Pharmacy Advisory Board Members
TERESA ASH, PharmD, MHA, CDE, BCPS
A native of the Findlay area, Dr. Ash graduated from Cory-Rawson High School and grew up in the backyard of the University of Findlay. Dr. Ash received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University in 2002 and a Master of Health Administration degree from Ohio University in 2016. 2003, she completed an ASHP-accredited pharmacy practice residency at Physicians Inc. in Lima, Ohio. She has experience in hospital operations, digital health, hospital pharmacy, drug information, community pharmacy, collaborative private practice, and institutional collaborative practice. Dr. Ash is the Director of System Operations for Digital Health at UC Health in Cincinnati, OH. She is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. Dr. Ash has provided multiple continuing education presentations on diabetes management, immunization, opioid addiction, women’s health, and cardiovascular disease throughout the United States. She is active in leadership development, pharmacy, and nursing education. She serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy and on the Advisory Board at the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy. Dr. Ash has been published in The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, The American Journal of Health-Systems Pharmacy, and Formulary. Her peers have recognized her as 2024 Becker's Hospital Review COOs to Knnow, the 2023 Mercy Anderson Hospital Leader of the Year Nominee, the 2022 Ohio Healthcare Worker of the Year nominee, a Great Lakes Young Pharmacy Leader, Ohio’s Distinguished Young Pharmacist, the 2018 Mercy Health Partner in Nursing, the 2021 Mercy West Hospital COVID Leader Award, and the 2022 University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year. In her spare time, Dr. Ash enjoys traveling around the country to visit all 50 states in the US. She and her husband, Nathan, also enjoy supporting Cincinnati theatre and their local professional sports teams, especially the Cincinnati Reds and FC Cincinnati.
ZINKENG ASONGANYI, PharmD
Zinkeng Asonganyi, Pharm D is the system director for ambulatory pharmacy services at University of Texas Medical Branch in the greater Houston area. He has oversight for all facets of ambulatory practice including retail, clinic-based outpatient pharmacies, specialty pharmacy services, outpatient infusion, revenue cycle management and integrating pharmacists into ambulatory care clinics. Prior to this role he was Senior Pharmacy Manager at Anne Arundel Medical Center- Luminis Health in Annapolis, Maryland overseeing oncology, investigational drug services and outpatient pharmacy operations including the development of a specialty pharmacy business and reducing pharmacy spend for the health system self-insured health plan. He is an active participant in American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) and local pharmacy organizations (TSHP). He is currently a finalist for director at large role, within the ASHP Section of Specialty Pharmacy Practice. He was one of 14 pharmacy leaders recently appointed by ASHP CEO to serve on ASHP Specialty Pharmacy State of Practice in Hospitals and Health Systems— Future Directions Summit Steering Committee. He has previously served on Management of the pharmacy enterprise section advisory group, member of pharmacy leadership group of Maryland Society of Health System Pharmacists to name a few. He is also actively involved with Association for Community Cancer Centers serving as a member of financial advocacy advisory committee, oncology pharmacy education network advisory committee, and task force co-chair for Membership and Recruitment. Zinkeng also is a member of Premier Hazardous Drug Collaborative Practice Sub-Group. He is a frequent advisory board member for pharmaceutical companies, providing them feedback on their oncologic and/or supportive care agents. Dr. Zinkeng is a 2012 graduate of the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy, Ohio. He is very passionate about controlling pharmaceutical expense through the adoption of biosimilars, supply chain and formulary management and optimizing revenue integrity across all pharmacy service lines.
LAURA AUBIHL
Laura Aubihl graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the inaugural Pharmacy class of 2010 at the University of Findlay. She joined her family business in 2014 and currently manages and oversees a full-service grocery store and pharmacy, providing the local community with clinical pharmacy services and fresh quality products. Previously, Laura was Director of Pharmacy for psychiatric inpatient and detoxification facilities in Dayton and Dublin, Ohio where she provided clinical services, formulary management, upheld Joint Commission Standards and monitored drug therapy for patients. Throughout her career, Laura has developed an extensive foundation of knowledge and expertise in the retail pharmacy setting. She strives to offer her small community with first-class care, providing immunizations, Medicare enrollment assistance, and high-level patient interaction. Laura holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Findlay. She holds a certification in Medication Therapy Management from APhA. She also serves as a preceptor of students for the University of Findlay and the Ohio State University. She is a member of Independent Pharmacists Special Interest Group and a member of the Advancement in Pharmacy Practice Committee at the Ohio Pharmacists Association.
