IPA Journal Oct/Nov/Dec 2023

A Peer-Reviewed Journal | Vol. LXXVIII, No. 4 | OCT.NOV.DEC. 2023

CEO Emeritus

Thomas R. Temple 1949-2023

An Iowa Pharmacy Legacy INSIDE:

Iowa Pharmacy: The Temple Era The Many Roles of Tom Temple Kind Words & Kudos

IN THIS ISSUE 8515 Douglas Avenue, Suite 16, Des Moines, IA 50322 Phone: 515.270.0713 Fax: 515.270.2979 Email: ipa@iarx.org | www.iarx.org

PUBLICATION STAFF

Allison Hale, Managing Editor Kate Gainer, PharmD Emmeline Paintsil, PharmD, MSLD, BCPS Mikayla Tice-Harris, PharmD Kellie Staiert, MPA Seth Brown, JD

OFFICERS CHAIRMAN Cheri Schmit, RPh – Ames PRESIDENT John Hamiel, PharmD – Evansdale PRESIDENT-ELECT Jim Hoehns, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP – Cedar Falls TREASURER Kristin Meyer, PharmD, BCGP, CACP, FASCP – Marshalltown SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE Wes Pilkington, PharmD – Waterloo VICE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE Laura Knockel, PharmD, BCACP

TRUSTEES REGION #1 Robert Nichols, PharmD, BCPS – Waterloo REGION #2 Natalie Hunter, PharmD – Cedar Falls REGION #3 John L'Estrange, PharmD, RPh, BCACP – Des Moines REGION #4 Wendy Kinne, PharmD – Boone AT LARGE Micaela Maeyaert, PharmD, BCPS, DPLA – Spirit Lake Morgan Herring, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA – West Des Moines Brett Faine, PharmD, MS – Iowa City Cory Garvin, PharmD – Wilton

Tom Temple, CEO and Executive Vice President of the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) from 1979-2011, passed away on August 14, 2023 surrounded by his family.

After a diagnosis of glioblastoma in March of 2022, Tom continued to inspire those around him with his infectious smile and spirit of optimism. He had countless visits with pharmacy friends while receiving hospice care at the Kavanaugh House, reminding us to always “Be Kind” and keep making a difference.

Throughout his time as CEO, Tom demonstrated that leadership is an act of love. He truly loved those he worked with, the leaders in Iowa that served IPA, the pharmacy profession, and his large circle of pharmacy friends. Yet, there was nothing Tom loved more than his wife and family.

Tom created a legacy that will extend for generations to come. This issue of The Journal of the Iowa Pharmacy Association aims to capture Tom’s impact on the lives of many individuals and the pharmacy profession as a whole.

We thank all who contributed to this special issue.

FEATURES CEO’s Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Timeline of Achievements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 From the Deans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tom the Collaborator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tom the Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Tom the Mentor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tom the Statesman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Tom the Family Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Remington Award Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Kind Words & Kudos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

HONORARY PRESIDENT Marilyn Osterhaus, RPh – Maquoketa PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Connie Bentrott, CPhT – Ames STUDENT PHARMACISTS Kayla Batdorf – Drake University Rebecca Scribano – University of Iowa

The Journal of the Iowa Pharmacy Association is a peer reviewed publication. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts to be considered for publication in the Journal. For author guidelines, see www.iarx.org/journal.

“The Journal of the Iowa Pharmacy Association” (ISSN 1525-7894) publishes 4 issues per year: January/February/March issue; April/ May/June issue; July/August/September issue; and October/November/December issue by the Iowa Pharmacy Association, 8515 Douglas Avenue, Suite 16, Des Moines, Iowa 50322. Periodicals postage paid at Des Moines, Iowa and additional mailing offices.

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Mission Statement The Iowa Pharmacy Association empowers the pharmacy profession to improve the health of our communities.

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CEO’S COLUMN

Extraordinary Leadership & An Extraordinary Legacy

Kate Gainer, PharmD Executive Vice President & CEO, Iowa Pharmacy Association

I first met Tom Temple at the NCPA Annual Convention in October 2004. I was new to the state of Iowa and a new PGY1 resident. I distinctly remember meeting Tom at a new practitioner reception, and that same week he invited me, along with my residency preceptor, John Forbes, to join him for a dinner in Boston. That singular experience welcomed me into Iowa Pharmacy in a way that Tom welcomed many into Iowa Pharmacy—by making you feel special and with genuine curiosity for how you would engage professionally.

Throughout that national meeting experience, and throughout the rest of my residency year, I encountered many pharmacists. Upon learning I was from Iowa, they all asked if I knew Tom. They all knew Tom. They all respected Tom and were inspired by the work and leadership he provided, not only in Iowa but nationally.

At the time, I did not understand the reach Tom’s leadership had within the pharmacy profession.

During my residency year, I worked with IPA staff on a health literacy grant and continued to cross paths with Tom. What I didn’t realize at the time was that each of those encounters were mini-interviews, and upon completing my one-year residency program, Tom would hire me to join the IPA staff as Director of Professional Programs. The lessons I learned working for Tom in the

5+ years as a member of the staff shaped me into the leader I am, and I’m grateful to have been mentored and influenced by Tom. Leading up to Tom’s retirement, he and I had many conversations about my future career. He encouraged, while never pushing, me to consider association leadership.

Initially, I resisted the encouragement to apply for the CEO position, as I was pregnant with our first child.

However, upon talking to other (female) mentors and most importantly my husband, I did decide to apply.

And the rest is history.

I was able to share my remarks from Tom’s Celebration of Life with Tom before he passed. While in his hospice bed, with a smile on his face and a tear rolling down his cheek, his words were, “Keep leading.” Here are a few of the leadership lessons I learned from Tom:

Celebration of Life Remarks Following Don at the microphone—not an easy feat.

Following Tom as CEO of the Iowa Pharmacy Association—should not have been an easy feat. But it was. And that’s because of Tom. Tom was CEO of the Iowa Pharmacy Association from 1979-2011. During his 30+ years of leadership at IPA, pharmacy innovation, pharmacy advancement, and pharmacy leadership ALL became synonymous with Iowa Pharmacy. And Iowa Pharmacy became synonymous with Tom Temple.

Tom’s profound impact on the pharmacy profession— not just in Iowa, but nationally—cannot be overstated.

When I was selected as the next CEO of IPA, Tom offered his counsel, friendship and guidance. He also offered to stay out of my way. It was a testament to Tom’s leadership, both while he was serving the Association and beyond.

His leadership in pharmacy and at IPA is part of his legacy, but certainly not the only part. What made Tom’s leadership extraordinary is also what makes Tom’s legacy extraordinary. Four themes stand out: He elevated others, Proudly.

With great pride, Tom wrote letters and made phone calls to nominate others for awards. He gave away

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CEO’S COLUMN credit with grace and never sought recognition for his achievements. He was a mentor, a sponsor, and a confidant to many that worked with him and worked for him.

CEO transition, 2011

He found shared goals, Skillfully.

With great skill, Tom brought people together.

A most poignant example of this skill was the unification of two organizations to form IPA, a single state pharmacy association representing the entire profession. 20+ years later, I still receive phone calls from other states asking how to make this happen.

He found the fun, even in work, Easily.

