AHRMM Announces 2008 Board of Directors
Election Results

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CHICAGO, October 3, 2007 – The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) has announced the winners of its 2008 Board of Directors elections. Newly elected officials include: President-Elect Jay Kirkpatrick, CMRP, Region 1 Representative James Gallagher, Region 4 Representative Bev Slate, FARHMM, and Region 5 Representative Jeffery Wagner, CMRP.

President-Elect Kirkpatrick is the Chief Executive Officer for HCA Nashville Supply Chain Services in Nashville, Tenn., and brings over 18 years of materials management experience to his new position. He has been a member of AHRMM for over 10 years, where he has served as the Region 4 Board Representative and Chair of the Technology Committee. Kirkpatrick has also served on AHRMM’s Golf Task Force and the American Hospital Association Certification Center Board and CMRP Committee. In the president-elect position, his new responsibilities include: serving on both the AHRMM Executive and Nominating Committees, developing the Association's strategic plan and budget, and in the absence of the president, assuming the duties of that office.

The new Regional Representatives, Gallagher, Slate, and Wagner, are responsible for representing their constituents by conveying regional issues to the Board. In Region 1, Gallagher, director of clinical contracts, Yankee Alliance in Andover, Mass., brings over 35 years of supply chain experience and 15 years of membership experience to the board. In Region 4, Slate, associate vice president of supply chain solutions, QHR in Brentwood, Tenn., brings 15 years of field experience and 10 years of AHRMM membership experience. In Region 5, Wagner, vice president of MidMichigan Health in Midland, Mich., brings over 25 years experience in resource and materials management and approximately 10 years membership experience to AHRMM’s leadership.

"On behalf of AHRMM, I am honored to welcome these newly elected officials to the Board. Their experience and insight will bring fresh perspectives to their positions and help AHRMM continue its mission of advancing healthcare through supply chain excellence,” said AHRMM President Jean Sargent. "The AHRMM Board of Director elections are an important member event. The results are vital to the Association's continued success, as it is the Board’s responsibility to determine AHRMM's strategic direction as well as new professional development opportunities for the field at large."

AHRMM elections are held each year via the Association's Web site where AHRMM posts each candidate’s biographical information and platform so every member can make an informed decision. Voting in the elections is only available to current AHRMM members. All newly elected officials begin their terms on January 1, 2008.

For more information, visit www.ahrmm.org.

About AHRMM
The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management is the leading national association for executives in the healthcare resource and materials management profession. A personal membership group of the American Hospital Association, AHRMM serves more than 3,900 active members. Founded in 1962, AHRMM prepares its members to contribute to the field and advance the profession through leadership, education, resources and networking. For more information, visit www.ahrmm.org for more information.