Associate and Project Manager
HuntonBrady Architects
As an Associate and Project Manager, Audrey Alai is an integral part of HuntonBrady’s healthcare team. A registered architect, her projects include new hospitals and expansions, pediatric services, ambulatory care, imaging and surgery centers, and major renovations within existing hospital campuses. Audrey currently serves on AIA Orlando’s Board of Directors as Emerging Professional Director and Chair of the Young Architects Forum, promoting mentorship within the newly licensed architects and community service in Central Florida.
Audrey graduated from the University of South Florida with her Masters in Architecture where she was a Graduate Research Assistant as well as the President of Student Women in Architecture. She enjoys learning new hobbies like surfing, skateboarding and anything else that can be done spending time outside.
Vice President, 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.
Vice President
Turner Construction Company
Larry Blackburn is responsible for overall client satisfaction on all Turner Healthcare projects throughout Florida. He has 42 plus years of Construction Management experience with Turner and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Larry is currently managing over $1B of Hospital Construction and renovation projects, which includes, UHS Palm Beach Gardens Hospital; Baptist Health South Florida Sunrise Hospital; Memorial Health ED/Trauma Renovation; Memorial Health Family Birthplace Renovation; Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital; Orlando Health Bayfront Medical Pavilion; and Sarasota Memorial Health Cancer Pavilion. Prior to relocating to Florida, he completed a $352 million Teaching Hospital for the University of Kentucky. He is a member of the American Society for Healthcare Engineers and the Florida Healthcare Engineering Association. Larry became a LEED Accredited Professional in 2009 and has been a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Ohio since 1987. He has earned the ASHE Healthcare Contractor’s Certification and has gained extensive AHCA experience in Florida. He was awarded the Project Manager of the Year by the American Subcontractor Association (Cincinnati chapter) in 1988.
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 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.
Lead Project Manager
Vandalia Health
With over a decade of experience in project management, Faith Cooper is a trusted leader in healthcare construction and facility development. As the Lead Project Manager for Vandalia Health - Charleston Area Medical Center, she has been instrumental in delivering impactful capital projects since joining the CAMC organization in 2014.
Faith's extensive portfolio includes large-scale healthcare developments such as a three-story cancer center featuring a radiation oncology suite, a 100,000-square-foot ICU bed tower addition, an outpatient surgery center, a cardiac imaging suite, and numerous multidisciplinary clinics. She has overseen a diverse range of imaging equipment replacements and complex infrastructure upgrades, managing projects of varying scope and budget with precision.
Beyond healthcare construction, Faith has leveraged her expertise to drive projects in facilities infrastructure replacement, private wealth management and financial facilities for Bank of America, and compounding pharmacy renovations for United HealthCare Group. Her ability to navigate complex projects while maintaining high-quality standards has solidified her reputation as a results-driven project manager committed to excellence in every endeavor.
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.
Director, Facilities Construction
Harris Health System
Soudabeh serves as the Director, Facilities Construction and currently leads two of the organization’s most high profile initiatives- the LBJ Expansion and LBJ Legacy Renovation projects. In this role, she provides strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership, guiding complex healthcare construction efforts to alignwith long-termoperationalgoalsandstakeholders expectations. With over 22 years of experience, Soudabeh has successfully managed large- scale construction projects from initial planning and design through construction and final activation. Her expertise spans across both public and private sector developments, with a proven track record of ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. She has led major projects in South Florida and now brings her leadership and technical expertise to Houston Region, driving innovation and excellence in healthcare facility delivery.
Senior Director, 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.
