Ben Pardus

Ben Pardus is currently the Director of Strategic Sourcing at Highmark, Government Markets, where they oversee vendor sourcing and strategy. Previously, Ben held roles such as Strategic Sourcing Manager and Manager of Strategic Sourcing at Highmark Wholecare and Gateway Health, respectively, focusing on contract management and vendor strategy. Their earlier experience includes owning and operating The Stack Hookah Lounge and serving as Purchasing Manager at MedCare Equipment Company, where they managed significant annual spending and contract negotiations. Ben holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Seton Hill University.