Everyone in this room knows that spending time with Tom meant spending time with a smile on your face and probably deep laughter. With ease, Tom carried this over to his work as well.

He valued relationships, Genuinely.

Tom always said that relationships were the meaning of our work at IPA. And he lived this before, during, and after his tenure as IPA’s CEO. With sincerity, Tom greeted everyone he met with the same smile and asked their name—from students, to cab drivers, to elected officials, to the staff that provided his hospice care, and everyone in between. He brought meaning to what would otherwise be ordinary moments.

We all have those stories—an ordinary moment that, when you were with Tom, turned into a meaningful memory. Let’s share those stories today as we celebrate his life, his leadership and his legacy. A life full of elevating others, finding shared goals, having fun (even at work), valuing relationships and creating meaningful moments out of ordinary opportunities.

May Tom’s smile continue to warm our hearts. I believe he’s smiling now. ■ Bob Gainer, Tom & Cathy Temple, Chris Decker & Kate Gainer

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TIMELINE OF ACHIEVEMENTS

Iowa Pharmacy: The Temple Era Below is a snapshot of achievements and events during Tom Temple’s term as CEO of IPA (1979-2011). While not an exhaustive list, many of these professional advances occurred first in Iowa to later be implemented or adopted by states across the country. Tom’s style of leadership was to cultivate innovation and partnership. This spirit of collaboration allowed IPA and the pharmacy profession to make great strides during the Temple Era.

1988 1985 IPA forms IPSC (Iowa Pharmacy Service Corporation), creating a professional services portfolio with a generic drug reference guide, formulary management, DUR, and an active peer review panel. IPA’s active involvement in DUR and these services led to safer medication use in health plans partnering with IPSC.

IPA task force endorses term pharmacy technician and provides guidance to pharmacists on how to manage, evaluate, and supervise the role of a pharmacy technician.

Legislation passes prohibiting the sale of drug samples, the resale of drugs purchased at discriminatory prices, and the reimportation of U.S. drugs shipped overseas.

Unit Dose Bill passes, increasing reimbursement for pharmacists.

1994 Iowa Board of Pharmacy adopts Prescription Labeling Rule. IPA presented resolution allowing for labels to include the “generic for” identification notice on dispensed products, which was previously prohibited.

1999 Unification of IPA and ISHP becomes official. More than a dozen states would come to recognize Iowa for its success, looking to structure the unification efforts of their own state association bodies as Iowa had.

IPA sponsors first ACPE immunization training for Iowa pharmacists. IPA partnered with ACPE to provide the training and, due to popularity, sponsored two more sessions later that year.

Katy’s Kids program begins, utilizing pharmacists and students to deliver presentations to elementary students about proper use of medications.

Iowa Center for Pharmaceutical Care (ICPC) is created, a partnership between IPA, Drake University and the University of Iowa to develop tools and support for pharmacists to bring pharmaceutical care into their practice.

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1996

1999 (Cont.)

Iowa Pharmacy Practice Act is adopted, opening opportunities for pharmacists to utilize their skills and knowledge, as well as allow the Board of Pharmacy flexibility in the area of rule-making.

Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) awards IPSC agreement for online prospective drug utilization review.

ICPC training program is used as national model.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners (IBPE) approves pharmacist administration of immunizations after IPA advocacy.

IPA leads a joint venture with the Iowa Foundation for Medical Care (IFMC) to create an effective and efficient DUR process for use with Medicaid.

IPA publishes first Iowa Pharmacy Law and Information Manual.

IPA blocks physician-operated pharmacies legislation, prohibiting physicians from selling prescription drugs.

IPA initiates student mentorship program to provide students with a pharmacist contact as a mentor.

IPA establishes Compounding Practice Task Force.

IPA adds Pharmacy Technician Membership category, providing technicians with five voting seats in the House of Delegates to participate in the policy making process for Iowa Pharmacy.

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1997 IPA/ISHP Unification Task Force meets. Membership in both IPA and ISHP agreed that a unified state pharmacy association must: • Promote pharmacy as a patient-centered practice.

• Be credible among pharmacists and to others.

• Have active student support.

• Maintain strong ties with National Organizations.

• Employ mechanisms that ensure all individuals across the entire pharmacy profession have their issues heard and addressed.

IPA increases pharmacists trained to provide smoking cessation.

IPA publishes data demonstrating a pharmacist reimbursement model. IPA, Wellmark and Outcomes released a two-year community pharmacy study supporting the feasibility of implementing a reimbursement model for the provision of pharmaceutical care. The study demonstrated that reimbursing pharmacists for identifying and resolving drug therapy problems resulted in better patient health outcomes and a decrease in total healthcare spending.

TIMELINE OF ACHIEVEMENTS

2005 1999 (Cont.)

IPA evaluates workplace issues in pharmacy practice, making general recommendations for the creation of a PIF to allow for continued input, and for IPA to monitor and evaluate practice/work-life issues to appropriately identify vulnerable practice settings.

2001 IPA works with House and Senate to pass standard prescription card legislation, calling for prescription cards to have a standardized set of information, thereby reducing pharmacist time on processing of claims and allowing more time for providing patient care.

2003 (Cont.)

University of Iowa releases study results on Pharmaceutical Case Management (PCM). Results of the three-year study showed that pharmacists identified significant levels of medication-related problems and improved medication appropriateness among patients.

The PCM program provided a new payment system, which pharmacists and physicians are compensated for additional care associated with drug therapy management services.

Iowa Medicaid PDL goes live.

While the Iowa Medicaid PDL (Preferred Drug List) contained many brand name drugs (when generic alternatives were available), IPA and its member pharmacies worked collaboratively with the state to identify ways of saving state dollars on Medicaid pharmacy benefits, including DUR and the PDL.

2008 (Cont.)

2006

IPA supports Tech-Check-Tech.

Following House of Delegates policy and 2007 legislation, the Board of Pharmacy adopted rules allowing technicians to perform final product verification by checking accuracy of fills.

Governor proclaims Iowa Pharmacy Week.

2009

2007

IPA launches Takeaway, a statewide medication disposal program with PillDude mascot.

IPA successfully lobbies for Medicaid dispensing fee increase.

2010

IPA and Iowa pharmacists convince CMS to protect pharmacy residency programs.

Legislation requiring certification of pharmacy technicians passes.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy creates the pharmacy support staff role.

2001 (Cont.)

2003 (Cont.)

2008

2011

Iowa Priority Prescription Savings Program initiated with manufacturer partners Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck, and Schering Plough to offer discounts for prescription costs.

IPA staff and Iowa pharmacists participate in full-scale Strategic National Stockpile Exercise, simulating an emergency with pharmacists volunteering to receive, package, and distribute antibiotics and medical supplies to county health departments.

IPA begins integrating IRIS into pharmacies. Pharmacists began tracking immunization records into IRIS.

Spencer Hospital is first hospital in Iowa to implement Tech-Check-Tech.

2003 State Maximum Allowable Cost (MAC) List is implemented. IPA and DHS worked closely to finalize the MAC to help make sure that pharmacies can purchase generic drugs at the most current market price.

IPA House of Delegates adopts policy calling for restricted access to pseudoephedrine products, leading to passage of legislation.

Wellmark begins to reimburse pharmacists for vaccine administration.

IPA is awarded a grant to fund health literacy improvement.