KAREN BEARD
Karen is the recently retired Vice President of Business Development of Excelerate, a joint venture business of the Cleveland Clinic and Vizient. Excelerate is a provider-led, physician-engaged sourcing model that used outcomes and attributes of supply products to sustainably decrease costs for organization by addressing variation and utilization of high costs physician preference products. Karen lead the teams that engages members in their never ending quest to provide quality care to patients in an environment of ever-decreasing reimbursements to healthcare organization. As a trusted advisor to Vizient and Excelerate members, Karen proactively presented solutions which provide to member’s businesses. Her deep industry experience to provide insights on a wide range of solutions.
Karen has more than 40 years of healthcare experience. Prior to arriving at Vizient, she was the VP of pharmacy at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center where she led clinical and operations for 23 years implementing pharmacy information systems, expanding nutritional and oncology services and establishing clinical services.
In her 19-year career at Vizient, Karen led teams in all phases of supply chain operations, sales and supply networks. Her work has been focused on supply chain cost reduction and reducing variation and standardization for healthcare providers.
Karen received a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Concentration from the University of Findlay, Ohio and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio.
Karen is a registered pharmacist in the state of Ohio. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists as well as a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives. She also served on the rules review committee for the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy and chairs the Pharmacy Advisory Board for the University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio.
JOSEPH V. CONDA
Joe retired from Owens Illinois with 38 years of service during which he held a variety of senior executive positions culminating as the President of OI HealthCare Packaging. Following his retirement from OI, Joe worked for H. D. Smith Wholesale Drug Company, the fourth largest pharmaceutical wholesale in the U.S. There, he served as Sr. VP for Strategic Planning and Business Development, and President of H.D. Smith Specialty Solutions. Joe received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Marketing at Rutgers University and has a Graduate Level Certification in Finance from the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business. He is the past recipient of the 1998 Nexus Award from the Healthcare Distribution Alliance for Lifetime Achievement in the Pharmaceutical Distribution industry honoring exceptional character, accomplishments and leadership in HDA, the industry and the community. In 2010 he received the Harold Pratt Award from the National Chain Drug Store Association for outstanding contributions to pharmacy in the Chain Drug Store Industry. Joe was also one of only four executives to have ever been honored with both awards since their inception. Joe’s past community involvement includes being a member of the Hospice NWO Board of Trustees, and was then appointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees. In 2010 he became a member of Bowling Green State University’s Foundation Board, and was appointed chair of its Investment Committee in 2012 through 2016. Currently he serves on the Toledo School for the Arts Board of Directors including the Finance and Marketing Committees and the University Findlay Board of Counselors. Joe's other current community involvement includes the Toledo Museum of Art, The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, The Toledo Opera, Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts, WGTE Public Media, Bowling Green State University, Lourdes University, Wood County District Public Library, and the Lucas County District Public Library.
KYLE DRESBACH
Kyle Dresbach is the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at CoverMyMeds, where he leads strategic planning and post-acquisition value creation. His role centers on fostering cross-functional collaboration to meet the organization's key goals. Before this, Kyle was in Pharmacy Operations as an Operations Director and Pharmacist-in-Charge, obtaining over 20 licenses and contributing to the launch of two new pharmacies. Kyle's most fulfilling professional accomplishment is his service in the United States Air Force. After graduating with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of Findlay in May 2014, he joined the Air Force through the Health Professions Scholarship Program. He led Pharmacy Operations at McConnell Air Force Base and served as the Executive Officer to the Medical Group Commander. After his military service, Kyle continued to serve veterans as the Associate Director of Pharmacy at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Columbus, Ohio. Kyle has a longstanding passion for leading strong teams, dating back to his time at The University of Findlay. To expand his business acumen, he earned an Executive MBA from The Ohio State University – Fisher College of Business in 2019. Kyle's wife, Katie Dresbach (Wilburn), graduated in 2013 from The University of Findlay's Master of Occupational Therapy program. During college, they led various campus organizations and cherished their involvement with the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. They now enjoy traveling, golfing, and spending time with their four children: Kade, McKenzie, Krue, and Kallie.
