Neal Lavender has spent twenty-six years helping hospitals, as well as individuals, make the connection between value-driven practices and bottom-line results. He has been a leader at some of the most highly recognized foodservice departments in the world including University of Texas Medical Branch, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Medical University of South Carolina, Louisiana State University Hospital of New Orleans, Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, and Florida Hospital of Orlando. Neal is currently the Executive Director of Food and Nutrition Services for JPS Health Network. Neal earned his Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from East Carolina University and a Master of Science in Health Services Administration from Central Michigan University. Neal has been a longtime advocate of supporting others in the foodservice industry as a leading the way as a trendsetter.
Bill Hancock is Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. In this role, he is responsible for all warehousing, transportation, and supply chain strategy and operations, as well as safety, labor relations and continuous improvement.