SNU Alumnus and Doctoral Candidate Joe Mankin Earns FAHRMM Designation
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[Bethany, Okla.] — Southern Nazarene University (SNU) is proud to announce that alumnus and Doctor of Education candidate Joe Mankin has been awarded the Fellow of the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (FAHRMM) designation, one of the highest honors in the healthcare supply chain profession.
The FAHRMM designation, awarded by the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM), recognizes professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, significant professional achievement, and a sustained commitment to advancing healthcare supply chain management through service, innovation, education, and leadership.
Mankin earned his Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration from SNU and is currently completing his Doctor of Education in Administration and Leadership. He credits SNU with playing a pivotal role in his professional growth and leadership development.
"Southern Nazarene University has been instrumental in shaping my career and leadership philosophy," said Mankin. "The education, mentorship, and values I gained through SNU have had a lasting impact on my professional journey. Receiving the FAHRMM designation is both humbling and rewarding, and I am grateful for the many mentors, colleagues, and organizations that have invested in my development."
Professionally, Mankin serves as Senior Director of Supply Chain for LifeCare Health Services, LLC, where he leads strategic sourcing, contracting, and collaborative purchasing initiatives for the LifeCare Purchasing Group, representing nine health systems across Oklahoma. Throughout his career, he has held executive supply chain leadership roles supporting healthcare organizations across Oklahoma and the region.
In addition to the FAHRMM designation, Mankin is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and holds the Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) credential.
The FAHRMM designation places Mankin among a select group of healthcare supply chain leaders nationwide who have demonstrated sustained excellence and leadership while advancing the profession and improving healthcare delivery.
About Southern Nazarene University
Southern Nazarene University, located in Bethany, Oklahoma, is a private Christian institution committed to shaping servant leaders since 1899. With more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs offered on campus and online, SNU emphasizes accessibility, purpose-driven education, and holistic student support.
