Julie Berry Promoted to Senior Vice President, Conferences & Education At HIDA

Oct. 27, 2025 — The Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Julie Berry to Senior Vice President, Conferences & Education. In her new role, Julie will oversee HIDA’s comprehensive portfolio of live and virtual events, as well as all educational programming, advancing the association’s mission to support and connect healthcare distributors nationwide.

Since joining HIDA in 2016, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in event strategy, member engagement, and educational innovation, consistently delivering value to HIDA’s members, partners, and the broader healthcare distribution community.

“Julie’s dedication to excellence and her vision for impactful events and education have helped position HIDA as a leader in healthcare distribution,” said Matthew J. Rowan, President & CEO of HIDA. “Her promotion is a testament to her outstanding contributions and our confidence in her continued leadership.”

Julie brings more than 20 years of experience spanning the association, healthcare, and transportation industries. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the Marth & Spencer Love School of Business at Elon University and is widely recognized for her expertise in event management, partnership development, and educational programming.

About HIDA Executive Team


About HIDA

Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) represents the healthcare distribution network — the essential link between global healthcare supply manufacturers and local care providers. HIDA members operate more than 500+ distribution centers to bring critical products, supplies, and services to more than 560,000 healthcare settings across the U.S., including hospitals, long-term care, physician practices, home care, and laboratories.

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Wyeth Ruthven

Wyeth Ruthven
Director, Congressional & Public Relations
703-838-6128
ruthven@hida.org