Kevin Connor is the Executive Director / CEO of the Western New York Purchasing Alliance, a regional group purchasing organization owned by several Western New York hospitals. The consortium is nearing a total savings of $20.0 million since the company was formed five years ago. Connor is also the President of VeriDOX CVO, LLC which conducts credentialing for both physicians and suppliers.

Prior to joining the Alliance, Connor was Managing Director / Senior Vice President of Sales for the Northeast Region of Broadlane, based in Dallas, Texas. While at Broadlane, Connor also worked in the United Kingdom as a consultant to the National Health System. Connor has worked as Senior Manager of supply-chain consulting for Arthur Anderson, LLP, in Dallas, Cardiovascular Account Manager for Medtronic Corporation in Buffalo, N.Y., and Assistant Vice President of Materials Management for Kaleida Health in Buffalo, N.Y.

Mr. Connor has deep experience in virtually all aspects of health care supply chain and can speak on topics including manufacturer’s sales strategies, GPOs, providers and consulting.

Currently Connor sits as Vice Chairman for the Girl Scouts of Western New York and on the Advisory Council for the United Way of Erie County.

Connor earned his undergraduate degree in general business at Millard Fillmore College and his master’s degree in business administration from the State University of New York through Buffalo’s Executive MBA Program.