10 SSM Health supply chain leaders
Chief supply chain officer, associate vice president of ministry supply chain operations and regional director of supply chain operations are among the current titles held by these SSM Health supply chain leaders. A reader can learn how supply chain leaders work at SSM Health from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Amy Shortt
LinkedInExperience: Regional Director Supply Chain & Contracting · SSM Health
Amy Shortt has been Regional Director Supply Chain & Contracting at SSM Health since February 2017, based in Oklahoma City, and the listing also shows an Oklahoma Network Director Materials Management row there from 2008. Amy Shortt was OR Business Manager (2007–2008) and OR Coordinator (2006–2007) at St. Anthony Hospital.
Brian Gulley
LinkedInExperience: SR. Director, Supply Chain Operations · SSM Health
Brian Gulley has been SR. Director, Supply Chain Operations at SSM Health since May 2022 and was Manager of Supply Chain Operations, SSM Saint Anthony Midwest there from 2021 to 2022. Brian Gulley was Director of Materials Management at AllianceHealth Deaconess (2015–2021) and Contract Manager at INTEGRIS Health (2012–2015).
Cindy Christofanelli
LinkedInExperience: Corporate Director Supply Chain · SSM Health
Cindy Christofanelli has been Corporate Director Supply Chain at SSM Health since January 2010, based in St. Louis, Missouri. The listing also shows a role at Memorial Health System in Springfield, Illinois from 1995 to 2010, so questions fit well on corporate supply chain work across SSM Health.
David Long
LinkedInExperience: VP, Supply Chain Operations and Performance · SSM Health
David Long has been VP, Supply Chain Operations and Performance at SSM Health since June 2026, and the profile describes the role as system leader for supply chain operations and the data control tower. David Long was Supply Chain Implementation and Performance Measurement, VP (2025–2026), Senior Director Supply Chain (2021–2025) and Director, Business Operations (2020–2021) at SSM Health.
Keith Despins
LinkedInExperience: Regional Sr. Director - Supply Chain Operations at SSM Wisconsin · SSM Health
Keith Despins has been Regional Sr. Director - Supply Chain Operations at SSM Wisconsin at SSM Health since December 2021, based in Madison, Wisconsin. Keith Despins was Manager, Supply Chain Operations (2017–2021) and Material Services Buyer (2015–2017) at SSM Health, so questions can cover supply chain operations at several levels.
Kelly Mesnier
LinkedInExperience: Supply Chain Analytics Director · SSM Health
Kelly Mesnier has been Supply Chain Analytics Director at SSM Health since April 2023, and the profile says the role leads the supply chain analytics organization supporting sourcing, operations and implementation initiatives across the health system. Kelly Mesnier was Director, Analytics (2021–2022) and Manager, Strategic Sourcing Analytics (2018–2021) at Ascension.
Michael D. Gray
LinkedInExperience: System Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer · SSM Health
Michael D. Gray has been System Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at SSM Health since February 2018, and the profile says the role leads an executive team responsible for system leadership for strategic sourcing, procurement and supply chain management. Michael D. Gray was Chief Operating Officer (2016–2017) and Vice President, Operations (Supply Chain) (2009–2012) at Ascension.
Nicholas Simpher
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director Supply Chain · SSM Health
Nicholas Simpher has been Senior Director Supply Chain at SSM Health since January 2025, and the profile headline gives the title as Senior Director System Supply Chain Operations. Nicholas Simpher was Supply Chain Director at Mercy Hospital South (2023–2025) and Supply Chain Director at Mercy (2019–2024).
Patrick Newman
LinkedInExperience: Regional Director Supply Chain Operations · SSM Health
Patrick Newman has been Regional Director Supply Chain Operations at SSM Health since August 2019, based in St. Louis, Missouri. The listing also shows Regional Manager of Operations, Supply Chain and Director of Materials Management rows at SSM Health from 2017 and 2013, so questions fit well on regional supply chain operations and materials management.
Tom Fisher
LinkedInExperience: Associate Vice President Ministry Supply Chain Operations · SSM Health
Tom Fisher has been Associate Vice President Ministry Supply Chain Operations at SSM Health since January 2026, and the listing also shows a Sr Director Supply Chain Operations, St Louis Market row there from 2024. Tom Fisher was Supply Chain Executive Director, Tarrant County Hospital District at JPS Health Network (2021–2024) and Supply Chain Director, Fairfield Hospital at Bon Secours Mercy Health (2018–2020).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01What did a typical week look like in your supply chain role at SSM Health, and which work took the most time?
- 02How did you work with hospital and clinical leaders in your region when a supply question affected patient care?
- 03Which earlier roles prepared you best for supply chain leadership at SSM Health, and what did you have to learn on the job?
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