2023 IPA BOARD ELECTION

The following individuals will be installed at the 2023 IPA Annual Meeting, June 15-16 in Des Moines. In addition, John Hamiel, IPA’s current President-Elect from Evansdale, will be installed as the association’s 145th President. Hamiel is the Regional Director of Pharmacy for MercyOne Northeast Iowa and was elected to the position last spring. IPA thanks all candidates for their willingness to run and serve the profession in this capacity.

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PRESIDENT-ELECT

Hoehns, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP

As an educator and practitioner, I want to ensure we are doing our best to inform the next generation of potential pharmacists about the expanding practice opportunities within our profession. As young learners are choosing their paths forward, I want them to keep pharmacy on their short list.

Trustee Region 2

Natalie Hunter, PharmD

Being involved in a web of pharmacists, technicians, and others whose common goal is to continue to advance the pharmacy profession has been refreshing. There are certainly barriers to overcome with growth. I am interested in a leadership position with IPA to share, hear, and help with those barriers.

Trustee Region 4

Wendy Kinne, PharmD

“I am a community pharmacist and pharmacy owner of two independent pharmacies. I am passionate about patient education, student mentorship, wellness collaboration with local employers, sustainment of independent pharmacies in our local communities, and advocating for pharmacist provider status.

TRUSTEE AT-LARGE

Brett Faine, PharmD, MS

On the Board of Trustees, my goal will be to work with members of IPA and the legislature to continue to advocate for pharmacist provider status. I believe that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should practice at the highest level and be adequately reimbursed for the services that are provided.

TRUSTEE AT-LARGE

Cory Garvin, PharmD

To change the pharmacy experience for patients, it is necessary to listen to all players, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, other providers, as well as other professions to shape our future. My intention as a Board member is to do this and advocate not only for our profession but also the patients we serve.

Pharmacy Technician

Connie Bentrott, CPhT

I have witnessed the challenges in the pharmacy industry, which escalated during the COVID pandemic, and have always challenged myself to identify solutions to improve the service we are able to provide. The field of pharmacy continues to evolve, and I am excited for the opportunity to represent pharmacy technicians from across the state.

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