SMI Announces New Leadership: Tina Vatanka Murphy, Ginger Sharp and Burton Fuller to Board of Directors
Kingston, MA (April 14, 2026): SMI®, a non-profit, member driven community of healthcare provider and industry partner organizations, today announced the appointment of Tina Vatanka Murphy, President & CEO of GHX; Ginger Sharp, Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Legacy Health; and Burton Fuller, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Johns Hopkins Health System to its Board of Directors. These executive leaders will work alongside the existing Board to help guide SMI’s strategic direction.
Vatanka Murphy, Sharp, and Fuller succeed three highly respected and impactful Board members: Donna Drummond, SVP, Chief Expense Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer at Northwell Health; Marisa Farabaugh, SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at AdventHealth; and Christine Arme, former Chief Commercial Officer at Kurin, Inc.
Jane Pleasants, President of SMI, said, “We are very fortunate to welcome these three outstanding industry leaders to the SMI Board. Tina, Ginger, and Burton each bring unique perspectives and deep experience in advancing high-quality healthcare supply chain transformation. I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to Marisa, Christine, and Donna for their many years of service and dedication to the SMI community.”
Tina Vatanka Murphy, President & CEO of GHX, added, “GHX has been a member of SMI since its founding. I am honored to follow in the footsteps of so many exceptional leaders who have served on the Board, and I look forward to contributing as we shape the future together.”
Ginger Sharp, Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Legacy Health, said, “This is a wonderful opportunity to serve alongside my peers and help define the next chapter of SMI. As a member-driven organization, SMI truly listens to and values the voices of all its members.”
Burton Fuller, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Johns Hopkins Health System, said, “Having previously served as an SMI council co-chair and participated in many SMI programs and initiatives, I am grateful for the opportunity to join the Board. Organizations like SMI play a vital role in bringing together leaders across the healthcare supply chain ecosystem. Supply chain leaders like myself are fortunate to have a unique and longstanding organization like SMI.”
The SMI Board of Directors has served as the organization’s governing body for more than 20 years, since its inception in 2004. Comprised of an equal number of provider organizations (health systems and hospitals) and industry partners (suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and service/technology organizations), the 12-member Board meets twice annually at SMI Forums to ensure member value and alignment with SMI’s strategic plan.
To learn more about SMI, its Board of Directors, and its community of members, visit: www.smisupplychain.com.
Pictured left to right: Tina Vatanka Murphy, President & CEO of GHX; Ginger Sharp, Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Legacy Health; and Burton Fuller, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Johns Hopkins Health System
About SMI (Strategic Marketplace Initiative)
SMI is a community of healthcare providers, suppliers, and distributors that network and collaborate on innovations that drive meaningful improvements in supply chain agility, efficiency, and resilience. We provide a unique, non-profit, non-commercial community where members forge long-term relationships as they work together to improve patient care. For more information about SMI, including a complete list of members, visit: www.smisupplychain.com.
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