Executive Director of Retail Services | Health Parks
AdventHealth
Joel George, MBA, MSN, RN, is a visionary healthcare executive transforming how care is delivered merging clinical excellence with hospitality-level experiences. Beginning as an ER and interventional radiology nurse, Joel saw early on how transactional healthcare could feel. Inspired by his travels and family’s healthcare challenges, he pursued dual master’s degrees and became a leader in healthcare design and strategy. As Regional Director of Imaging at AdventHealth, he introduced sensory-driven environments that lowered sedation rates and elevated patient comfort. Handpicked by AdventHealth executive leadership in 2018, Joel helped envision and launch AdventHealth’s Health Parks one-stop, concierge-style medical centers. To date, he’s been pivotal in the design and launch of four Health Parks and the Orlando Magic Training Center, all rooted in community-centric hospitality care. Named a 2023 IACC Business Professional of the Year and Orlando Business Journal’s 2024 “40 Under 40,” Joel is also a PhD candidate, husband, and proud #GirlDad reshaping healthcare’s future.
Associate Principal/Director of Healthcare
Flad Architects
As Associate Principal and Director of Healthcare at Flad Architects, Mathew Grant leads multidisciplinary teams in designing innovative, efficient, and sustainable healing environments. With over 22 years of experience, he specializes in strategic, master, and functional planning for healthcare projects. His portfolio includes collaborations with academic medical centers such as Cleveland Clinic, NYU Langone, and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, as well as community health systems like Lee Health and Genesis Health. A Harvard-trained architect, Mathew is dedicated to advancing design solutions that enhance patient care and align with client goals.
AVP, Strategic Sourcing
Jefferson Health
Rick Gresko is an Associate Vice President of Strategic Sourcing overseeing purchased services/indirect and capital supply at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health. With a multidisciplinary career spanning over 23 years, he’s led transformative change to grow top line revenue and yield improved economic value on external expenses through effective contracting strategies. His progressive leadership in sourcing and supply chain management reflects diverse experience in healthcare across a high growth biopharmaceuticals division of a multinational pharmaceutical giant, a non-profit academic healthcare provider, and regional health maintenance payor organization. His teams were recognized by c-suite executives as key contributors to increasing operational efficiencies, mitigating organizational risk, and optimizing cost in the supply chain. Rick’s work was featured in presentations at Becker’s Healthcare and the JP Morgan Healthcare conferences. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.
Vice President, Operations
Vanderbilt Health Purchasing Collaborative
Tony Gribble serves as Vice President of Supply Chain at Vanderbilt Health Purchasing Collaborative, where he oversees day-to-day operations, sourcing and contracting, data intelligence, and client management.
With extensive experience in the healthcare supply chain sector, Tony previously served as Director of Supply Chain, leading sourcing, contracting, and data strategy efforts for multiple health systems nationwide. His career also includes leadership roles with MedAssets and Vizient, Inc., where he worked as a Client Executive supporting hospitals across the country.
In addition to his work with health systems and GPOs, Tony has experience in the consulting space. He served as a Senior Consultant for the Naval Education and Training Command, where he held the role of Information Assurance Officer.
Tony holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Management Information Systems and Management.
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.
Director Facilities and Construction Portfolio Advisor
Premier, Inc.
Corey is the Director of Facilities and Construction Portfolio Advisor at Premier, responsible for driving value and savings with contracted suppliers in facilities, construction, and EVS areas. With 14 years of hands-on trade experience and 8 years in leadership roles, Corey has managed construction projects exceeding $20 million across 300+ facilities in three states, leading teams of over 50 individuals.
He was globally recognized as one of the “top 40 under 40” by the International Facilities Managers Association in 2020. Corey holds formal training from Williamson College of the Trade in Powerplant technology, a BS in Business from Neuman University, and is completing an MS in Construction Management from Arizona State University.
At Premier, Corey helps members navigate contracts and build strategic relationships with suppliers, providing a pathway to valuable business connections.
Vice President, 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.
Associate Principal
Vizient, Inc.
Mike Kolp is Associate Principal in Capital Equipment Solutions. In this leadership role, he is responsible for Data/Analytics, Capital Asset Management and Strategic Sourcing.
Mike joined Vizient in August of 2011 to manage Supply Analytics team supporting Vizient’s aggergation groups.