AMANDA MILLER
Amanda is a 2010 graduate from the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy. Initially working retail pharmacy for 4 years, Amanda changed her career path and began working at the Ohio Veterans Home Pharmacy in 2014. This state-run pharmacy is a closed system pharmacy that only provides medications and clinical services to Veterans whom live at the home; 426 nursing home beds, 83 assisted living and 126 apartment style living rooms. The pharmacist duties include monthly chart reviews, gradual dose reductions for psychotropic medications, antibiotic stewardship and dispensing of medications with the use of automation technologies. The veterans’ home mission “serving those who have served” is implemented into our daily tasks to provide optimal patient care. She currently resides with her son Zac in Vermilion OH and enjoys living the lake life.
DAVID HARTZELL
Dr. Hartzell graduated from Ohio Northern University with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and Ohio University with a Masters in Healthcare Administration. He completed an ambulatory care residency then practiced in hospital outpatient clinics managing anticoag, asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart failure, lower extremity amputation prevention (LEAP), outpatient nutrition counseling, Parkinson’s, pulmonary HTN and tobacco cessation clinics. During this time, he was shared faculty at Ohio Northern University. He has held board certifications in anticoag (CACP), pharmacotherapy (BCPS) and diabetes (BC- ADM). He was a chief executive for a laboratory serving four hospitals and an Enterprise Director of Clinical Initiatives at CareSource. He is currently employed as VP and Chief Pharmacist at Gainwell Technologies. He later transitioned to administrative roles and focused on transitions of care. For the last year before joining CareSource, he was the chief executive for a laboratory serving four hospitals. Currently, he is the Director of Clinical Initiatives at CareSource and has responsibility for organizational programs and strategies to impact medication management.
KENNETH MUELLER
Kenneth is a 2012 graduate from the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy. After graduation, he began working as a Clinical Staff Pharmacist at Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 2014, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he began working at Northside Hospital Forsyth. Kenneth has held multiple roles at Northside, including working as a Surgical Unit Based Pharmacist, Cardiac Unit Based Pharmacist and serving as Lead Pharmacist. In 2019, he transitioned to academia and is currently a Center for Faculty Development and Excellence (CFDE) Teaching Fellow and Clinical Assistant Professor at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. At the School of Nursing, Kenneth teaches prelicensure pharmacology and graduate pharmacology courses for nurses and nurse practitioners. Kenneth also continues to work clinically at Northside Hospital Forsyth.
TOM PIERSON
Tom Pierson leads Channel & Pricing strategy for the Market Access team at Novartis where he is accountable for launch strategy and lifecycle management of the Novartis product portfolio. Prior to Novartis, Tom served as a Principal of a management consulting team at Blue Fin Group, focused on research, strategy development, and implementation projects tailored to the life sciences and healthcare industry across emerging and large pharmaceutical companies, channel and service providers, and sites of care." Tom received his PharmD from the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy in 2016, MS in Health-System Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2018, and MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School in 2020. Tom completed a two-year post-graduate Health-System Pharmacy Administration residency at the University of Wisconsin Health before becoming the Pharmacy Manager of Specialty Clinic Services at the Cleveland Clinic. In this role he implemented specialty and primary care pharmacy clinic services at care sites across the Cleveland Clinic enterprise, including rheumatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, endocrine and cardiology/anti-coagulation services. Tom has served as a faculty member for ASHP, the UW-Madison and NEOMED colleges of pharmacy where he taught courses in Drug Information, Transitions of Care, Health-System Pharmacy Leadership, Pharmacy Supply Chain, and Health-System Financial Management. Tom has served as a member of the Vizient University Health System Consortium Pharmacy Network as a leading member of the Supply Chain Optimization and Specialty Pharmacy committees, ASHP Section Advisory Group on Innovation Management, and as chair of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin Pharmacy Advancement Leadership Team. His professional interests include health outcomes measurement and benchmarking, pharmaceutical supply chain and commercialization strategy, and specialty pharmacy.