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10 sterile processing experts
These ten professionals have led sterile processing departments at hospitals and health systems as sterile processing managers and directors. A reader can learn how hospitals organize sterile processing teams and keep instrument reprocessing safe and compliant.
Professionals to explore
01—10Adam Borne
LinkedInExperience: Director of Sterile Processing at EUH Midtown & EUH Winship · Emory Healthcare
Director of Sterile Processing at EUH Midtown & EUH Winship at Emory Healthcare since April 2026, and Sterile Processing Manager at Prisma Health from 2024 to 2026, a role the profile describes as directing high-volume day-to-day operations. Other listed roles include Lead Sterilization Technician at Covenant Health (2017–2022).
Barry L Bryant ST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER
LinkedInExperience: Sterile Processing Manager · Northeast Georgia Health System
Sterile Processing Manager at Northeast Georgia Health System since January 2020, and Sterile Processing Manager at Wellstar Health System from 2016 to 2019. The profile describes a process-oriented Sterile Processing Manager who has worked in military, surgical and medical environments, with a history of leadership, regional service and field management roles.
Barry O'Brien Sr. BS-HCA
LinkedInExperience: Manager Sterile Processing Department · Kaiser Permanente
Manager Sterile Processing Department at Kaiser Permanente since December 2019, and Chief - Sterile Processing Service RME Program Manager at VAMC Iron Mountain, MI from 2006 to 2019. The profile describes experience in reusable medical equipment management, including reprocessing, compliance, quality assurance and education/training, and consultative oversight of Sterile Processing front line professionals and leaders.
Brenda Paulsen
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Sterile Processing · Tampa General Hospital
Senior Director of Sterile Processing at Tampa General Hospital since October 2023, and Area Director Sterile Processing at Kaiser Permanente from 2015 to 2023. Other listed roles include Management Consultant at SIPS Healthcare Solutions (2014–2015) and Senior Associate at PwC (2011–2014), and the listing shows IAHCSMM membership since 1991.
Julian Lopez
LinkedInExperience: Director of Central Sterile Processing · RWJBarnabas Health
Director of Central Sterile Processing at RWJBarnabas Health since April 2025. Other listed roles include Manager of Sterile Processing at Grand View Health (2020–2024) and at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono (2018–2019). The profile describes implementing management software systems, familiarity with Joint Commission, AAMI, SGNA and AORN standards, and managing the OR and sterile supply chain and the Sterile Processing Department.
Karen Grove
LinkedInExperience: Director of Sterile Processing and System SPD Quality · Kaleida Health
Director of Sterile Processing and System SPD Quality at Kaleida Health since August 2025, and Sterile Processing Manager at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital from 2020 to 2025. Other listed roles include Manager, Sterile Processing & OR MM at MHHS Katy Hospital (2016–2019). The profile describes Sterile Processing experience across decontamination, assembly, sterilization, distribution and materials management, along with education, Lean and quality work.
Ron Muckensturm
LinkedInExperience: Director Sterile Processing Services · Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital Shiloh
Director Sterile Processing Services at Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital Shiloh since May 1993. The listing also shows Central Service Manager at Alexian Brothers Hospital (1991–1993), Operations Manager at Cari-All Ltd. (1987–1990) and Central Service Supervisor at St. Elizabeth's Hospital (1968–1987).
Susan Pfeifer
LinkedInExperience: Director of Sterile Processing · Sanford Health
Director of Sterile Processing at Sanford Health since October 2011, and Central Supply Processing Distribution Manager at MeritCare Health System from 2008 to 2011. The profile describes a leader in the sterile processing profession who monitors performance against established standards, with a stated passion for developing lean, cost-effective processes.
Vahini Kuppa
LinkedInExperience: Director Sterile Processing · Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
Director Sterile Processing at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego since September 2024. The listing also shows Central Processing Manager at UC San Diego Health (2024) and Sterile Processing Manager at Providence (2021–2023), plus Manager rows at Kaiser Permanente (2019–2021) and Seattle Children's (2016–2019). The profile describes staff management, regulatory compliance and quality improvement work in Sterile Processing.
Zamir Ramirez
LinkedInExperience: System Director, Sterile Processing · Alameda Health System
System Director, Sterile Processing at Alameda Health System since February 2022, and Sterile Processing Manager there from 2020 to 2022. The profile describes maintaining the SPD department at a high standard and taking part in successful regulatory surveys. Other listed roles include Sterile Processing Manager at Kaiser Permanente (2016–2018).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's scope to your setting, since running sterile processing for one hospital differs from setting standards across a multi-hospital system. Also check how recent the relevant role is, because sterilization standards, instrument tracking tools and survey expectations keep changing.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you staff and schedule a sterile processing department to keep up with operating room case volume?
- 02Which quality checks catch reprocessing errors before instruments reach the operating room?
- 03How do you prepare a sterile processing department for Joint Commission and other regulatory surveys?
Reaching sterile processing experts
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