Kolp has a diverse background that includes management experience in Healthcare, Communications, Marketing, and Construction industries spanning over 25 years. Throughout his thirteen-year tenure at Vizient he has served in numerous capacities. He began as a data analytics manager, where he led the strategy and operational direction of the supply network analytics team to support $10 billion in spend. To gain further insight into the company’s inner workings, he moved into the role of portfolio executive. Within this role, he gained experience and extensive knowledge in multiple business units, including support services, purchase services & imagining, and capital & facilities.
In 2019, Kolp was promoted to lead Vizient’s facilities, capital and construction program, based on his operational efficiencies, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, and ability to view things with a very creative spirit. Within a five year span the portfolio grew from $830 million to $2.2 billion in spend.
Prior to joining the company, Mike was responsible for sales and operations for Clear Channel’s southwest region. In addition, he owned a residential custom home business in the Dallas-Ft Worth area.
Kolp holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Business Management, Consumer Behavior, Market Research, and Market Strategy from The University of Texas at Arlington.
Vice President, Project Executive
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.
Administrative Director, Bio-Medical Equipment Services
CoxHealth
Jessica Lightfoot is the Administrative Director of Biomed, Diagnostic Imaging Repair Service, and Clinical Asset Management at CoxHealth. She oversees operations for thousands of clinical devices across a multi-hospital system, ensuring caregivers have safe, reliable equipment. With 13 years in healthcare, including eight dedicated to biomedical equipment services, Jessica leverages her diverse experience in business coordination, employee relations, and patient advocacy to drive operational excellence. Passionate about elevating technical services as a sustainable career, she launched CoxHealth’s Biomed Internship Program, fostering new talent and growth in biomedical fields. Jessica uses equipment lifecycle data to strengthen strategic capital investment decisions, enhancing asset tracking, reliability, and organizational efficiency. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Harding University and a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University.
CEO
Paradigm Venture Group
Vincent Matozzo is a visionary leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation, with over 15 years of experience across healthcare, finance, and logistics. As CEO of Paradigm Venture Group, he has led multimillion-dollar automation initiatives that have delivered over $65M in cost savings, reduced supply shortages by 90%, and improved procurement efficiency through integrations with IDNs, Industry partners and emerging technology startups.
Vincent’s expertise spans AI strategy, predictive analytics, and responsible AI governance—ensuring HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2 compliance across complex healthcare ecosystems. He has served in senior roles at NYU Langone, Yale New Haven Health, and Vizient, where he spearheaded enterprise-wide automation, contracting, and data innovation.
Recognized for securing executive buy-in and delivering 12:1 ROI for healthcare coalitions, Vincent blends deep technical acumen with strategic consulting to drive measurable outcomes in healthcare performance, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
Capital Program Director
HonorHealth
Currently manages capital pools for 12 service lines for 6 Hospitals, Foundation, Medical Groups and Military Partnership. Able to generate +6M in cost avoidance/savings since 2020, through negotiations, project management, RFP, benchmarking, clinical equivalencies, standardization and capturing economies of scale in bulk purchases. Matt holds B.S. degrees in Computer Information Systems (2007), Supply Chain Management (2008) and International Business (2008) and received his Master’s in Health Administration (2011) and Business Administration (2012) from Arizona State University.
Manager, Plant Operations & Facilities
Cottage Health
Craig Mohan CHFM, HACP-CMS, HACP-PE, 19 years of healthcare and 35 years Facilities Management experience. Manager of Plant Operations and Facilities for Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, a 519 bed Level 1 trauma center on California’s Central Coast. Oversees electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Engineering, Fire Life Safety systems and maintenance. Member of the Infection Prevention & Control committee, Environment of Committee and Water Management team manager. Participated in the startup and commissioning of the Central Plant and patient care pavilions while operating existing structures. Current Vice President for Central Coast chapter of California Society for Healthcare Engineering. Member of the NFPA, AAMI, ASHE, CSHE and AHA.
