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.
David and Russ partnered together in January of 2006 to launch ETPS and MTPS. Russ has been an integral part in the growth of the pharmacies and now focuses on business development and account management.
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.
A third-generation pharmacist, Tom is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. He grew up working at Mullaney’s Pharmacy, founded by his family, and upon graduation joined fulltime. With decades of experience in the long-term care and retail pharmacy settings, Tom has a unique understanding of the needs of the LTC communities he serves.
As Controller, Will oversees all financial accounting and reporting, our complex revenue cycle management and total rewards (compensation & benefits) for the company. Will earned his B.S. in Management with Accounting Concentration from Presbyterian College and prior to joining Guardian in 2012, spent 10+ years with the audit services group of a global public accounting firm servicing a broad range of clients, ranging from small, private equity backed private companies to mature public companies.
As pharmacy president, Stephen leads Mercury Pharmacy Services, drawing on more than two decades of long-term care pharmacy experience. He founded the pharmacy in 2001 with a mission to deliver exceptional customer service and specialized medication packaging tailored to the needs of assisted living, skilled nursing, and developmental disability communities. A senior care pharmacist by training, Stephen is deeply committed to improving medication compliance through innovative technology, caregiver support, and strong customer partnerships.
Wendy Kallaher received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from U.A.B in 1996. An experienced registered nurse, she began her career with Guardian in 2006 when she joined the Birmingham pharmacy. In 2021, she transitioned to Guardian’s support services team. She currently serves as the Sr. Director of Account Management where she leads Guardian’s account management initiatives and provides support for national account partnerships.
Jaleynne is a seasoned HR professional with a passion for leadership and organizational growth. Since 2016, she has been an integral member of the Guardian support team, excelling in progressive roles within the HR department. She holds a BBA in marketing from the University of West Georgia and leverages her project management skills to drive innovative solutions for the organization. Her commitment to excellence has led her to her current role as the Senior Director of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), where she continues to make a significant impact on Guardian’s success.
Barri oversees talent acquisition and has helped build a team of highly skilled talent acquisition specialists focused on supporting our pharmacies’ growth initiatives. Barri graduated from Capella University, where she earned her BA in Sales & Marketing. She spent 9+ years in long-term care sales before transitioning to recruiting. Barri joined Guardian in 2007 as the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition for Guardian where she is able to leverage her knowledge of the industry, challenging talent landscape and a vast network.