Alliant Purchasing Announces New Board Appointments: Peter Szostak and Mark Slone Join Board of Directors
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Louisville, KY – 5/29/2025 — Alliant Purchasing is proud to announce the appointment of two esteemed leaders to its Board of Directors: Peter Szostak and Mark Slone. This strategic addition reflects Alliant’s continued commitment to innovation, value, and excellence in healthcare financial and operational improvement.
Peter Szostak, a Director at Blue & Co., brings deep expertise in healthcare finance with a concentration in tax, audit, benefit plans, and consulting. His extensive knowledge and experience working with healthcare providers have helped drive sustainable financial strategies across the industry.
Mark Slone, who currently serves as CEO of Alliant Purchasing, is a visionary leader guiding the organization’s strategy, operations, and new business development. With a long-standing dedication to provider-focused innovation, Mark has been instrumental in leading Alliant’s transformation beyond traditional group purchasing into a comprehensive solutions provider.
“Alliant’s expansion into a full suite of healthcare financial and operational improvement services has created an exciting opportunity to welcome new perspectives and leadership,” said Dale Skaggs, Board Spokesperson at Alliant Purchasing. “The appointment of Peter and Mark to our Board of Directors reinforces our mission to support the creative, value-driven service our staff delivers every day.”
The addition of Szostak and Slone underscores Alliant’s ongoing evolution and its steadfast commitment to helping healthcare providers achieve sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
About Blue and Co.
Founded in 1970, Blue & Co., LLC is an independent accounting and advisory firm with more than 550 people in 12 offices across Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky. Blue’s public accounting expertise includes the practice areas of assurance, tax compliance and consulting, healthcare consulting, benefit plan services, valuation and litigation support, and client accounting services. Its industry specializations include healthcare, construction, nonprofit, manufacturing & distribution, technology, financial services organizations, and agribusiness. For more information, please visit www.blueandco.com.
About Alliant Purchasing: Alliant Purchasing is a trusted group purchasing organization (GPO) dedicated to simplifying the supply chain process and creating cost-saving opportunities for its members. Focusing on delivering exceptional value through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, Alliant serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, education, and hospitality. For more information, visit https://www.alliantpurchasing.com.