Former Health System CFO
John Mordach is a seasoned Financial Executive most recently serving as Executive Vice President & CFO for Jefferson Health, John was responsible for transformation and modernization, and accountable for all financial functions system-wide. This followed his time at the Duke University Health System, where John was simultaneously Senior Vice President, CFO, Treasurer and Chair of the Board of Directors of Durham Casualty Company, Ltd. Prior to this, John held senior finance leadership roles at Chicago’s Rush University System for Health and several other health systems.John earned his MBA at the University of Chicago and a Bachelor degree at Merrimack College. John was named Financial Executives International (Chicago Chapter) CFO of the Year in 2015 and has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as One of Top 150 Health Systems CFOs. John and his wife, Carol, enjoy family time with their four adult children. John also enjoys running, American history and cheering on his homeland Boston sports teams.
CEO
Mountain Independent Hospital Alliance
Janelle Nelson is the CEO of Maintain Independent Hospital Alliance. Enjoying her 34th year in healthcare, advocating and collaborating for and with patients, patient’s families and caregivers, providers, care teams, all levels of healthcare leaders, vendor partners and payers.
At the helm of MIHA since 2012, achieved a positive ROI for members year over year, across healthcare operations. Brings proactive and strategic approaches to challenging the status quo with innate curiosity, intentional listening, creative & effective partnerships and contracts. Brings leaders together for networking and advisory peer groups. All this is possible through intentionally building relationships and genuinely caring about people and supporting their success.
Grateful for 50 years of life experiences; connecting with people, ideas, lessons learned, knowledge, and education. Grateful for the soul filling work and success achieved through sharing ideas, best practices, and meaningful connections. Intentionally incorporates laughter & humor with a positive outlook & high energy to everyday!
Principal and Director of Technology
TLC Engineering
Taw is a Principal and Director of Technology at TLC Engineering Solutions, leading a multidisciplinary team across 11 offices nationwide. With over 24 years of experience in technology consulting and systems engineering, Taw specializes in the design of converged technology infrastructure for healthcare and mission-critical environments. His work encompasses structured cabling systems, high-availability network backbones, access control, IP video surveillance, RTLS, wireless (Wi-Fi and Private LTE), DAS, and integrated AV solutions. Taw brings a deep understanding of clinical operations and medical technology workflows, enabling the design of resilient, scalable systems that support EHR, nurse call, telemetry, and digital imaging systems across acute care, ambulatory, and specialty facilities. A U.S. Military Academy graduate, Taw integrates operational discipline with a consultative design approach, providing strategic guidance from master planning through commissioning. He regularly speaks at national conferences and contributes technical publications focused on emerging technologies such as AI-driven analytics, intelligent edge infrastructure, and virtual care enablement.
Principal
TLC Engineering
Chris, a Senior Electrical Engineer and Principal at TLC, is a 2002 graduate of New Jersey Institute of Technology Albert Dorman Honors College and has over 23 years of experience in engineering analysis and healthcare facility design. As part of TLC’s Orlando Healthcare Operations team since 2005, his extensive expertise encompasses a wide range of projects for health care facilities throughout the state of Florida and beyond. As engineer of record and project manager for projects ranging from imaging equipment replacements to new construction hospital campuses, Chris strives to provide innovative solutions for complex design challenges with a focus on systems reliability, resiliency, and patient safety.
Associate Principal
Page
Chris serves as the Director for Healthcare in the South East for Page. He has spent the last 15 years working on acute and ambulatory healthcare projects throughout Florida adn the Southeast. He served as a founding member and chair of the USGBC SWFL branch for several years and has been recognized as an AIA Associate of the Year, USGBC SWFL Member of the Year, and Gulf Shore Business 40 under 40. He's currently working on healthcare projects and masterplans across the south east as well as FEMA recovery projects in the USVI. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and Virginia Tech. He lives just outside of Atlanta with his wife, his Great Pyrenees puppy, Parmesan, and his 8 year old son, Henry.
