Bob joined Guardian Pharmacy in 2015 as the head of operations and regulatory support. Bob came to Guardian with a proven track record of successful leadership for multi-facility pharmacy companies. Bob has twenty plus years’ experience in LTC pharmacy operations management. Prior to joining Guardian, Bob served as Sr. VP of Operations for Kindred Pharmacy Services (KPS), COO of Continuing Care Rx (CCRx), and VP of Operations in the LTC pharmacy division at Omnicare. Bob received his BS in Pharmacy from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.
Chris leads pharmacy network strategy, including contract negotiation, direct PBM relationships, network performance and management of the PSAO relationship. He also oversees the compliance, licensing and credentialing functions. Prior to joining Guardian, Chris spent 18 years at CVS Health in payer relations, contracting, planning and analysis related to Retail/LTC pharmacy reimbursement and served as the pharmacy and MinuteClinic divisions A/R department head. Prior to that, Chris worked with a regional medical billing company. A University of Connecticut graduate, Chris received his Master of Business Administration from Bryant 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.
As head of technology, David oversees all of Guardian’s IT strategy, infrastructure, enterprise software, security, and business intelligence. He has an extensive technology leadership background, having served as a Senior IT Consultant with IBM and Vice President of Technology & Software Development. for Allconnect, Inc. David earned his B.E. in Computer Engineering and Mathematics from Vanderbilt University and his MBA in Market Strategy and Global Business from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.
Doug joined Guardian in 2016 as General Counsel after a long-standing working relationship with Guardian’s executive team during his nearly twenty years as a Partner with Jones Day in Atlanta. Doug earned his B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from Emory University and his J.D. from University of Virginia School of Law.
As head of purchasing, Jeff oversees Guardian’s supply chain management, vendor relations and contracting, with an additional focus on customer pricing strategies and analysis. Jeff received his B.A. in Accounting from Western Michigan University and has 25+ years of financial operations and accounting experience. Prior to joining Guardian in 2007, Jeff held leadership positions with companies in the healthcare sector.
John founded Saliba’s Extended Care Pharmacy in 1999 to serve the needs of assisted living facilities, adult care homes, and skilled nursing facilities throughout the state of Arizona. John is an accomplished and respected pharmacist and operator and has built a solid reputation in the long-term care industry.
Khristy entered the long-term care industry in 2004 because of her passion to help others. Under her leadership, the Jacksonville pharmacy is continually recognized as a service leader throughout Florida. Khristy is quick to give credit for this growth and success to her dynamic team.
Marybeth Terry is a sixth-generation pharmacist with more than 25 years of experience in long-term care pharmacy. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1999. In 2003, she and her husband, Chad, founded Southern Pharmacy Services in Pink Hill, North Carolina. Southern Pharmacy Services joined Guardian Pharmacy Services in 2011, and Marybeth has continued to serve in leadership roles supporting the growth and success of the organization.
Michael is a second-generation pharmacist with more than 20 years of experience and a strong business background. Since joining Guardian Pharmacy Services in 2016, he has helped build new pharmacy operations and integrate acquisitions while supporting senior living, skilled nursing, IDD, and behavioral health organizations. His focus is improving medication management, reducing medication errors and avoidable hospitalizations, and enhancing caregiver and resident experiences.