1. Patterson named Mr. Walchirk president and CEO in November 2017. He succeeded James Wiltz.
2. Prior to joining Patterson, Mr. Walchirk spent 16 years at McKesson.
3. Mr. Walchirk’s most recent position at McKesson was president of U.S. pharmaceutical, the largest business unit within McKesson’s North America pharmaceutical distribution and services segment.
4. Mr. Walchirk also spent time 13 years in the medical and surgical distribution and manufacturing division at Baxter Healthcare, Encompass Group and Allegiance Healthcare.
5. He has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare services and distribution.
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