ESPN/PAC 12 Commentator, Author, and Nike Athlete
Anthony Robles is a three-time all-American wrestler who won the 2010-11 NCAA wrestling championship in the 125-pound weight class despite being born with only one leg. A graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in Business Communication, he was also awarded the 2011 NCAA “Best Wrestler of the National Tournament Award”. Robles is the recipient of the “Jimmy V Perseverance Award” at the 2011 ESPN ESPYs and he has also received the NFL “Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award”. Robles is a Nike athlete, the first signed to an agreement after having retired from active participation in a sport. He is currently ESPN's NCAA wrestling analyst and expert. He was inducted to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2012 and is the author of Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion. In 2013, President Obama appointed Robles as a member of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. Additionally, Robles was a member of the Presidential Delegation to the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games. In 2015, the National Wrestling Media Association awarded Robles with the "Broadcaster of the Year" award, and he was inducted into Arizona's Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. Between 2018 - 2021, he became the Guinness World Record Holder for 3 different pull-up records. In 2022, Robles was inducted into ASU's Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame. As a testament to the extraordinary nature of his life story, principal photography for a film based on Robles’ life was completed in January 2024. Produced by Artist Equity and set to be distributed by Amazon Prime MGM, the film titled “Unstoppable,” features an ensemble cast including Don Cheadle, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Pena, and Jennifer Lopez
Principal, Medical Equipment and Technology Practice Director
Mazzetti + GBA
With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and health sciences, Bryen Sackenheim is a recognized leader in strategic planning and design, specializing in medical equipment, procurement, and transition/move planning services. His multidisciplinary background spans architecture, engineering, and construction management, giving him a unique ability to bridge technical detail with practical implementation. As Principal and Practice Director of medical equipment and IT/technology planning and consulting services, Bryen leads high-performing teams and complex projects that support hospitals and health systems through growth, innovation, and transformation. He is known for his collaborative approach, guiding clients through the integration of technology and equipment solutions from concept to occupancy. His expertise and insight make him a trusted advisor and frequent speaker on the future of healthcare planning and delivery.
Leadership Development Programs Coordinator,
University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business
Nancy Scott, Ph.D., MBA, is the Leadership Development Programs director for the Haslam College of Business Executive Degree Programs. Nancy designs and heads the executive education programs’ leadership development assessments and development activities. She also teaches courses in leadership in several of the college’s executive education, MBA, non-degree, and undergraduate programs. Her teaching focuses on leadership as a relational influence process. She covers topics that include power and influence, motivation, performance management, high performing teams, innovation emotional intelligence, and change leadership. Her primary research interests are humor, leadership and leadership development, organizational hardiness, training transfer, social entrepreneurship, and experiential learning. She is a member of the Academy of Management, the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and the Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society. Nancy also serves on the International Coaching Federation Tennessee board. Nancy is a certified facilitator in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology, the Strengths Deployment Inventory, Hogan Assessments, and the Predictive Index. In 2015, she won the Chancellor's Excellence in Teaching Award. She won the Outstanding Faculty Award in the Strategic Leadership Executive MBA program in 2022 and 2024. In 2023, she was the winner of the Richard Sanders Award in Graduate and Executive Education, the Outstanding Faculty Award for the Master of Science in Management & Human Resource Program, and the Alumni Outstanding Teacher Award.
Executive Director of Facilities
West Tennessee Healthcare
Doug Sellers brings more than three decades of engineering and facilities leadership to his role as Executive Director of Facilities at West Tennessee Healthcare. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin with a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Doug has held leadership roles at major organizations including Kellogg’s, ConAgra Foods, and Wilson Sporting Goods. His career has spanned plant management, industrial controls, and project management, consistently grounded in a strong commitment to operational excellence and team leadership. Doug’s values—faith, family, and career—guide his professional and personal life, and he is known for leading by example, communicating with integrity, and mentoring those around him. Originally from Huntingdon, Tennessee, Doug enjoys boating, sports, and spending time outdoors with his wife, DeAnna, their four grown children, and nine grandchildren.
Principal
IMEG Corp
Suraj Soudagar, MS, MBA, LEED AP, is an award-winning Senior Principal and Project Executive at IMEG, specializing in medical equipment planning. As a clinical engineer and LEED Accredited Professional, Suraj leads IMEG’s largest and most complex projects, including numerous greenfield and replacement hospitals coast-to-coast. His consistent association with award-winning projects since 2015 underscores his leadership and expertise in the field. Suraj’s continuous self-education in healthcare technology provides him with a critical advantage during all phases of project cycle from initiation to implementation. A master negotiator, his strong rapport with healthcare professionals and in-depth knowledge of clinical operations make him a go-to expert for innovative, tailored solutions. Suraj is also at the forefront of evaluating emerging technological trends, ensuring their safe and effective integration into healthcare environments. As the former President of the Clinical Engineering Association of Illinois and a recipient of C-SE magazine’s 40-under-40 award, he has played a pivotal role in several award-winning projects, including the Marcus Tower at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, winner of Health Facilities Management’s 2023 ASHE Vista Award and most recently The Center for Health Design’s - 2025 Evidence-Based Design Touchstone Gold Award for - Harris Health, Lyndon B Johnson Replacement Hospital.
VP, Facilities, Construction, Real Estate
Beacon Health System
Brian leads a team responsible for system-wide facilities, real estate, and construction for Beacon Health System in Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan. The team is charged with ensuring the campus footprints and community sites are developed responsibly, with a vision over fifty years into the future, and prepared to meet changing demands in healthcare. A proud Husker, Brian studied architecture at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln before over a decade in private practice focused on planning and design across healthcare, higher education, early education, and campus planning. Most recently he spent nearly a decade leading planning, design, construction, real estate, sustainability, and other key missions for the combined University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine their clinical partner before joining Beacon in 2024.
Vice President, Design & Construction
M Health Fairview
As the 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
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.
Senior Vice President
ADAMS Management Services Corporation
Scott Vinson is the Senior Vice President of ADAMS Management Services Corporation. He has thirty (30) years of experience as one of the most experienced leaders in medical equipment planning. Scott’s strong strategic planning skills produce solid plans for upgrading existing facilities or full replacement facilities, through the development of multi-year capital budgets to acquire, upgrade, and replace equipment. His depth of knowledge in the imaging market is unmatched and spans his career starting with a sales executive role for a medical imaging equipment manufacturer. Scott has worked on some of the largest hospital projects in the world and brings his unique understanding of both the vendor and owner side of the table to each project. Prior to joining ADAMS, Scott led the largest medical equipment planning firm in the world.
Managing Partner
CMTA
Greg Wellman currently serves as the managing partner of CMTA's Dallas Texas office. He is a Servant leader who is inspirational, influential, and driven to provide superior client service while solving problems for his clients in the healthcare and education sectors. Greg also represents CMTA on a national level in their core markets of Healthcare, K-12 & Higher Education. CMTA is a unique MEP consulting engineering firm with a culture of innovation, sustainability, zero energy, and healthy building designs that push for spaces to be amazing for the occupant and the environment. The mission of CMTA is to leverage their expertise and passion to create meaningful experiences and opportunities for the CMTA team and their clients while serving the greater good. CMTA’s vision is to lead the decarbonization of the built environment using evidence-based Building Science Leadership to create energy-efficient, healthy buildings around the world.
Assistant Vice President, Planning, Design, & 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.
COO
Advantus Health Partners
As chief operating officer for Advantus Health Partners, John is responsible for the overall success of the supply chain, including production planning, inventory management, integrated logistics and consulting services that provide customized solutions to complex challenges faced in health care. John leverages his experience to consult and augment partner and supplier strategy. With more than 25 years of experience as a health care operator, John is recognized for his strong track record of maximizing efficiencies and reducing costs while delivering high quality services and products.
Prior to joining Advantus Health Partners, John was vice president of supply chain and support services operations at Intermountain Healthcare, where he led the organization to reach a “Masters” designation in the annual Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 list from 2017-2021. John also received the Gartner “Power of the Profession” award for diversity and talent in supply chain operations.
Vice President
CLARK Construction Group
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.
