Gunnison Valley Health
Rick V. has extensive experience in supply chain management and logistics. Rick is currently the Director of Supply Chain Management at Gunnison Valley Health, where they oversee various operations such as procurement, distribution, contract management, and warehouse operations. Prior to this role, Rick worked as the Senior Manager-Supply Chain Management at Banner Health, where they managed the supply chain services departments for two hospitals. Rick also held the position of Supply Chain Management Coordinator at Banner Health North Colorado Medical Center, where they led materials management projects and supervised the processing and delivery of orders. Before joining Banner Health, Rick worked as a Logistics Support Operations Specialist at Woodward, Inc. and Adecco, where they coordinated logistics operations including warehouse, procurement, inventory management, and international shipping. Rick also has experience as a Warehouse and Transportation Supervisor at Major Medical Supply and Warehouse Distribution Supervisor at FinishMaster, Inc., where they oversaw warehouse staff, inventory management, transportation, and logistics.
Rick V. attended Colorado State University in 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Physical and Biological Anthropology. In addition to their degree, they also hold certifications as a Pharmacy Technician from Front Range Community College, obtained in 2011, and as a Hospital Incident Command System Logistics Section Chief from FEMA. The exact month of obtaining the certifications is not specified.
Gunnison Valley Health
Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and the surrounding areas. Gunnison Valley Health is proud to provide a comprehensive spectrum of care for the varied health requirements of our community members throughout every stage of their lives. Gunnison Valley Health is a 24-bed, short-term, critical access hospital owned and operated by the County of Gunnison. Gunnison Valley Health is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Gunnison County Commissioners and licensed by the State of Colorado. Since 1938, the hospital has provided quality healthcare to the residents and visitors of Gunnison County. The Hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center. Board certified Emergency Room Physicians staff the (ER) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. General surgery, orthopedic, and OB/GYN consultants are available on an on-call basis. The ER department is supplied with the advanced equipment necessary to meet the demands of any patient with ailments ranging from bronchitis to multi-system trauma. St. Mary's CareFlight offers flight for life helicopter services to Gunnison Valley Hospital. Although it is not just a hospital, it is a fully integrated health system that includes almost every aspect of healthcare. From our Family Birthing Center to our Senior Care Center to the Cancer Care Center and the philanthropic foundation, Gunnison Valley Health is here to keep Gunnison County living well together! Our mission: The mission of Gunnison Valley Health is to effectively organize and provide quality healthcare services that improve the health of our community. Our vision: As central to a vibrant, diverse and independent community, Gunnison Valley Health provides sustained, premier care that promotes lifelong health and wellness.