James W. Oliver, President and CEO 

Jim Oliver has been with Yankee Alliance since early 1989, serving in various capacities of increasing importance  to our membership.  As the COO of the company since 2000 he was responsible for all program development, implementation and operations. This includes all purchasing programs, consulting, knowledge transfer, member recruitment, and member satisfaction.

Jim was unanimously endorsed by the Yankee Alliance Board of Directors as the new President and CEO, effective March 1, 2008,  following the departure of founding President R. Paul O'Neill. 

Jim began his career with the Massachusetts Hospital Association's consulting arm, Group Systems Engineering Program. He spent seven years at University Hospital, leaving as Director of Materiel Management. Jim went on to Miriam Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island where he was Director of Materiel Management.
 

Jim has a Masters Degree in Business Administrationan, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Engineering and an Associates Degree in Building Construction.

Jim has served on numerous committees assisting with the development of strategies and services for Premier Purchasing Partners.  Jim chaired Premier's Strategic Advisory Committee for three years.  He currently is a member of Premier's Group Purchasing Member  Relations Committee.