IPA initiates Know it. Show it. Tell it. MedCard Project, equipping every Iowan with a MedCard to enhance patient literacy and patient-prescriber communication.

IPA hosts inaugural Community Pharmacy Management and Hospital Pharmacy Management Conference.

IPA introduces PBM legislation for timely reimbursement within 15 days of claim submission.

2004

New Practice Model Task Force is created to evaluate technician product verification (TPV) in community pharmacy settings. Following Board of Pharmacy waivers, pilot studies and research, rules were adopted to allow TPV (formerly tech-check-tech) in all pharmacy settings.

IPA passes first PBM legislation, creating standards for the state to regulate PBMs.

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FROM THE DEANS

Tom Temple: Hats off to a True Champion!

Throughout his remarkable career, Tom Temple has epitomized the essence of a champion in various facets of his life, making indelible impacts on Iowa Pharmacy and our patients. He has been a guiding light for the pharmacy community, an inspiration to countless faculty and students, a dedicated advocate for his professional colleagues, and above all, a beacon of unwavering support for his family, faith, and the power of a positive outlook.

Renae Chesnut, EdD, MBA, RPh Dean & Professor, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Tom’s role as a champion for collaboration has been a pivotal force in elevating Iowa’s pharmacy reputation nationally. He brought the association together with the two colleges, collaborating on initiatives that showcased Iowa as a progressive state. These collaborations include the renowned Iowa Center for Pharmaceutical Care, the groundbreaking Collaborative Education Institute (now CEimpact), and the impactful Bill Burke Student Leadership Conference. These milestones are a testament to Tom’s dedication to advancing pharmacy practice and education through unity and collaboration.

As a champion for leaders, Tom nurtured the growth of emerging leaders and supported those already in leadership roles. He encouraged me as well as my pharmacy faculty colleagues to enhance our leadership

1994 Leadership Pharmacy Class, including Renae Chesnut

skills through participation in the Young Pharmacists Leadership Conference, speaking engagements at IPA professional and education meetings, and active participation on various boards and committees. I credit the Young Pharmacists Leadership Conference as one of the key steps to further involvement in IPA, and I know that many others say the same. Tom recognized the pivotal role of faculty involvement in advancing the pharmacy profession and generously encouraged our participation in all aspects of the association. As the last IPA President who was able to work with Tom for my entire presidency, I was blessed to have Tom’s wisdom, support, and friendship.

Tom’s championing of mentorship has left an enduring legacy through his support of countless students and young pharmacists, encouraging them to become involved and helping to connect them within the profession. He paved the way for so many to assume influential positions within the profession, both regionally and nationally, as well as in their local communities. His mentoring of individuals was reason for his selection as the APhA Gloria Neimeyer-Franke Leadership Mentor Award and the Hugo H. Schafer Award. What a testament to the lasting impact of his mentorship and leadership!

As a champion for advancing the profession, Tom acted as a dynamic catalyst, infusing fresh ideas and strategies into the Iowa Pharmacy Association. His visionary leadership, combined with a commitment to both long-term vision and short-term action, has made the IPA one of the most respected state associations in the United States. Tom has placed pharmacy at the forefront of critical discussions with legislators, other healthcare professionals and patients, underlining the profession’s importance in the healthcare landscape.

Tom Temple often quotes an inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame, describing himself as “just an ordinary person given an extraordinary opportunity.” In reality, many of us see it the other way around: we credit Tom’s extraordinary dedication and vision for granting us, the ordinary individuals, the extraordinary opportunities we’ve had to shape the future of our profession.

Today, we tip our hats to a true champion, Tom Temple, whose legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. Tom’s unwavering dedication has left an indelible mark on the world of pharmacy.

Hats off to a true champion – Tom Temple! ■

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FROM THE DEANS

“The smell of a leather glove, hitting a ‘gapper’, and the joy of turning a double play.”

Tom had several passions. One of them was baseball.

Tom and I enjoyed chatting about our days of youth playing the sport, coaching our children, and the unwavering life-long support we staunchly exhibited for our beloved Major League teams...the Cubs and Red Sox, respectively. One of my most cherished memories is of Tom, Cathy, Louise, and I in 2009 spending a glorious summer day in Boston, capped off with a night game at Fenway Park. Tom said Fenway Park was one of the two true ‘cathedrals’ in baseball: the other, not surprisingly, being Wrigley Field.

In his prime, Tom was, by all accounts, a heck of a second baseman. Like many young boys, he had aspirations of playing Major League baseball, but when sharing thoughts about his life’s journey would often say with a chuckle that his “talent ran out in college.”

The day after we took in the game at Fenway Park, Tom and I were sitting on the deck of our lake house in Massachusetts talking Pharmacy. The conversation pivoted to baseball which promoted me to grab a ball and a couple of gloves. Sadly, we never did play catch as we had intended. However, as we sat there reflecting about the sport, Tom said: “Don’t you just love the smell of a leather glove?” Anyone who has ever played the sport of baseball/softball knows THAT smell and all the wonderful memories evoked by the simple whiff of a seasoned leather baseball glove. Tom’s eyes twinkled as he recounted his joy in turning a double play and hitting a ‘gapper,’ which is when a ball is hit through a space between two outfielders and rolls all the way to the wall for extra bases.

The parallels between Tom’s love of baseball and his passion for Pharmacy are striking to me. First, he found great joy in simple things. The smell of leather and the rush of its youthful memories was not unlike the joy he found in recounting the steady growth of a young understudy and relishing in their success. Second, the double play...the act of making two outs during the same continuous play. As a sure-handed infielder, Tom completed many a double play, which were crucial in turning the tides in favor of his team. Similarly, as CEO of IPA, Tom was remarkably adroit at turning what appeared to be setbacks into a favorable outcome for Pharmacy and the patients we serve. And finally, securing a piece of legislation that moved the profession forward was his ‘gapper.’ He wasn’t interested in the solo home run; rather, he knew that momentum was key to both scoring runs in bunches as well as attaining substantial progress professionally. His mantra: Keep things moving forward by getting others involved.

Donald E. Letendre, BSPh, PharmD, FASHP Dean & Professor, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

I loved Tom Temple for many reasons...one of them was how he applied his talents as a baseball player to become one of the foremost state pharmacy association executives our profession has ever witnessed. He didn’t make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame, but he sure as heck made it into the Pharmacy Hall of Fame. ■

Don & Louise Letendre, Cathy & Tom Temple

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TOM THE COLLABORATOR I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Tom since 1998 when I became Chief Pharmacy Officer at the University of Iowa.

I recall how gracious Tom was in welcoming me to Iowa and offering to be a resource as I moved into my new role.

Throughout my 13 years at the University of Iowa, Tom and I developed a strong professional relationship and close friendship. Tom visited the University often and joined us for events with our staff and pharmacy residents.

When I became CEO of ASHP, I frequently spoke with Tom about the pressing issues facing our profession. He always had excellent insights to share and had a unique ability to identify effective solutions to address any issue, regardless of how challenging it may be.

Paul W. Abramowitz, PharmD, ScD (Hon.), FASHP CEO, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

Tom was a true leader who helped advance pharmacy practice at the local, state, and national levels. He had a natural sense of warmth, authenticity, and selflessness that made him someone that people gravitated toward and wanted to work with. He also had a wonderful sense of humor and could bring light to any issue or conversation.

