Vern Erickson of Deerwood was recently promoted to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Leadership Team as Supply Chain Manager. He is responsible for managing procurement of materials, inventory and distribution processes, and insuring effective and efficient performance by driving improvements.

CRMC’s Supply Chain Department manages purchasing and contracts, logistics, the storeroom, inventory management, supplier relationships, projects, and growth. Supply Chain focuses on maintaining standard processes and efficiencies in its department while maintaining a consistent level of supplies.

A member of CRMC’s staff since 2017, Erickson previously worked as an Inventory Control Specialist providing procurement and inventory support. He also has experience as a sales associate for Food Services of America and as operations manager for Satellite Solutions/Golden Sky Systems, both in Fargo, North Dakota. He holds Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, Management and Marketing from Minot State University in North Dakota.  Erickson and his wife, Heather, CRMC’s Director of Clinical Nutrition, have two children.

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