Degrees and Certifications

• BS (Pharmacy) The Ohio State University, College of Pharmacy
• Pharm.D. Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science

Awards and Honors

• Hubert H. Humphrey Award, American Pharmacists Association, 2021
• "National Leadership Award" Phi Lambda Sigma, 2019
• Gloria Niemeyer Francke Leadership Mentor Award, American Pharmacists Association, 2013
• Board of Directors Distinguished Service Award. District IV NABP/AACP, 2010.
• Recipient of the annual Alumni Award of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, 2008.
• Elected Fellow, American Pharmacists Association, 2008.
• Excellence in Teaching award. Wayne State University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2006.
• Michigan Pharmacy PAC "Good Government Award" The Michigan Pharmacists Association. 2002
• "Goyette Award for Outstanding Service to the Profession." The Wayne County Pharmacists Association. 2002.
• "Meritorious Award for Significant Contributions to Pharmacy." The Wayne State University Pharmacy Alumni Association. 1999.
• Commencement Speaker - Pharmacy Class of 1999. Wayne State University, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. 1999.
• "Pharmacist of the Year." The Michigan Pharmacists Association. 1998.
• "Joseph A. Oddis Leadership Award." The Michigan Society of Hospital Pharmacists. 1996.
• Citation for "Excellence in Leadership and Service." Wayne State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. 1996.
• "Distinguished Alumni Award." The Ohio State University, College of Pharmacy. 1996.
• "Executive Board Service Award." The Michigan Pharmacists Association. 1996.
• "Distinguished Achievement Award in Institutional Practice." American Pharmaceutical Association, Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management. 1996.
• Award for "Achievement in the Professional Practice of Hospital Pharmacy." American Society of Hospital Pharmacists Research and Education Foundation. 1994.
• "Community Service Award." Southeastern Michigan Society of Hospital Pharmacists. 1994.
• "Teacher of the Year." Wayne State University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 1990, 1991, 1994, 2004, 2007.

Professional Memberships

• President and CEO, Institute for Patient Medication Safety and Pharmacist Peer Review (Michigan). 2010 - 2016
• Faculty Advisor, Gamma Chi (Wayne State University) Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma, The Pharmacy Leadership Society. 2010 - 2016.
• Board of Pharmacy Liaison, Michigan Pharmacists Association. 2004 - 2010.
• Member, Board of Governors, Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Alumni Society. 1995 - 2010.
• Chief Executive Officer, NABP/AACP District IV. 2001 - 2010.
• Grand Council Deputy (Faculty Advisor) Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Mu Omicron Pi (Wayne State University) Chapter. 1995 - 2011.
• Section Advisory Group on Management Competencies, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 2005 - 2008. Chair, 2006-2007.
• Member, Michigan Board of Pharmacy. 1993 ‑ 2004. Vice-Chairman, 1996-1998, 2003-2004, Chairman, 1998 - 2002.
• Michigan Board of Pharmacy Rules Subcommittee. 1994 - 2004. Chairman 1994-1998, 2003-2004.
• Member, Michigan Board of Pharmacy Disciplinary Subcommittee. 1994 - 1998, 2002 - 2003.
• Member, Michigan Joint Commission on Pharmacy Practice. 1995 - 2003. Chairman 1999 - 2003.
• Member, Board of Trustees, The American Pharmaceutical Association. 1999 - 2002.
• Chairman, Task Force on Internet Pharmacies and Prescribing, Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services. 2000 - 2001.
• Member, Executive Board, Michigan Pharmacists Association. 1991‑ 1995.
• Chairman, American Pharmaceutical Association Advisory Committee on the Development of Practice Standards for Pharmaceutical Care. 1994 - 1995.
• Item Writer and Reviewer, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties' Pharmacotherapy Board Certification Exam. 1990; 1993.
• Member, Board of Directors, Michigan Society of Hospital Pharmacists. 1988 ‑ 1990.
• Chairman, Michigan Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Professional Affairs Committee. 1985‑1986, 1987‑1988.
• Member, Michigan Pharmacists Association, Task Force on Pharmacy Education. 1983‑1984.
• Member, Michigan Board of Pharmacy, Task Force on Competency Assessment. 1983.
• Member, Michigan Pharmacists Association, Academy of Clinical Pharmacy Practice. 1982‑1986.
• Elected Delegate, House of Delegates, American Pharmaceutical Association. 1979‑1981, 1982‑1984.
• Consultant, Michigan Department of Mental Health. Lansing, Michigan. 1980‑1981.
• Member, Policy Committee on Organizational Affairs, American Pharmaceutical Association. 1978‑1979.
• Contributing Editor, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts. 1977‑1979.
• Consultant, Governor's Task Force on Aging. Lansing, Michigan. 1978‑1979.
• Contributing Editor, American Hospital Formulary Service. 1976‑1979.
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• Community Service 
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• Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, Plymouth, Michigan. 1997- 2002.
• Planning Commissioner, Plymouth, Michigan. 1986 ‑ 1991, 1997 - 2004. Chairman 1988, 1989, 1991, 2000.
• City Commissioner, Plymouth, Michigan. 1995 - 1997.
• Mayor, Plymouth, Michigan. 1993 ‑ 1995.
• Mayor (Pro‑tem), Plymouth, Michigan. 1991 ‑ 1993.
• Delegate, Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). 1991 ‑ 1993.
• Chairman, Historic District Study Commission, Plymouth, Michigan. 1990 ‑ 1994
• Chairman, Parking Commission, Plymouth, Michigan, 1990, 1992.
• Member, Board of Directors, Preferred Health Plan ( A Michigan Health Maintenance Organization). 1985 ‑ 1987
• Member, Health Services Committee, Preferred Health Plan ( A Michigan Health Maintenance Organization). 1985 ‑ 1987.
• Chairman, Industrial and Commercial Tax Abatement Committee, Plymouth, Michigan. 1985‑ 1989.

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