Dec. 15, 2025 — Healthcare Manufacturers Network (HMN) today announced that Scott Hirst, Manager of Corporate Accounts for Medical Division at Midmark Corporation; will serve as 2026 Council Chair.
Hirst succeeds outgoing HMN Chair Erik Graaf, Vice President for OPM Field Sales at B. Braun Medical. Graaf led HMN through a successful brand transformation (from Healthcare Manufacturers Management Council to Healthcare Manufacturers Network) and presided over the organization's growth as a source of market insights and professional relationships within medical manufacturing.
“Scott’s leadership fits precisely with the mission of Healthcare Manufacturers Network to support the people who power healthcare manufacturing,” said Julie Berry, HIDA Senior Vice President for Conferences & Education. “He is deeply committed to developing talent, strengthening collaboration across the industry, and advancing the shared expertise that helps our members learn, network, and succeed.”
As Council Chair, Scott will be tasked with supporting healthcare manufacturing professionals through education, networking, and industry insights. HMN focuses on leadership, strategy, and innovation, providing members with opportunities to connect and share knowledge. HMN hosts events such as the Sales and Leadership Forum and Town Hall Webinars to keep members informed about the latest trends and policies in healthcare manufacturing.
Hirst is responsible for leading strategic initiatives within the Midmark Corporate Accounts Team, overseeing high-value partnerships with GPOs, channel partners, major health systems and government healthcare entities. He drives national contract negotiations, enterprise growth strategies and long-term relationship management to expand market presence and deliver value across the healthcare continuum. His work reflects the Midmark dedication to understanding the evolving needs of healthcare organizations and delivering integrated solutions that elevate the patient and caregiver experience.
About Midmark
Midmark Corporation designs seamless clinical care experiences that millions of medical, dental and veterinary visits depend on every day. The company develops and manufactures a comprehensive ecosystem of products and solutions that harmonize space, technology, and clinical workflow. Midmark is headquartered in Versailles, Ohio, which is also home to its Experience Center, Design Center, Technology Center and largest manufacturing facility. The company operates five additional U.S. locations and maintains subsidiaries in the United States, India and Italy. To learn more, visit Midmark.com.
About HMN
Healthcare Manufacturers Network (HMN) is a membership organization comprised of individuals who work for, or support, healthcare manufacturing companies. Current members hold positions of executive leadership through product and sales territory management. The organization was founded to build a community of support and offer personal development opportunities which allows members to learn, network and succeed. Since 2023, HMN has been in an association partnership with Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA).