EDUCATIONS

BS in Pharmacy, Temple University College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA

LICENSURES

1980 New Jersey License           
1993 Florida License
2004 Ohio License
              

REGULATORY EXPERIENCE

Re-Appointment to NJ Board of Pharmacy 2007 - Present
New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy, two term member 1996 to 2005
President of the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy 1998 – 2001
Liaison to the NJ State Legislature; Liaison to the Enforcement & Inspections Bureau;
Committee Chair for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Patient Medication Safety

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
President-Elect 2007, President 2008, Chairperson of Executive Committee 2009
Current Member of NABP Executive Committee 2004-present
Member of Sub-Committee for Government Affairs, 2003-2005
Member of Sub-Committee for Interim Planning/Budget and Finance 2005
Liaison Member of NABP Task Force on Emergency Response and Preparedness 2006-2007 
EC Liaison of Task Force on Model Regulations for Long Term Care 2005
EC Liaison of Importation Enforcement Task Force 2004
Member of Privacy Task Force, 2002-2003
Member of Patient Confidentiality and HIPAA Requirements Task Force, 2001-2002
Chair for Laws/Legislation Task Force, 2000-2001
Member of Quality and Standards of Internship Task Force, 1999-2000
Chair, NABP District II Regional Meeting, Short Hills, NJ   October 2000

GOVERNMENT

Mayor, Upper Township, New Jersey 1999 to present
Committee, Upper Township, New Jersey 1997 - 1999
Personnel Contracts, Negotiations for Federal, State, and Health Insurance contracts,
Zoning and Planning Boards, Information Systems and Technology, Emergency Management, Public Safety Coordinator, Upper Township Public Health Coordinator, Lifeguards

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

May 2003 – Present                        Medco Health              Willingboro, NJ

Director of Pharmacy Professional Practice Group:

Emergency   Response Team Member

Katrina Relief Response:
Opened and directed the operations of an emergency mobile pharmacy to supply patients with prescription medications.  The pharmacy was based in Jefferson Parrish, Louisiana, just outside of New Orleans. A team of 15 pharmacists assisted patients and supplied medication free of charge.  (September 1 through September 28, 2005)

Compliance Coordinator
Assess and monitor efficacy and proficiency of Compliance Program.
Develop self-assessment tools to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations relating to patient safety and care
Create training modules for pharmacists to ensure consistent quality of care to patients.
Establish and communicate compliance-related policies and procedures for pharmacists and technicians through the development of educational and training programs to understand the requirements of the Compliance Program.

Member of Medicare Part D Compliance Team
Member of the Joint Commission Accreditation Core team

June 1998 – April 2003            NCS Healthcare             Beachwood, OH

Coordinator for Regulatory and Government Affairs, National Compliance
Operations Supervisor, Regulatory Site Auditor, In-service Coordinator for
Operational Procedures and Training

Conducted Regulatory Audits of Long Term Care Pharmacies, DEA accountability of controlled substance medications; Pharmacy Compliance Review with respect to Federal and state laws, in-house pharmacy compliance audits. Instituted corrective actions and policies; implemented pro-active monitors.

January 1994 - June 1998      Palombo’s Nor Lin Pharmacy & Advanced Long Term Care Services   Northfield, NJ

Client Development and Contract Negotiations, Coordinator for In-service and Continuing Education programs, Quality Assurance Coordinator
  
Director of Retail Pharmacy; Pharmacy preceptor Temple University School of Pharmacy, Community liaison for Shore Memorial Hospital

February 1993-January 1994  CVS Pharmacy    Ocean City, NJ

Staff Pharmacist, In-service Coordinator

March 1980-February 1993  Palombo’s Parkway Pharmacy    Ocean City, NJ

Owner/Operator/Pharmacist in Charge, community pharmacy & retail store

June 1979-March 1980  St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children    Philadelphia, PA

Assistant Director of Pharmacy for tertiary care pediatric hospital

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Pharmacist Association
New Jersey State Pharmacists Association *
American Society for Pharmacy Law
American Society for Health System Pharmacists
New Jersey Conference of Mayors
Cape May County Conference of Mayors
New Jersey League of Municipalities
Cape May County League of Municipalities

*2001 Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession of Pharmacy