Tom was a true friend and gift to the profession of pharmacy, and I miss him very much. I am heartened to see how many lives Tom touched and people he mentored over the years, all of whom carry his legacy forward and will do so for many years to come. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to spend the time with him that I did, and my heart goes out to all his friends and family that I know miss him greatly.

My first memorable interaction with Tom Temple was during my executive residency in 1996. During my residency, I had the joy of mentorship from some of the greatest state pharmacy association leaders in America. Tom Temple was one of those mentors.

One thing I learned from Tom was to pursue relationships and what you love with passion and intense focus. Nothing in life is more important than the relationships we have with others. Tom actually demonstrated this to me in several ways.

Michael D. Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP Executive Vice President & CEO, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

First, when I started my program, Tom would have regular mentoring calls with me—check-in calls just to see how I was doing and to support me. Then when it was time for me to do my state association rotation in Wisconsin, Tom made the drive up to Madison twice in three months to spend a weekend with the then-WPhA CEO Chris Decker and me. We played golf, enjoyed a sip or two of bourbon, and talked constantly about the future of our profession.

These guys both dreamed really big dreams—and it was clear that not only were Chris and Tom colleagues, they were dear friends. Tom made me feel like I was a part of that close connection, even though I was only on the scene for about three months.

Tom was always an encourager to everyone who stepped into his path. He taught me and others how to always be positive no matter the circumstances and to always be hopeful for the future ahead.

God blessed all of our lives with the presence and friendship of Tom Temple, and his legacy will live on.

APhA President Bob Davis awarding Tom Temple with the Gloria Neimeyer-Franke Leadership Mentor Award, 1995

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TOM THE COLLABORATOR I met Tom Temple as a student pharmacist at Drake University. Tom also served as my preceptor during my rotation in Association Management with the then Iowa Pharmacists Association (now Iowa Pharmacy Association). Our paths soon crossed again when I was selected for the APhA/NCSPAE Executive Residency in Association Management in Washington, D.C., and Tom provided excellent career mentoring. A few years prior, Tom “The Collaborator” had worked with the American Pharmacists Association to establish the Executive Residency which included a threemonth state rotation. The Iowa Pharmacists Association was the first site for the state rotation. I learned so much about policy, advocacy, leadership and mentoring from Tom. I have tried to apply this advice in my work and in my life in general.

Compromise and building consensus were important to Tom. When I served as the founding Executive Director/CEO of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Tom was a key partner. Again, Tom “The Collaborator” provided leadership with state associations during a pivotal time. He served on PTCB’s first State Advisory Panel and helped to navigate political waters as the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists and the Michigan Pharmacists Association state certification programs concluded and PTCB, a national program for certifying pharmacy technicians, became the national standard.

Reflecting on the longstanding work of pharmacy technicians in pharmacy practice, under Tom’s leadership, IPA had been engaged in many initiatives designed to formalize the technician’s role, including supporting certification, regulation and expanded roles and responsibilities. In fact, IPA had more than 15 years of experience working with pharmacies, technicians, and pharmacists to successfully implement Technician Product Verification (TPV). Tom’s collaborative leadership set the stage for this important TPV work happening today as part of pharmacy practice transformation.

Melissa Murer Corrigan, BSPharm, CAE, FAPhA, FASHP Host, MelisRxScripts Podcast, Founding Executive Director & CEO, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) 1994-2011

As I mentor and sponsor student pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and pharmacists, I draw on the many lessons I learned from Tom. His legacy lives on through the lives and impact of many others.

Tom Temple was an icon of state pharmacy executives. The state of Iowa was fortunate to have a strong leader like Tom at the helm for decades, and he was fortunate to have a strong patient-focused community pharmacy-oriented state like Iowa.

Iowa Reception at APhA Annual Meeting, 1989

The crossing of their paths was true synergy and provides an example for states throughout the country.

B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA CEO, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

Kelly Brock, Farah Towfic, Tom Temple, Melissa Murer Corrigan & Brianne Bakken

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TOM THE COLLABORATOR On June 30, 2017, I retired after a career of fifty years as a counseling psychologist. My work began with students at a liberal arts college, then with private patients and small groups, next conducting public business seminars, then training seminars for a wide variety of businesses and organizations, and ending as a consultant for boards and CEOs with unique problems at the highest leadership level.

Harles Cone Founder, Speaker and Consultant, Cone Resource Group

Across that entire time, the profession of pharmacy, in one way or another, occupied the lion’s share of my focus. Here, in a nutshell, is how that came about and how a lifelong friendship was formed with Tom Temple.

In the early 1970s, a friend in Kansas City, Missouri asked if I would sub in for him and lead a workshop for a group in California—with only three days’ notice.

He had come down with the flu and would not be able to keep the contract. It was a topic in which he and I shared a lot of mutual interest, so I agreed to help him.

His contract was with The Upjohn

Tom Temple, Chris Decker & Harles Cone enjoying the Leadership pre-conference in Galena, IL

Tom, Harles & Bill Wimmer

Company, and the audience was made up of attendees of the Southern California Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting in San Diego. The workshop was scheduled for three hours, broken into two one- and one-half hour segments. CEU credit was available for both. There was a thirty-minute break between Part 1 and Part 2. The crowd size was noticably larger for Part 2. Following the end of the second session, the Upjohn representative, Pat O’Sullivan, thanked me profusely and gave me a business card.

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When Pat returned to Kalamazoo, she told her boss, Jack Newcomb, about her enthusiasm for the seminar, saying she had never seen such a response. They then approached me by phone and asked if I would be interested in presenting other and similar seminars under the sponsorship of The Upjohn Company at various pharmacy events.

The work with Upjohn provided many interesting experiences throughout the U.S. and Canada with a wide variety of pharmacy groups. On several occasions early on, I would cross paths with Tom. The most dramatic change in our relationship began with an Upjohn-sponsored APhA Annual Convention meeting in Montreal in the mid to late 1980s. A special part of that conference was for students only. I was the principal speaker on current challenges facing the world of pharmacy and pharmacists.

A student, Chris Decker, who was majoring in pharmacy at the University of Iowa, attended that workshop.

The field of pharmacy was in turmoil, and this topic was timely. He wanted to bring this workshop to his fellow students at Iowa and contacted Upjohn directly to seek their sponsorship. They declined because they preferred to support programs that reached a broader audience.

Soon after this experience and his graduation from the University of Iowa, he was hired by Tom to be on his staff at the IPA. It would be just a matter of time before the three of us were talking about the Montreal experience, the Upjohn response, and how we might go forward with leadership and young pharmacists.

Our first attempt at a conference of this nature was for young pharmacists (“young” was defined as working as pharmacists five years or less) who were graduates of the Iowa schools of pharmacy. The primary financial support for this came from Marion Labs in Kansas City and was held at a conference center just outside Des Moines. There was an attempt to draw Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin pharmacy associations together which lasted only one year because of a change in executive director leadership in Illinois. Enthusiasm from Iowa and Wisconsin was high.

This alliance morphed over time, and eventually these efforts gave birth to what became known as the Young Pharmacists’ Leadership Conference—a program that continues to this day (now the Decker-Temple Leadership Pharmacy Conference), and one I participated in for twenty-plus years. Each year at Eagle Ridge Resort outside of Galena, Illinois, I had the chance to talk with young pharmacists, who were or hoped to be in leadership positions, about the issues of their profession, their placement in it, and the skills of leadership they would need to be effective. It was a training model that would be adopted by other states, especially, Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.

