Renown Health is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Seaton, MBA, as its new Vice President of Supply Chain effective August 18, 2025. Mr. Seaton brings more than two decades of progressive leadership in healthcare operations, supply chain strategy, and process improvement to the organization.
Before joining Renown, Mr. Seaton was employed as vice president, Planning & Clinical Integration at Providence in Renton, WA, one of the nation’s largest health systems, where he directed supply chain operations for more than 1,000 caregivers and managed $1.8 billion in annual medical supply spend. Under his leadership, his team delivered supply savings through innovative contract management, product standardization, and optimization initiatives. He led large-scale product conversions across hundreds of categories, negotiated with key suppliers, and implemented advanced inventory management solutions. Mr. Seaton also brings experience from the aerospace and defense sectors, where he led Six Sigma and LEAN manufacturing initiatives for Thales Avionics, and has held engineering and quality management roles at The Mikron Group and Quanex Corporation.
“We are thrilled to welcome Scott to our team, and we are confident that his vision and expertise will further Renown’s commitment to excellence, efficiency, and patient-centered care,” said Anna Loomis, MBA, Chief Financial Officer. Scott is known for implementing process improvements, solving complex challenges and aligning teams and technology to drive efficiency, reduce costs and accelerate growth. His understanding of the complexities of the healthcare supply chain landscape makes him an ideal fit for our strong team. Scott has a track record in exceeding financial targets, leading high-performing cross-functional teams, and developing solutions that deliver sustainable results. As a veteran of the United States Air Force, he is known for his disciplined, collaborative leadership style, cultivating environments that empower team members and nurturing emerging leaders through coaching and mentorship. We are excited to welcome him to Renown Health and to Reno.”
Importance of Strong Supply Chain Leadership
A well-run supply chain helps to ensure that physicians, nurses, and clinicians have the necessary resources to provide quality care to patients. Effective supply chain management helps to reduce costs, minimize waste, and optimize inventory levels. Mr. Seaton specializes in creating and implementing strategic supply chain plans aligned with strategic objectives. A proponent of LEAN methodology, he excels at integrating system-wide policies to improve quality, efficiency, and financial integrity.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Known for his collaborative approach, Mr. Seaton has built bridges between clinical and operational teams, ensuring strategic alignment and continuity of care. He is adept at fostering relationships with suppliers and service providers and is recognized for his transparent communication with both internal leadership and external partners.
Seaton holds an MBA in Change Management and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Control Systems) from the University of Washington. He is a regular speaker at national conferences and has been featured in industry publications for his innovative work in healthcare supply chain.
About Renown Health
Renown Health is the region’s largest, locally governed, not-for-profit integrated academic health care network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of 8,000 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination, and innovation. The organization comprises a trauma center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, a medical group and urgent care network, and the locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. For more information, visit renown.org.
Renown Health Distributes More Than $1 Million to Community Health Agencies
As Reno’s only locally owned, not-for-profit, integrated academic health care network, Renown Health reinvests every dollar earned back into the community — in expertise, technology, treatments, training and research — to improve health and prevent illness.
Today, Renown Health’s senior leadership team, along with the chair and members of the Board of Directors, representing more than 8,000 physicians and employees, gathered to celebrate and support 65 local not-for-profit partners working to address the area’s most critical health care needs and build a healthier Nevada.
“For more than 160 years, Renown Health has worked to improve the health of our community,” said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, president and CEO of Renown Health. “As an essential community asset, and in affiliation with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, we appreciate the trust placed in us and take this responsibility very seriously. Our commitment has grown and evolved through careful consideration of our community’s most pressing health needs. By partnering with other mission-driven nonprofit organizations, we are working to address these issues, which include expanding access to care, enhancing affordability and ensuring that every person can live their healthiest and best life.”
He added, “Improving the health and wellness of an entire population is not easy. It is a huge task. We know that change is constant, and to take on the challenges ahead, we must work together now, with those in the field, to ensure a bright and healthy future for our kids, grandkids and future generations.”
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