The SMI Board of Directors, consisting of twelve provider and supplier members, helps set the strategic direction of the organization and works to advance the mission and vision of SMI. In 2019, the SMI Board approved a new strategic plan that will elevate the core values of SMI, focusing on advocacy, advancing the profession and transforming the supply chain.
Gundersen, a founding member of SMI, is joining the board for the second time, as Chair Elect. He previously served on the SMI Board from 2005 to 2014 and was Chair in 2013 and 2014. Gundersen has had a long-standing career employed by BD and was recently President of BD Canada. Hohman began her career in distribution in 1992 working for AmeriSource in a variety of roles, ultimately joining Seneca Medical in 2000. In 2019, Hohman was named the CEO of Concordance and now focuses on leading the development of the company’s short-and long-term strategy.
In addition to these two new board members, SMI recently announced that five new members have joined their organization thus far in 2020. New members are St. Luke’s Health System, Baptist Health South Florida, RWJBarnabas Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Breg, Inc.
Jane Pleasants, Vice President of Supply Chain at Duke Health said, “I want to personally welcome our new members to the SMI community. Executives from these organizations represent the best and brightest in healthcare supply chain and their participation and involvement at SMI Forums and initiatives will be critical as SMI strives to be the pre-eminent venue for supply chain innovation leading to higher value healthcare.”