TOM THE COLLABORATOR Early in this process, Chris was selected to be the executive director of the Wisconsin Pharmacists Association.

At the time, turmoil existed in Wisconsin between an association of hospital pharmacists and the state group.

Uniting those two groups became a major focus for Chris. It culminated with the birth of the Pharmacists Society of Wisconsin with a goal of “one vision, one voice.” The combined voices of Temple and Decker

during this period was noteworthy. Chris’ early death was a blow to the threesome of Temple-Decker-Cone.

Beyond his leadership in Iowa, Tom Temple was a force among his peers at the national level though the organization of states, the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA). He served as President in 1986 and managed the organization for several years prior to it hiring full time staff. Understanding the importance of networking and collaboration, he was instrumental in the organization’s addition of an associate membership category.

state pharmacy association support and participation in United States Pharmacopeia (USP) to also support Tom’s election to the leadership of the USP Board.

Tom understood the collective power of the states. He focused on the end game of advancing pharmacy practice in all states to increase local and national opportunities and recognition for pharmacist-provided patient care. He was generously supportive of his peers sharing his ideas, successes and even failures. He believed and demonstrated NASPA’s mantra, “Together we are stronger.” This was never more evident than using the strong

Tom was also the gateway for my many years of work with the board and leadership of the U.S. Pharmacopeia. Tom Temple was a force for the advancement of pharmacy, pharmacists, patients, colleagues, friends and family, and a very personal, treasured friendship.

Whenever Tom would attend any meeting where there was a new state association executive present, he would make sure they were met with a warm welcome, encouraging words, and often a kind invitation to join him for whatever after-meeting activity was planned.

The collaborations with his fellow state executives often turned into long-lasting friendships that went beyond their day-to-day operations.

Tom Temple will be remembered by his fellow state pharmacy association executives for his kindness, support and his tireless dedication, enthusiasm, and contributions to the pharmacy profession.

Rebecca (Becky) Snead, RPh, CAE, FAPhA Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, NCPA, Previous CEO, National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) 2002-2023

Becky Snead, Tom Temple & Jessica Baugh Anderson Visiting Chris Decker in hospice (Steve Mullenix, Rod Shafer, Larry Sage, Ron Fitzwater, Becky Snead, Chris Decker, Tom Temple, Mark Pilkington)

Jim Bracewell, Becky Snead, Tom Temple, Larry Wagenknecht, Joni Cover & Chris Decker

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I have many memories of Tom Temple from years of working in the association. However, the most memorable was the work on the Unification Task Force. I was new to leadership when asked by President Susan Lutz to co-chair this task force along with Jim Wallace.

The Iowa Society of Hospital Pharmacists was a great organization working entirely with volunteers to further hospital pharmacy concerns. Our task was to unite the Society with the Iowa Pharmacists Association and to be sure that all concerns of all pharmacists would be addressed in the new organization.

Tom Temple acted as advisor to the group and jumped into the discussion to assure that all concerns would be addressed. His assurances made the hospital pharmacists feel comfortable with this attempt at unification.

IPA offered a paid staff to coordinate events, plan education, and advocate for the profession. Tom and his staff helped with proposed organizational changes along with a new name, Iowa Pharmacy Association, and a new logo. He patiently helped us through some contentious discussions to a point where we have one voice for the profession in Iowa.

One of our final hurdles was to travel to Washington, D.C. to get ASHP approval to proceed. Our group met with the staff, and all was proceeding well until Joe Oddis dropped by the meeting. (He had recently retired.) Joe voiced his concerns about affiliation and other ASHP concerns, all of which were put to rest by Tom Temple.

This is just one of so many times that the skills and reputation of Tom Temple, the face of Iowa Pharmacy, guided all to a better outcome and association.

– Ed Maier, RPh, Pharmacy Owner, Iowa Board of Pharmacy 2008-2017, IPA President 1997-1998

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IPA/ISHP Unification Task Force Members 1998-1999 Ed Maier, Co-Chair Jim Wallace, Co-Chair Jon Beyer Greg Hoyman Jerry Karbeling Susan Lutz Sharon Meyer Bar napkin with an early mock-up of the unified structure that would form between IPA and ISHP

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Leman Olson Mary Voelker Phipps Diane Reist Mark Sorenson Dave Stark Tom Temple Jenelle Sobotka

Jim Wallace, ISHP President 1997-1998, kept this napkin, and many years later framed it and presented it to Tom as a gift

I have many fond memories of my friend Tom Temple.

One in particular was at a NASPA meeting in San Diego.

I was asked to make a presentation at the meeting, and Joan Stover arranged a golf game at Torrey Pines. Tom and I were partners against Chris Decker and Mark Pilkington; there was no question I was the duffer of the group. But on this day, Tom got into my head and we clicked as a team; I shot the round of my life on

Tom Temple with 1998 Leadership Pharmacy Class

TOM THE LEADER this beautiful (but windy), challenging course hugging the California coast. As Tom and I were ready to “close them out” on the 13th hole, it started to warm up and I was ready to take my jacket off. Tom stopped me, saying, “Don’t change anything now! We’ve got ‘em right where we want em!”

The losers were to buy dinner at a quaint, Italian restaurant in La Jolla, Trattoria Aqua. We gathered for dinner with our spouses and some pharmacy colleagues, and our host, Chris Decker, noted the wait staff was setting large wine glasses for all the guests at our table. He called the sommelier to the table and inquired why we had such grand stemware compared to the tables around us. “Mr. Decker,” he explained, “The other tables ordered wine off the left side of the menu; Mr. Temple ordered wine off the right.” Chris knew he was in for a budget bending evening!

I fondly recollect the dinner tab that night constitutes the majority of my lifetime winnings playing golf. It is also a shining example of how Tom was a master of bringing people together, balancing work and play, and helping you believe in yourself in challenging times.

Matt Osterhaus, Tom Temple, Jim Scott & Chris Decker

– Matt Osterhaus, BSPharm, FASCP, FAPhA, Community Pharmacist, CPESN-Iowa President, IPA President 2004-2005

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We lost a pillar of the pharmacy world on Monday, August 14, 2023, when Tom Temple passed away. His compassion and dedication to the pharmacy profession was monumental. Tom always had a smile and a firm handshake for you!

Al Shepley holding Bowl of Hygeia with Jerry Karbeling

I had the opportunity to talk with Tom a few weeks ago, and we reminisced about our accomplishments, adventures and friendship over the years.

Some of our discussion points and anecdotes: I first met Tom in the ‘70s when Bob Gibbs hired him for IPA. We talked about the snow blowing through the office windows in the Shops Building in downtown Des Moines, the soup kitchen in the basement, and Bob burning holes in his sweater from smoking his pipe.

Over the years, I served on many IPA committees and went through the leadership chairs thanks to Tom. Tom always liked to proof read the President’s Address prior to the Annual Meeting. He gave me a bad time for not allowing him to read mine. As President of IPA, I got to throw out the first pitch at an Iowa Cub’s game. Tom gave me a bad time about my lack of speed on the pitch.

