand their footprint with greater access to the market and stakeholders within. Jeff offers a unique perspective and is well-connected throughout the industry, having worked in clinical settings within world-class hospitals, and multiple Integrated Delivery Networks [IDN] and Group Purchasing Organizations [GPO]. Prior to Excelerant, Jeff was VP-Strategic Supplier Engagement at Premier, Inc., overseeing the Facilities, Construction and Environmental Services portfolio. He also led Premier’s Purchased Services team, dedicated to finding cost savings without compromising value for Premier members. Jeff is an active member and presenter in AHRMM, FAH, IDN Summit, and serves on the board of the ACE Summit, and holds double bachelor’s degrees in healthcare administration and business administration.
VP, Advisory Services
Haskell
Kevin boasts over 20 years of executive leadership in both for-profit and not-for-profit health systems. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Kevin has excelled in strategic and nursing leadership, operational and programmatic leadership, and strategic consultative roles. His accomplishments include driving multi-network healthcare transformation, business development, optimizing the patient journey, managing beds and patient flow, and preparing for certification.
Kevin is the facilitator of The Center for Health Design’s Trauma and Emergency Environment Network and is recognized as a subject matter expert and leader in the built environment from both clinical and operational perspectives.
With a Master's in Healthcare Innovation from ASU, Kevin currently serves as the Past-President of the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design and is also a Past-President of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (Arizona Chapter). He holds certifications as a LEAN Six-Sigma Black Belt, EDAC, and CCHM.
Director of Planning, Design, and Construction
Connecticut Children's
Reaghan Schicker has dedicated her 14-year career to transforming healthcare environments into spaces that heal, inspire, and support the patient journey. As Director of Planning, Design, and Construction at Connecticut Children’s, she leads a dynamic team responsible for space planning, wayfinding, renovations, and new construction across the system. Her leadership has been pivotal in shaping projects that directly enhance patient care, including the award-winning Medical Psychiatric Unit, the Infusion Center in Farmington, and most recently, a 193,000-square-foot patient tower that will expand critical services and redefine pediatric care in Connecticut.
A licensed architect with master’s degrees in Architecture (Wentworth Institute of Technology) and Business Administration (University of Hartford), Reaghan is Lean Healthcare certified and a member of the American College of Healthcare Architects. She also serves in volunteer leadership roles with the New England Healthcare Engineers’ Society and the Connecticut Chapter, where she contributes to advancing education and industry standards.
Director, Purchased Services and Capital Equipment
Community Hospital Corporation
Damion Schinnerer serves as Director, Purchased Services and Capital Equipment for CHC Supply Trust. In this role, he supports the capital equipment and purchased services needs of CHC client hospitals. His goal is to help member hospitals control costs, increase Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contract participation and coverage, and expand awareness of CHC Supply Trust's purchased services and capital equipment offerings.
As an experienced healthcare executive, he served as a VP/Director of Healthcare Technology Management for multiple large IDN's, focusing on contracts, capital acquisitions, cost control, and process improvements.
His healthcare leadership operations experience includes roles with Community Health Systems, OSF, AdventHealth, and Wellstar Health System.
Damion earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Friends University in Wichita, KS. He also holds a Master of Arts in Management & Leadership, a Master of Arts in Acquisition & Procurement, a Master of Business Administration and a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from Webster University in St. Louis, MO.
Director, Clinical Systems Engineering
Kaiser Permanente
Qusai Shikari is the Director of Healthcare Technology Management at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, leading the Medical Device and Technology Strategy, Planning, and Implementation Program.
With over a decade in the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) profession, he began his career with the Veterans Health Administration in Boston, Massachusetts and Indianapolis, Indiana, driving technology planning and installations and managing the Biomedical Engineering service program.
Qusai earned his master’s degree in Engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He also holds his professional certification in the US and is a Certified Clinical Engineer and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Manager of Clinical Planning and Design
UCHealth
Kaycee Shiskowsky is the Manager of Clinical Planning and Design at UCHealth in Colorado. With over 25 years of hospital nursing experience, including acute care and leadership roles, she now focuses on healthcare design and construction. Kaycee leverages her clinical and operational expertise to guide design decisions that enhance functionality and patient flow in new and renovated spaces. She has contributed to multiple hospital towers, medical office buildings, and clinical renovations, while also developing design standards to streamline processes across the system. Kaycee holds a BSN, MBA, and board certifications as a Nurse Executive and Nurse Coach through ANCC. She is Evidence-Based Design Certified and serves on the Board of Directors for Women in Healthcare Denver, continuing to advance research and best practices in healthcare design.
National Security Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Research Institute; State Department Diplomacy Consultant (2006-2023); Expert on Geopolitical Risk, Global Affairs, and American Politics
John Sitilides is Principal at Trilogy Advisors LLC in Washington, D.C., specializing in U.S. government relations, geopolitical risk, and international affairs, and is a National Security Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute.
He is a professional speaker at corporate, investor, and industry conferences, and before government, military and intelligence community audiences, on geopolitical risk management and the business impacts of international security policies. He explores the complex geopolitical and geo-economic decisions that impact markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and worldwide, helping corporate executives, investment managers and civic audiences better understand, anticipate, and mitigate risk.
