Tim Martin, co-Interim Associate Vice President of Supply Chain Management and Director of Purchasing, has been named a Fellow of the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM), which recognizes members who reach the highest level of education and accomplishment in both the association and in the health care supply chain field. Mr. Martin is among 76 individuals to date to hold this designation and the first from UTSW, according to the AHRMM.

“With fewer than 100 such Fellows nationwide, this recognition underscores the exceptional achievement, leadership, and dedication Tim brings to advancing excellence in health care supply chain management here at UT Southwestern,” said Matt Rosamond, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at UTSW.

Mr. Martin said becoming an AHRMM Fellow is a deeply meaningful milestone in his 30-plus-year supply chain career.

“It represents a culmination of years of dedication to advancing health care supply chain excellence and a commitment to continuous learning and leadership,” he said. “It’s a privilege to represent our institution in this way and to bring national recognition to the incredible work being done here.”

AHRMM Fellows are selected through a rigorous peer-review process that considers formal and continuing education, length and depth of service in the field, and professional growth through extracurricular activities. The application process also includes a comprehensive written project addressing a significant issue in health care supply chain management.

Mr. Martin joined UTSW in July 2022 to oversee purchasing operations, nonacute materials management operations, supply chain systems/analytics, and enterprise item master efforts. He leads supply chain initiatives that support clinical, research, and administrative functions.

“My role involves working with all levels of leaders, driving cost savings and efficiency, and ensuring that our supply chain supports the highest standards of patient care, stewardship, and service,” Mr. Martin said. “What I love most is the ability to make a meaningful impact – whether it’s improving operational efficiency, supporting front-line caregivers, or contributing to the financial health of the institution. Every decision we make in the supply chain has the potential to affect patient outcomes, and that sense of purpose drives me every day.”