November 2, 2022 – What better place to celebrate education and partnership than at the annual Capstone Forum, held October 18th – 20th at the Sheraton Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, SC, where hundreds of industry professionals gathered to learn and build networks of support.
The Capstone Forum kicked off with President and CEO, Tim Bugg’s opening remarks and the challenge to adapt healthcare to today’s ever-changing environment. Bugg was followed by Kindra Hall with the first keynote address centered on strategic storytelling, and general session speakers Blair Childs, Soumi Saha, and Mike Schiller. Then on Wednesday it was time to celebrate as the 2022 graduating class of Capstone Leadership Institute crossed the stage to accept their diplomas, just before keynote speaker, ABC News Chief Meteorologist, Ginger Zee, and general session speakers, Dr. Randy Bradley, and Libby Cole.
The Capstone Leadership Institute is a value-added education platform built to empower and prepare the future leaders of the healthcare supply chain. CLI is a comprehensive program designed specifically to expand the knowledge base of all healthcare professionals and its curriculum explores the importance of physician and provider relationships, contract management, value analysis, forecasting, group purchasing organizations and inventory management through engagement and dialogue with a wealth of subject matter experts.
Capstone President and CEO, Tim Bugg congratulated the class of 2022, stating, “What an incredible group of individuals. I am enormously proud of the year’s CLI class for the hard-work each person put into the course and their growth both professionally and personally. Congratulations class of 2022! You are indeed the future leaders of healthcare.”
The 2022 Class of the Capstone Leadership Institute:
- Valedictorian Louis Brecht IV, Supply Chain / Contracts Coordinator, Atlantic General Hospital
- Class MVP Nekeya Sanders, Procurement Supervisor, BayHealth Medical Center
- Tod Hager, Director of Materials, Pleasant Valley Hospital
- Faith Halford, System Analyst Coordinator, St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System
- Gabriel Lawson, Shipping and Receiving Specialist, Jefferson Regional Medical Center
- Lisa Rock, Administrative Specialist, Grafton City Hospital
- Loukisha Russ, Material Management Specialist, Jefferson Regional Medical Center
- Daniel Smith, Supply Chain Purchasing Agent, Conway Medical Center
- Cynthia Stephens, Senior Buyer, Jefferson Regional Medical Center
- I. Shane Trent, 340B Pharmacist, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Following a success supplier showcase of truly “Superheroes,” the Capstone Forum marked further celebration on the evening of October 19th , honoring the true value of partnerships thanks to generous sponsors, including Platinum Sponsors: bioMerieux, Grace Care, and Profit Advisory Group. During the three-day event’s climatic “Capstone Goes Country,” Chief Customer Officer, Yolandi Myers, and Chief Contracting Officer, Robin Lincoln announced this year’s Elevate Award and Innovative Partner Award winners.
Elevate Award Winners:
- Lucas Han, Adventist Health
- Fred Genter, Commonwealth Health
- Jay Wright, Moffitt Cancer Center
- Barb Isner, Davis Health System
- Angela Devericks, Stonewall Jackson
Innovative Partner Award Winner:
- Beekley Medical
- caresfield
- Honorable Mentions went to acumed, AmerisourceBergen, ConMed, and Grifols
Capstone Health Alliance is dedicated to offering a vast array of educational opportunities for healthcare professionals and is ever appreciative of the partnerships it shares with its members and suppliers. Congratulations to all and we look forward to celebrating the next class of healthcare leaders and partners next October.