David L. Walsh

David L. Walsh is the Administrative Director, Supply Chain for Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut. With 26-years of experience and expertise in the Health Care Industry, Walsh is responsible for managing the Supply Chain at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, an integrated healthcare delivery system in central Connecticut. Saint Francis has grown into New England’s largest Catholic hospital, with 617 licensed inpatient beds, 65 bassinets, and five centers of excellence that embrace patients at every stage of lifetime. Provides access to almost 900 affiliated physicians, three hospital campuses, 12 satellite medical offices, and a variety of community clinics and is the largest independent Catholic healthcare provider in New England.

Throughout his career, Walsh has strategically led a number of signature programs in procurement, energy, technology enhancements, and supply cost reduction. He ran multi-million dollar budget operations as well as led capital improvement construction projects. He consolidated, integrated and redirected various in hospital facilities management and inventory systems, as well as redirected support services towards higher level day-to-day operation and efficiency. He is the recipient of a number of awards and recognitions for professional excellence. Walsh has been acknowledged regionally for his innovation and leading change. He obtained his bachelors of science in business administration from Northeastern University, Boston, Mass., and is currently earning his master’s in healthcare administration at Simmons College, Boston, Mass. 

Walsh is a member of the Association for Healthcare Resources and Materials Management.  From 1988 to 1996, he proudly served his country in the United States Army and Army Reserves; receiving commendation for his duties. Civic minded Walsh served as Town Selectman for the City of East Bridgewater, Mass from 2003 to 2009. He was also on the Finance Committee Chairman from 1997-2003.