Under a U.S. government contract under Presidents Biden, Trump, Obama, and Bush, Sitilides was Southern Europe Regional Coordinator at the Foreign Service Institute, the State Department's professional development and diplomacy academy for American foreign policy professionals. He was Board Chairman of the Woodrow Wilson Center Southeast Europe Project (2005-2011), following seven years as Executive Director of the Western Policy Center, an international relations institute specializing in U.S., NATO & EU interests in Europe and the Middle East until he negotiated its 2004 merger with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
He has testified before Congress and is a frequent national security commentator on U.S. and international media such as Bloomberg News, CNN, FOX News, CNN International, and NewsNation, and has been interviewed or cited in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Washington Times, The National Interest, Politico, National Public Radio, Asia Times, Institutional Investor, Tagesspiegel, South China Morning Post, and other leading print and digital media.
His domestic client portfolio includes industry leaders in real estate development, home construction and agribusiness, along with aviation and emerging technology companies, with a specialization in environmental regulatory reform and private property rights protection. He launched his career in the U.S. Senate and on a series of successful political campaigns.
Sitilides serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees of Leadership 100, a national Orthodox Christian foundation. He served on the Board of Directors of 3doo, Inc., a VR/AR media technology company, and of Biovest International, developing personalized cancer immunotherapies; the Board of Directors of International Orthodox Christian Charities, a global humanitarian organization; and the Board of Governors of the Advanced Imaging Society, promoting the global motion picture industry’s arts and technologies.
He is a member of the Association of International Risk Intelligence Professionals, the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, the Columbia University Club of Washington, D.C., the Empire State Forum, and the Association of Former Senate Aides. Sitilides holds a Master’s Degree in International and Public Affairs from Columbia University. His wife is an attorney and businesswoman, and they have four sons.
SVP, Facilities Management
Children's Health System
Clayton Smith’s background includes 15 years of experience in healthcare facilities management as well as 10 years in construction management and design. He currently is the Vice President Facilities Operations for Children’s Health System of Texas in Dallas, Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree in construction management from Missouri State University and his MBA from Webster University. He is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Senior Member of ASHE.
System VP, Design & Construction
Fairview Health Services
As the System Vice President of Design & Construction, Kristian leads strategic planning, design, and execution of healthcare construction projects across all M Health Fairview sites. With over 20 years of experience in the construction and healthcare industries, Kristian brings a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, patient-centered design, and the operational needs of modern healthcare facilities. Throughout his career, Kristian has successfully overseen the delivery of complex medical campuses, surgical centers, and specialized treatment facilities. His leadership ensures projects align with clinical goals while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and innovation. A collaborative leader, Kristian works closely with healthcare executives, architects, engineers, and construction teams to deliver environments that support exceptional patient care and long-term organizational growth.
Senior Principal
Shen Milsom & Wilke (SM&W)
James Ticer provides expertise and guidance to client organizations in the assessment, planning, procurement, and management of medical equipment planning projects.
Having been involved in the healthcare environment for over thirty years, James brings a wealth of first-hand experience to SM&W’s medical equipment planning consulting services. He has provided leadership and consultation for numerous equipment planning projects around the world, with clients including private, government and public healthcare organizations. As Healthcare Practice Leader, James is also responsible for providing insight and leadership to all of SM&W’s disciplines as related to technology solutions for the healthcare design and construction market.
Inspirational Speaker, Advocate, and Cancer Survivor
Jamie Valvano is an ordinary person that has been transformed by extraordinary circumstances. She witnessed the amazing victory when her beloved father, legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano, realized his life-long dream of winning the National Championship in 1983. Years later, however, her family was devastated when Jim was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Jamie was in the audience during his famous ESPY speech in 1993 when he stated, “We are establishing The V Foundation for Cancer Research. It may not save my life, it may save my children’s lives, it may save someone you love.”
After graduating from North Carolina State University, Jamie worked for The V Foundation for Cancer Research in its formative years and helped to establish the organization that has now awarded over $330 million to cancer facilities across the nation. In 2005, at the age of 33, Jamie was diagnosed with breast cancer. As a result of ground breaking research, doctors were able to uncover the genetic mutation that she had inherited from her father, and create a course of treatment that would increase her odds of survival. The prophetic words her father spoke took on an entirely different meaning now that she was facing her own battle.
Eighteen years after her diagnosis, Jamie continues to share private and personal insights to a variety of audiences in her role as a public speaker. She uses her voice as a cancer survivor, mother, and writer always pushing others to embrace their personal vision. Individuals cannot help but be inspired by the open, honest, and often heartbreaking lessons.
AVP, Planning, Design, and Construction
Cook Children's Health Care System
Sam Werschky is currently the Assistant Vice President Planning, Design & Construction where he is responsible for the development and administration of Cook Children’s Health Care System strategies in the areas of planning, design, and construction. He retired in 2017 after a 21 year career as a Civil Engineer in the United States Navy. While in the Navy he led diverse and complex engineering organizations around the globe providing construction and facilities management; capital planning; real estate and environmental services. After his retirement in 2017 and prior to joining the Cook Children’s team he was the Assistant Director, Transportation and Public Works for the City of Fort Worth and Senior Project Manager with Broaddus & Associate.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering and his Masters of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas.
VP
Clark Construction
Andree Yaap leads project development efforts from project identification and pursuit through cost estimating, purchasing, and design phase management for Clark’s Eastern Group.
Since joining Clark in 2015, Andree has worked alongside premiere institutions such as the University of Maryland Medical System, Inova Health System, Johns Hopkins Health System, MedStar Health, Urban Atlantic, and Kaiser Permanente to bring their projects to fruition.