M. Todd Abner began his career at Ernst & Young, becoming a Senior Auditor, before joining Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). At HCA, he co-founded HealthTrust Purchasing Group and served as its Chief Financial Officer, contributing to its growth as the third largest group purchasing organization in the country, with a purchasing volume exceeding $30 billion. During his tenure, Abner and his partner Ward Brown established empactHealth.com, a prominent provider of e-procurement solutions for the healthcare industry, which now operates as Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX). As VP of Business Development, Abner engaged top suppliers and addressed critical inventory challenges in the hospital sector. Abner and Brown founded Horizon Resource Group. As Founder, President & CEO, Abner has transformed that company into the largest and most experienced group purchasing organization for both public and private sector procurement. Today, it is known as OMNIA Partners. Abner is actively involved in philanthropy, having served as the inaugural Chairman of the Board for the National Coalition of Public Procurement (NCPP). He currently serves as Board President for Gabe's My Heart "Chemo Duck" and volunteers with Pilots N Paws, using his piloting skills to transport animals from kill shelters to safe forever homes.