(I was just trying to get it over home plate.) Tom referred to me as “Mr. Medicaid,” as I chaired the Medicaid Advisory Committee for a number of years. Tom’s comment was, “We did a lot of good for the people of Iowa and the profession of pharmacy.”

Tom was responsible for recommending me to Governor Brandstad for appointment to the Board of Pharmacy, for which I served 3 terms, 9 years. I also served and continue to serve on NABP’s MPJE Committee to help write and review law questions for pharmacists to obtain their licensure, and the Iowa Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP), thanks to Tom and IPA. I am just one of many that Tom fostered into various leadership roles throughout the country.

We attended a multitude of pharmacy conventions, fall pharmacy nights, lobbying efforts in D.C., and meetings around the state and across the country. One meeting in Brainerd, Minnesota, Tom was a featured speaker. He and I had the opportunity to play golf, which I am not very good at and Tom was. Tom doesn’t pull any punches; he said to me, “You aren’t a very good golfer are you?” That was Tom. Barb and Cathy would often go on excursions while we were at meetings.

Tom liked to kid me about being much older him. (I am only one year), but that was Tom. Tom’s camaraderie and friendship I will cherish forever.

– Barb & Al Shepley, Owner & Founder of Carepro Health Services, Iowa Board of Pharmacy 1984-1993, IPA President 2001-2002

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One very influential method Tom Temple used to mold his officers into a productive team was to create total immersion in the profession during the annual IPA Fall District Meeting Tour.

During my three years traveling as an IPA officer, I would join Tom and the other two Presidential officers in attending eleven annual district meetings. We would devote parts of four to five weeks during September and October to driving across Iowa to meet with fellow pharmacists. Tom would load the officer group into his car on Monday or Tuesday afternoon, and we’d hit the road for three to four days in a row per week. These periods were a time for total immersion in IPA and pharmacy writ large, along with meaningful relationship building and bonding amongst the group.

Many great ideas (and more than a few losers) were hatched during the long car rides across the state’s harvest time landscape. Tom would use this time with us to explore novel ideas and concepts (for instance, the dawn of pharmaceutical care or the reinvigoration of the Iowa Pharmacy Foundation), as well as discussing how to make IPA stronger and more relevant to the pharmacists of Iowa. The officers would discover the current priorities Tom had for the association and by the end of the tour, they would be our priorities as well. Our individual remarks at each meeting would amplify these priorities to the members. It was an ingenious and highly effective way for him to develop his leaders year after year.

Iowa pharmacy leaders at APhA Annual Meeting, 2013

Tom & Cathy Temple, Tana & Leman Olson, Jenelle Sobotka, Steve Firman, Nancy & Jim Scott

– Steve Firman, BSPharm, MBA, FAPhA, CEO of Pharmacy Marketing Group, IPA President 1988-1989

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It was the winter of 1976, and I had a meeting scheduled with IPA’s Executive Director, Bob Gibbs. During our meeting, there was a knock on his office door, and a young man entered with his hands full of files and papers. Bob introduced his new assistant, Tom Temple, from Joliet, Illinois. It was a simple beginning, but that’s how our relationship began—it lasted 47 years. I failed to realize at that time Tom would not only become my mentor but a great friend as well.

As the years passed, I became more active in IPA. It wasn’t long before I was asked to run for office, eventually serving as President in 1990. Those who served as an IPA President quickly recognized the important role Tom played in the pharmacy profession, not only through local and state associations, but nationally as well. Tom never feared facing challenges. Whether it involved going toe to toe with the State Medical Society, confronting the Board of Pharmacy or dealing with problems facing the pharmacists of Iowa, he always seemed to come out on top.

Among my fondest memories were the fall district meetings we held each year. Tom, Steve Firman, Jerry Karbeling and I would travel throughout the state of Iowa visiting with pharmacists and discussing the challenges facing them in their practices. We shared many laughs, drank a little wine, and made Iowa pharmacy a leader that other associations envied.

Our profession has lost a wonderful man and a great leader. Those of us who learned from Tom are now challenged to carry on his legacy.

– Jim Scott, RPh, IPA President 1990-1991

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Jim Scott & Tom Temple

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I first met Tom in the winter of 1979. I was in my last year of pharmacy school at Drake, and I was assigned a rotation at IPA headquarters located in downtown Des Moines (Shops Building).

I remember walking into Tom’s office, which was located on the north side of the building. As I sat with Tom and visited with him about the pharmacy profession, I noticed white flakes blowing around behind him. I mentioned it to Tom and he said not to worry about it, as it is just snow and it happens all of the time. He turned around and wiped away the little drift forming on the window seal and book case. That was my first encounter with Tom. Over the years, I got to know Tom much better after getting more involved in the Iowa Pharmacy Association. Since my pharmacy was located less than one mile from IPA headquarters, I would occasionally stop by to visit with Tom and Jerry Karbeling about issues affecting our profession.

In the late 1990s, Tom and I reviewed our Pharmacy Practice Act. We determined from “our” interpretation of Iowa law that pharmacists could administer medications, and subsequently that pharmacists could administer influenza vaccine. So, with the encouragement of Tom, myself and Carl Chalstrom started administering the vaccine to our patients in our pharmacies.

Tom Temple, John Forbes & Bill Wimmer

Shortly after starting to administer flu vaccine to my patients, I received a visit from the Iowa Board of Medicine stating that I was in violation of Iowa law and should cease giving the vaccine. With the help of Tom and Jerry, we were able to prove pharmacists had the legal right to administer the vaccine. I remember Tom was very adamant about pharmacist authority to perform this service, and it paved the road for pharmacists across the state to begin offering influenza vaccines. I was so grateful that Tom encouraged us to “push the envelope” to provide this necessary service to our patients.

I was also honored to be Tom’s pharmacist the last few years of his life. I will always remember when Tom walked into the pharmacy (sometimes with Cathy) and always had a smile and a positive attitude. If I was having a bad day, he would always bring me up and give encouragement. I will always remember our private conversations at the pharmacy discussing his condition and the courage he had in facing this devastating medical condition. He told me he was a very lucky person to have enjoyed such a wonderful life and was so blessed to have such great family and friends.

He will be dearly missed.

Tom Temple, Leman Olson, Mark Richards, Susan Frey & Steve Firman

– John Forbes, RPh, Medicap Pharmacy Owner, Iowa State Representative 2013-2023, IPA President 1999-2000

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I first met Tom beginning my tenure with USP in 2014— simultaneously to his being elected to Chair of the USP Board. It was a big transition for me but a wonderful experience thanks largely to Tom’s mentorship from Day 1.

In addition to a handful of in person meetings per year, we spoke at least every month for years in our respective Chair/CEO roles. I learned what selflessness and empathy looks like in leadership (both on the Board and in his beloved pharmacy community) and how effective it can be.

It also emphasized to me to spend more time deliberately being a mentor myself. Tom truly epitomizes the value of servant leadership.

In honor of his exemplary leadership, USP established the “USP Thomas R. Temple Legacy of Leadership Award” and named Tom as its inaugural recipient in 2022. The award recognizes Tom’s distinctive leadership in support of USP’s Mission, specifically that which creates a legacy of impact. Tom’s leadership was, simply, orchestrating the success of those around him. Where traditional leadership is goals-driven, Tom’s leadership is people-centered, empowering people to perform their jobs well.

