Nate Mickish is the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing at Texas Health Resources and the President of OnHand. In his role, Nate leads the sourcing team at Texas Health responsible for all contracting, procurement and category management of supplies, equipment and purchased services. He also oversees the growth and development of OnHand which is focused on providing supply chain services to healthcare providers across the US.

Nate was recognized as a ‘Future Famer’ in Bellwether’s 2015 inaugural class. In 2016, he was recognized as one of the top 10 ‘People to Watch’ by the Journal of Healthcare Contracting. Nate earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Nebraska system.

Brent Depperschmidt is the Chief Operating Officer of OnHand, a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC) formed in 2019 to provide supply chain services and solutions to the healthcare industry. In addition to his role as COO of OnHand, he currently represents Premier, Inc. on the Board of Directors of BloodBuy.

Prior to joining OnHand in his current role, Brent held various leadership positions in healthcare and private equity. He received his Master of Business Administration from the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University and his Bachelor of Science from Kansas State University. Additionally Brent is a licensed Private Pilot and will happily fly to visit customers.

Greg Dowdy is the Director of Business Development for OnHand, leading a team of Program Directors who recruit new members, conduct member onboarding services, activate supplier contracts, and provide ongoing member support. Before his current role, Greg managed the team that recruited independent specialty practices to join Southwestern Health Resources, the clinically integrated network formed by Texas Health Resources and UT Southwestern Medical Center. Prior to joining Texas Health, Greg spent 20 years in the medical device industry as a procedure-based sales specialist. He is a graduate of the University of North Texas.

Benn Sledge joined Texas Health Resources in 2021 as Director, Category Management. He previously held positions with Alltran, TSI, Parallon and Cardinal Health as Enterprise Vice President of Sales. Before that he spent 26 years of his career in Supply Chain Management in various areas, Manufacturing, Public Schools, Telecom, Utilities and Healthcare. He brings with him a vast knowledge of Diversity and Inclusion processes as well as Minority Business Development. This knowledge he eagerly shares with his teams and peers.

Ryan Conway has spent the past decade in various healthcare supply chain, consulting, and account management roles. For the past five years, he has served as a Corporate Supply Chain Program Director for Texas Health Resources. In this role, he is responsible for strategic sourcing, category management, and contracting for the Cardiovascular, Laboratory, Facilities, and Purchased Services contract portfolios representing over $200M+ in annual contract spend. Additionally, Ryan serves as Vice Chair on the National Premier GPO Clinical Laboratory Committee. He received his Bachelors of Healthcare Administration from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.

Mary George is a Program Director at OnHand. As Program Director of OnHand, Mary George is responsible for developing new affiliates and ensuring their ongoing success. Mary prides herself with being proficient in formulating comprehensive sales plans, delivering impactful presentations, establishing strong relationships with distribution partners, national GPO contacts, and health system executives. Mary excels in relationship management, ensuring the needs of current affiliates are met and presenting savings opportunities. With over 13 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Mary is a seasoned professional who has served as both Director of Business Development and Director of Case Management.

Dr. Kyle Hoogendoorn joined the Texas Health Resource team in 2008. He specialized in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, earned his Master of Business Administration in 2017 and completed the THR Physician Lead program concurrently. After 20 years of patient care, Dr. Hoogendoorn transitioned to a full-time position in Supply Chain Management. His broad knowledge base of surgery, implants and biologics has strengthened his ability to manage his categories, provide service to facility partners and lower costs for Texas Health Resources. He is always happy to help his peers and partners and enjoys sharing his knowledge with OnHand affiliates.

Lauren M. Johnson is a Program Director of Clinical Services. For over ten years Lauren M. Johnson has been a noteworthy leader in both the acute and non-acute hospital setting. She currently manages over sixty product categories. Those categories include nursing, environmental services, and services such as office supplies and equipment. Lauren holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Healthcare Management.

Chip Robertson is a Program Director at Texas Health Resources. Chip has been with THR since May 2022. Before that he was in Critical Care Flight Transportation. He currently manages all things: Radiology, Respiratory, Anesthesia, and Wound Care.

Chip is a BSN, RN, CCRN, CFRN, NR-P, & LP.

Cassandra Self, MSHA FACHE, currently serves as a Program Director of Clinical Supply Services for categories in the nursing, surgical non-implantable, EVS and business areas. She has worked in the healthcare industry for over eighteen years and at Texas Health Resources for 9 years in various administrative capacities.

She is a member of PAHCOM and earned her Certified Medical Manager (CMM) in 2016. She joined ACHE in 2019 and earned her Fellow status in 2021. She is also a current member of AHRMM, HIMSS and HFMA. Along with being a member of the ACHE North Texas Chapter, Cassandra currently serves as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee chair. She is one of 50 ACHE Dolan CAP recipients. She volunteers with her eldest son’s band as the band historian, is a region lead for Soft Bones, Inc. and is a proud citizen of the Muscogee Nation.

Lakeisha Taylor is a Program Director at OnHand, a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and Premier Inc. With almost seven years of experience supporting the affiliate program, Lakeisha has established herself as a valuable asset to the organization. Her expertise and leadership have been instrumental in streamlining the onboarding process for new affiliates, ensuring a smooth transition and a positive experience. In her free time, Lakeisha enjoys keeping up with the latest trends in social media, leveraging her interest to stay connected with industry peers and exploring new opportunities for growth. When not working, she also enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Mark Tipps is at Program Director of Clinical Services at Texas Health Resources. Mark has been with Texas Health Resources since 2004 in Clinical staffing and Management. Mark joined Supply Chain Management in 2012 and is responsible for managing contract categories for Nursing, Surgery and Women & Children. Mark holds a BSN, RN, BSKin, and RKT.