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Gainesville Today
By the People, for the People
UF Health Names New Supply Chain Leader
Tedd Comerford appointed as senior vice president for supply chain at UF Health's clinical enterprise
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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UF Health has named Tedd Comerford as the new senior vice president for supply chain for its clinical enterprise. Comerford, who has nearly four decades of healthcare supply chain experience, will oversee systemwide supply chain strategy and operations, including procurement, contracting, distribution, inventory management, value analysis, and supplier performance.
Why it matters
Comerford's appointment is part of UF Health's broader transformation efforts to improve patient care, operations, finances, and infrastructure. His focus on creating consistency and cost savings in the supply chain can help the not-for-profit health system redirect more resources to clinical care.
The details
In his new role, Comerford will work to lower costs, improve processes, and enhance team performance across UF Health's supply chain. He has previously implemented successful supply chain strategies at other large healthcare systems in the Southeast, leading to significant cost savings.
- Comerford has been with UF Health since 2017.
- He was most recently the interim senior vice president for supply chain services.
The players
Tedd Comerford
The new senior vice president for supply chain for the UF Health clinical enterprise, with nearly four decades of healthcare supply chain experience.
UF Health
A not-for-profit healthcare system in Gainesville, Florida, that is undergoing a broader transformation to improve patient care, operations, finances, and infrastructure.
What they’re saying
“My time at UF Health has truly been an exceptional experience. The opportunity to work alongside such a talented and dedicated system supply chain team has been both rewarding and inspiring. Our achievements are a direct result of strong partnerships with our clinical enterprise stakeholders.”
— Tedd Comerford (alachuachronicle.com)
The takeaway
Comerford's appointment underscores UF Health's commitment to optimizing its supply chain operations to drive cost savings and reinvest in patient care, a critical priority for not-for-profit healthcare systems facing rising costs and resource constraints.
