Our Leadership

W. Darrel Weatherford

With more than 20 years of experience in the group purchasing industry, Darrel Weatherford oversees the majority of the operational aspects of Consorta, including contract development, account management and general operations. In his additional role as Consorta's Compliance Officer, Weatherford is responsible for Consorta's overall compliance program and ensures that Consorta adheres to the principles outlined in its Code of Conduct.

Darrel is the Immediate Past Chair of the Health Industry Group Purchasing Association (HIGPA).
 
Prior to joining Consorta in 1998, Darrel served as Vice President for Concepts in Healthcare, Inc., an Ashland, Maryland consulting firm. He also served as Vice President of Contracting at Premier, Inc. Darrel�s distinguished career also includes group purchasing positions with the University Hospital Consortium, Oak Brook, Illinois and Humana, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky. 

A 1983 graduate of the University of Tennessee with a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Darrel received a Masters Degree in Business Administration from his alma mater in 1985.

Anna Fox

Anna Fox is Vice President of Contract Operations and Data Management for Consorta, responsible for a wide variety of administrative functions within the organization that include monitoring contract activity through Velocity (Consorta's electronic letter of commitment system), weekly contract communications to Consorta's membership, and monthly newsletters to suppliers. Anna is responsible for Consorta's membership and supplier database which play pivotal roles in the organization. In her role, Anna oversees the financial analysis for Consorta's recruitment activities and member audits. She effectively facilitates processes both internally and externally, supporting all aspects of Consorta's contracting activity, including integrating contract data into Consorta's contract management system and ensuring its accuracy. Anna is responsible for the data management services area and for spearheading the supply chain analytics program that is currently under development at Consorta.

Prior to joining Consorta, she was the Director of Operations Administration at Premier, Inc. responsible for Commitment and Compliance program. With more than 20 years of experience in leadership roles within the healthcare industry, Anna's experience also includes group purchasing contract development and negotiation at the former Premier Health Alliance and the University Hospital Consortium.