20 Under 40 | WHITNEY CARTMILL
Whitney leads Midwest Health in the purchasing and management of over $50 million in goods and services for the company’s 90+ senior living facilities and ancillary businesses.
Her contributions to the organization during the pandemic were fundamental, consistently sourcing PPE, managing Covid testing programs, coordinating vaccine clinics, and sourcing technology and materials to facilitate safe visitations between residents and their loved ones.
As a member of the Topeka Advisory Board of Junior Achievement, Whitney assists with event planning, fundraising, and expense management. She has also served as a mentor through Kansas State University’s Executive Mentor Program.
What is the most important part of your work?
Supporting our senior living communities with all their purchasing needs so that they can focus on their most important task, taking care of our residents.
What is the secret to a good life?
For me, it’s knowing how lucky I am and appreciating everything I have. “Good” is all about your perspective.
What superhuman ability would you choose?
The ability to freeze time. I am lucky to know I am living the best years of my life right now.
