NBPI 2026 Spirit of Life Campaign

Honoring Greg Welchans
President & CMO, Distribution Management

Greg Welchans, President & CMO, Distribution Management

 

With over 35 years of industry experience, Greg Welchans has served in senior management roles across both software and distribution supply chain organizations. He joined Distribution Management in 2001 and was promoted to President and Chief Marketing Officer in 2005. Greg is known for a leadership philosophy centered on empowering people—removing obstacles so his team can succeed, innovate, and thrive.

This year, the National Business Products Industry is proud to recognize Greg with the prestigious Spirit of Life® Award, the highest philanthropic honor City of Hope® bestows upon industry leaders who exemplify philanthropy, leadership, and community impact.

Delivering Hope, Together

The 2026 campaign celebrates what our industry does best: moving quickly, working collaboratively, and showing up for others.

Together, the NBPI community is helping City of Hope accelerate lifesaving research, expand access to compassionate, whole-person care—including for veterans and special forces communities—and bring leading-edge treatments closer to home across the country. Through this year’s campaign, NBPI will play a vital role in supporting programs that deliver precision medicine and advanced cancer detection to those who serve.

How You Can Get Involved

Support the Campaign

Your gift fuels breakthrough research, bringing new treatments and cures to patients everywhere. 

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Attend Spirit of Life Campaign Events

Throughout the year, the NBPI community will gather to celebrate industry leadership and raise funds that bring hope to patients everywhere. Explore opportunities to participate in key events across the campaign season

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Engage Your Company or Team

From fundraising and employee engagement to partner activations, your organization can play a meaningful role in supporting Greg’s campaign. 

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Impact Spotlight: Advancing Cancer Care for U.S. Service Members

The 2026 campaign celebrates what our industry does best: moving quickly, working collaboratively, and showing up for others.

Members of the U.S. military face higher rates of certain cancers — and often at younger ages — than the general population. Through this year’s campaign, Greg Welchans and the NBPI community are helping City of Hope and TGen expand individualized, precision cancer care for service members, veterans, and special forces.

Your support will help accelerate:

  • Earlier detection and diagnosis for military personnel
  • Advanced genomic profiling to better understand cancer risks
  • Personalized treatment options designed around each patient’s biology
  • Access to leading-edge care for those who have sacrificed so much for our country

Because of You, We Deliver Hope

Every contribution—every partner, every story, every act of generosity—moves us closer to cures. Together, we’re delivering hope — and honoring the heroes who protect ours. Thank you for helping the NBPI community build a legacy of compassion and impact.