Joe Castanon

Joe Castanon, MSHA, serves as Vice President at Wellstar Health System since July 2021, overseeing Supply Chain Purchasing, Value Analysis, Sourcing, and Contracts. Previously, Joe held key roles at Texas Children's Hospital, managing Clinical Value Analysis and Procurement Services, wherein responsibilities included operational and capital purchasing for a $732 million budget in operational expenses and $233 million in capital spending during FY18. Earlier career experiences include serving as Contract Administrator Supervisor for Harris County, leading a team responsible for medical equipment and supplies procurement, and working as Buyer II at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Joe Castanon earned a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and a Bachelor of Arts from Sam Houston State University.