Tim Franson, Tom Temple & Ron Piervincenzi

I think of him so frequently in my everyday life, both personally and professionally. But, I still miss him.

– Ronald T. Piervincenzi, PhD, CEO, U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP)

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In the late 1990s, I was attending a meeting of the Past Presidents of IPA. There was the usual grumblings about what was wrong with pharmacy. As I was listening, it came to me that perhaps pharmacists needed to change the way they practiced instead of asking the world to change the practice of pharmacy.

I shared my thoughts with the group. Tom Temple immediately saw the benefit of this type of thinking and suggested I put my thoughts on paper. I did, and we put together a group to follow up with a brain-storming session on Bob Osterhaus’ famous porch.

The Iowa Pharmacy Technician Program, often known as “tech check tech,” was born, and the practice of pharmacy was forever changed in Iowa and beyond.

Bob O.’s Front Porch Meeting, 2017

Tom Temple had the knack of bringing the right people together at the right time to affect positive change in the world of pharmacy.

– TJ Johnsrud, RPh, Founder and President, NuCara Management Group, IPA President 1983-1984

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TOM THE MENTOR

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I am fortunate to call Tom my mentor. Without his encouragement and mentorship, I certainly wouldn’t be where I am today.

I got to know Tom during my time as a student pharmacist at Iowa while serving as the student representative on the IPA Board. Through Tom’s mentorship, I grew from a quiet student to a capable pharmacist able to discuss medicine quality and represent USP to global regulators and other stakeholders. I wouldn’t be where I am today if you hadn’t believed in me, mentored me, encouraged me, and told me to spend some time on usp.org.

Watching Tom, I learned how to ask probing questions so that I may learn, spending more time listening to someone and understanding their perspective before volunteering my thoughts. It helps me to connect with people and view a situation from another perspective towards a solution as Tom did on countless occasions.

Tom Temple-USP scholarship announcement, Don Letendre, Cathy & Tom Temple, Tim Franson, Ron Piervincenzi & Farah Towfic

I am grateful to Tom for shaping me into the leader and individual I am today and, importantly, for teaching me how to be a mentor so I may cheer on the success of others.

I miss Tom very much. I will hold in my heart the many enduring lessons he has taught me.

– Farah Towfic, PharmD, MBA, Director of CEO Operations, U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), University of Iowa Class of 2011

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When I was a student pharmacist at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, I had the opportunity to attend and participate in an IPA Legislative Day in Des Moines. As the student representative on the IPA Board of Trustees, I got to know very well this guy named Tom Temple.

Brandon & Farah Towfic, Tom Temple

Chris Decker, Kate Gainer, Mike Brownlee, Steve Rough, Don Letendre & Tom Temple

Tom was at Legislative Day, and we connected right away when I arrived. In his normal way, he was always shepherding students through the legislative process and introducing us to key leaders.

In an open forum with the Governor at that time, Tom Vilsack, Tom Temple leaned over to me and said, “You need to get up and speak on behalf of the students.” In a room of what looked like 1,000 people, I wasn’t very excited about the idea. After another prompt from Tom, “You got this,” I rose to the microphone and commented on the Governor’s support of pharmacists and reinforced the importance of students in the legislative process.

Tom had a way of instilling purpose and confidence in you without fear and intimidation. He was positive, uplifting, and a guiding light when you needed it most. I’m not the only student he influenced to be better, but it sure felt like I was the only one. Tom’s positive influence on our students will be felt for generations to come.

– Mike Brownlee, PharmD, MS, FASHP, Associate Hospital Director for Pathology, Pharmacy and Radiology, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Dean, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

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TOM THE MENTOR

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Like many who knew Tom, we have stories to tell and memories to cherish. From the routine “Hey buddy” greeting each time I saw him to the “Is that right!?” comment after hearing about something new. Tom showed genuine interest in you, your family, or whatever was happening in your life.

Some of my favorite memories with Tom were on the golf course. A place where you learn about people, talk about life, and enjoy being outside. Tom would say hello to people in the pro shop, the starter, and even the bag attendants, asking how their day was going. He was always curious about what clubs were in my bag; did I have a new driver; was I still using the same old Scotty Cameron putter. And we always had a game to play.

One of the more memorable rounds was at Des Moines Golf and Country Club with Tom, Bill Wimmer, and Jay Goeser. A blast of a day! Listening to Bill and Tom banter back and forth is like playing golf with an old married couple. But Tom always appreciated great golf shots saying “Wow!” when someone in the group hit it close or made a long putt. Yet at the end of every round we played, it was about sitting down for a drink and sharing some laughs among friends.

University of Iowa crew at 2014 Golf Classic

Tom’s last words to me while lying in his hospice bed were: “I’m going to miss you. We had a lot of golf yet to play.” I echo that my friend.

– John Swegle, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, IPA President 2014-2015

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I had the pleasure and privilege of serving Iowa pharmacy as a member of the IPA staff under Tom and served for eight years before he told me to spread my wings and accept a position with the pharmaceutical industry that was offered to me.

Tom Temple & Mike Pursel

After I had accepted the offer, Tom and I would go on to have many discussions about what ‘life’ in the industry would look like. Tom had this knack of seeing inside of people, at what they could become, and to pull the best out of them.

I remember vividly one discussion we had around how I always viewed the world through ‘rose colored lenses.’ He said I viewed the world as I thought it should be and not what is reality. Tom indicated that my concept of how it should be would not be well received, and I should always look for the common ground that would enhance benefits to patients and the pharmacy profession. His advice was spot on!

Many years later I was reminiscing with Tom about that discussion, often with drink in hand, and told him that after two decades in the industry, my lenses were permanently etched in grey! However, over the last several years witnessing the impact he had on the younger generation of pharmacy practitioners and the leaders emerging from the profession, I would tell Tom that I have hope for the return of my ‘rose colored lenses!’

– Mike Pursel, BSPharm, MBA, Owner and Principal, MERIT, LLC, Business Development Lead, Colorado Pharmacists Society

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TOM THE MENTOR

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It’s difficult to find a finite number of words to describe how Tom’s leadership impacted my life. It started at age 16 when he said, “I think you’d make a really great pharmacist.” The rest is history.

He believed in people, even when they might not have believed in themselves. He encouraged people to do the right thing for our profession and our patients. He saw where collaboration could be successful, connected the right people, watched the magic happen, and never expected (or wanted) the credit. He made you feel like you could conquer the world, and he worked beside you to do it.

Over the course of 35 years, Tom was my advocate, my boss, my mentor, and my friend—often all at once. I owe my entire professional life to the confidence he had in me and his unwavering support and encouragement. My goal every day is to exhibit the same endearing qualities in my work at CEimpact—encourager, connector, believer, visionary, leader, and at the end of the day, the person who has your back.

Every time I thanked him—for a professional opportunity, believing in me, encouraging me to do something brave, an amazing meal with colleagues, a fun round of golf, or a bottle of good wine—he always said, “Just do it for others someday.” His genuine desire to pay it forward will live on.

