Thought Leadership Webinar

 

Love at First Collaboration: How Strategic Partnership with E&I Drives Institutional Success

Join us as leaders from Marshall University and E&I Cooperative Services explore how institutions can fully leverage the E&I partnership to unlock greater value, strengthen collaboration, and drive meaningful outcomes across campus.

📅 Wednesday, February 11        |        ⏰ 3:00pm - 3:30pm Eastern

UM - Leeann Lemon Circle

Leeann Lemon, M.S.

Marshall University

UM - Sharol McHenry Circle

Sharol McHenry, MBA

E&I Cooperative Services

Why you should watch this webinar

Many institutions view cooperative partnerships primarily through the lens of contract access and competitive pricing. But E&I Cooperative Services is designed to be much more than that — serving as a strategic partner that helps institutions address complex procurement challenges, support change management, and drive long-term value.
This webinar focuses specifically on how higher education institutions can maximize their partnership with E&I. Through real-world examples and candid discussion, you’ll hear how deeper collaboration, trust, and shared objectives enable institutions to move beyond transactional relationships and fully leverage the breadth of support E&I offers its members

What you'll learn

✔️ Ways institutions partner with E&I to solve challenges beyond pricing

✔️ How collaborative partnerships with E&I help institutions maximize value over time

✔️ The role of trust, communication, and shared objectives in a successful E&I member partnership

✔️ Real examples of how E&I works with its members in unique and personal ways to drive results

Who should watch

This session is ideal for:

  • Procurement and sourcing professionals in higher education
  • Finance and operations leaders working with E&I contracts
  • Contract and supplier relationship managers
  • E&I member institutions seeking to better leverage their partnership
  • Anyone responsible for maximizing value from cooperative procurement relationships

Reserve your spot to learn how institutions are getting more from their E&I partnership — and how deeper collaboration can unlock value across your organization.

Featured Speakers

UM - Leeann Lemon Circle

Leeann Lemon, M.S.

Marshall University

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Leeann Lemon is a Contract Specialist at Marshall University with a diverse background spanning higher education, healthcare, aviation administration, and legal services. With deep experience in risk management, compliance, and contract operations, Leeann brings a practical, detail-oriented perspective to procurement and partnership management. Her work supports institutional priorities by strengthening contract governance, improving supplier engagement, and helping bridge the gap between strategic procurement objectives and day-to-day operational needs.

UM - Sharol McHenry Circle

Sharol McHenry, MBA 

E&I Cooperative Services

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Sharol McHenry is a Sourcing Consultant at E&I Cooperative Services, bringing more than 20 years of procurement leadership across K-12, higher education, and state government. Known for her strategic, people-first approach, Sharol focuses on aligning sourcing and contracting initiatives with institutional goals while fostering strong, collaborative partnerships. Her work centers on elevating procurement from a transactional function to a trusted, value-driven service that empowers institutions to navigate change, strengthen outcomes, and deliver long-term impact.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to fully leverage the E&I partnership to unlock greater value, strengthen collaboration, and drive meaningful outcomes across campus.

📅 Wednesday, February 11

⏰ 3:00pm - 3:30pm Eastern

Submit the form to reserve your spot.