Rockford bought his first retail pharmacy in Clarion, IA with a local nursing home as the pharmacy’s sole long-term care customer. Rockford quickly realized that LTC patients required special care from their provider and that facility CMS regulations were burdensome and difficult to fulfill without a strong pharmacy partner. Because of this, Rockford separated his long-term care business from his retail customers and helped grow the Ankeny LTC pharmacy into one of the fastest growing pharmacies in the state.
Founder of Ron’s Pharmacy Services, Ron has been working in long-term care pharmacy since 1975. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy from University of Southern California, and resides in San Diego, CA. Ron spends his free time with his wife Janna, his daughter and 2 grandchildren.
Curt joined the Guardian team in 2012 to help launch the Bartlett location. With more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, Curt previously worked in clinical account management for a hospice mail order and consulting business. Through his leadership, Curt has significantly grown Guardian Mid-South and continues to expand its reach by focusing on superior customer service.
Mark has a 30-year business and logistics career. He fell in love with pharmacy 13 years ago because of the way service excellence can differentiate your business. Starting Guardian Pharmacy MN in 2011 was the best decision of his business career. He is blessed with a great team and fantastic group of customers.
Philip Boyd is the President and CEO of Guardian Pharmacy of Birmingham. He has been leading the team at Guardian Birmingham since 2008. Since joining Guardian Pharmacy of Birmingham, Philip has been an integral part of its transition to a full-service pharmacy that now serves more than 3,000 patients monthly, including clients from such diverse areas as Long-Term Care and Outpatient Services. Philip holds a BE in Electrical engineering from Vanderbilt University.
David has overseen the growth of ETPS and MTPS which now services approximately 6,000 patients. David has led the expansion of the Tennessee footprint, opening LTC pharmacies in both Memphis and Knoxville. He now focuses on business operations and pharmacy leadership.
Tanner received his Biological Science degree from Oklahoma State University and went on to earn his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Oklahoma. He joined Boomer Solutions in 2010 and serves as the co-president.
Michael is an experienced second-generation pharmacist/entrepreneur with a passion for serving others. Under his leadership, the Missouri pharmacies are continually recognized as innovators, trusted partners, and providers of exemplary service. Michael is quick to give credit for this success to his incredible, dynamic team.
Bruce has been involved in the Long-Term Care Pharmacy business since 1984 serving in several operational and financial capacities including Director of Operations, President and his current role of President of Finance and Purchasing. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and was a formerly a Certified Internal Auditor. He is married, has two daughters and lives in Pineville, NC. His outside interests include participating in competitive bowling and ping pong, the latter of which he is a former city champion.
As a member of the Guardian team since July of 2006, Jodi strives every day to improve the lives of the individuals we serve by putting the needs of the customers first.