– Jen Moulton, BSPharm, President, CEimpact

“Tuesday Toasts with Tom” Tom Temple, CoraLynn Trewet & Jen Moulton

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Darci Boehlert, Tom Temple, CoraLynn Trewet & Jen Moulton

TOM THE MENTOR

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Tom often would start a speech with “Tonight is not a night for long speeches…” Hmm…Are we holding up on that? I have had the true honor of having Tom as my mentor and friend my entire professional career. Tom has bought me so many bottles—yes, bottles, not glasses—of wine and simply told me to pay it forward. I have tried to do that and will continue to do that.

I have also had the honor of walking this cancer journey with him, as Jen Moulton and I created ‘Tuesday Toasts with Tom.’ I am forever changed because I had this chance. Not surprising—it wasn’t the first time.

I was lucky enough to be Tom and Jen’s intern at the Iowa Pharmacy Association while a student at Drake. I was in awe of the way he connected with people and inspired people. Beyond Jen and Tom, Jerry Karbeling was always there to shake things up. I have no doubt Jerry, along with Chris Decker, Jordan Cohen and several other pharmacy buddies, were first in line to toast Tom with a good cabernet.

Tom invited me to a dinner at 801 that Jordan Cohen was attending during Expo. I was looking desperately for a job back in Iowa. Jordan never really paid this Drake kid much attention; Tom had a plan to change that. When Jordan told the story, he said he convinced me to come to Iowa in below zero weather. Tom and I tell the story differently.

I have been forever changed by Tom. He is a change-maker. That is present tense. He makes change happen. He changes you. You wouldn’t be here if he hadn’t. When people talk about Tom, words like “he created me,” “he encouraged me,” “he pulled me aside,” and “he connected me to”…that’s what people say.

Or one might say…Legend. Leader. Legacy. Listener.

He was really good at listening. And his facial response/ non-verbals—oh, they were the best. His actions were louder than his words. Often.

He was really good at letting you know he was proud of you. Because Tom didn’t want it to be about him. He wanted it to be about you. Even in his final weeks, he was connecting people. He was the bridge. He often used a quote about leaders being the bridge or gap between what is and what could be. An organization. A health care problem. A person.

CoraLynn Trewet, Tom Temple & Jen Moulton

You see, Tom believed in people. He believed in you. He believed you could go from what is to what could be. But none of that matters if you don’t believe it. When Tom believed in you, you believed in yourself. When he saw potential, for some reason, you saw the potential in yourself. That’s something special. That’s truly making a difference. I made a promise to Tom that I would always make the people brought into my life see their potential, believe in themselves. That’s how we carry his legacy forward.

In the IPA headquarters, Tom had the quote, “Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” He had a lot of great moments. I am grateful for the moments I shared with Tom that took my breath away. I know you are too.

And yet, we are all left to wonder, what was he trying to tell us with that finger point? I think he was pointing to you to do something…

Cheers to what you will do.

– CoraLynn Trewet, MS, PharmD, BCPS, CDE, Regional Medical Director – Nephrology, Amgen, 2001 IPA Executive Intern

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TOM THE STATESMAN

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“That’s what I’m talking about.”

How many times have I heard that coming from Tommy when a golf shot went exactly where he had intended it to go. That comment became Tommy’s stamp of approval to all things from golf to policy development.

Bill Wimmer & Tom Temple

Tommy was the ultimate leader and mentor. Many times, I thought that he mentored without even knowing it. He had an incredible ability to store information about a person and recall it when he found a situation might be a good fit for that person. A person didn’t need to spend a lot of time with Tommy to see both his leadership and mentoring skills come forth. Tommy really didn’t like politics, but he learned to use politics to change the direction of policy affecting pharmacy and eventually change the entire profession.

His life was divided into 2 sections—pre-cancer and post-cancer. Prior to cancer, you would find Tommy doing everything he could to advance and improve the profession. He did everything he could to improve the educational experience of pharmacy students toward the betterment of their practice environment.

During the cancer segment of his life, we would find him many times holding court and always impacting for the positive. I was afforded the opportunity to spend significant amounts of time with him in both segments, and I always marveled at how he seemed to know what some people needed or wanted before they actually knew it themselves. His life was an expanding orbit of people who benefited from his life.

– Bill Wimmer, BS, MA, JD, Attorney, Wasker, Dorr, Wimmer, & Marcouiller, Longtime IPA Lobbyist

Bill Wimmer & Tom Temple

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Tom and I crossed paths often over three decades— whether it was the Iowa Pharmacy Association, the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, or the Iowa Council on Human Services. He was a very special person in my professional life. He will be remembered and misses by many.

– Dennis Killion, IPA President 1987-1988

Tom & Cathy Temple, Karen & Bill Wimmer

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You may have heard me address Tom as “Tom Terrific Temple” and wondered why. If you recall the 1950s cartoon character, Tom Terrific, and the early days of Captain Kangaroo, who could and did everything possibly needed to overcome challenging situations in the daily lives of his contemporaries. During the cartoon episodes, Tom Terrific proposed, found and executed solutions, solving huge problems and modestly gave credit and praise to others who might have played minor roles. Tom Temple, head of the Iowa Pharmacy Family, operated in that fashion and deserves the “Terrific” moniker.

It seems to me Tom Temple made hundreds of Iowa pharmacists look good, helped them achieve recognition state wide, nationally and internationally, while Tom unselfishly did most of the work. Tom’s understanding of leadership and family was thrust upon us or fed in tiny bites as needed. He is the reason the Iowa Pharmacy Family, shaped by Tom, has earned and achieved the pinnacle among its peers.

Bill Wimmer, Bob Osterhaus & Tom Temple

Tom was a long-term investor in students and young pharmacists with a payoff in leadership and the spirit of collaboration. We relentlessly focused on patients, their care, and our pharmacy family while thoroughly enjoying ourselves.

I am eternally grateful for being an Iowa pharmacist and knowing Tom Temple as a good man, dear friend, mentor, partner, playmate, teammate, anchor, instigator, co-host, challenger, nominator extraordinaire, collaborator, cheerleader, family patriarch, and so much more.

– Bob Osterhaus, BSPharm, Founder, Osterhaus Pharmacy, Iowa State Representative 1995-2003, IPA President 1984-1985

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Tom Temple, Stephen Mullenix, Congressman Leonard Boswell & Jerry Karbeling, 2002

As a native Iowan who relocated to the Washington D.C. area just over 30 years ago, I am accustomed to those in our profession who refer to the “Iowa connection” when someone or some activity has a link to the state. Some have even described this connection as a way, within pharmacy, to shorten the theory of the six degrees of separation (the theory that everyone and everything is six or fewer steps away, by way of introduction, from any other person in the world). Tom is largely responsible for this phenomenon as he, for decades, created Iowa connections—advancing pharmacy practice through association activities, developing leaders, and strengthening the community of pharmacy in the state and throughout the nation. His contributions emerged from the many roles he has played. With permission from Kate, this tribute transcends the parameters she provided. (Thanks, Kate!)

As a student pharmacist, I was introduced to the role of “Tom the Spokesperson” as the head of the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA)— the group that every student pharmacist at the University of Iowa or Drake knew about and would likely join. From that vantage point, my colleague students and I learned, from Tom and IPA, the meaning of professional responsibility and the value of networking within the profession.

As an intern with IPA, I gained insight into the role of “Tom the Manager.” He built a strong staff team that worked directly with our members, with professional colleagues, with policy makers. He set out a clear vision and inspired us to collaborate to achieve it. From that vantage point, he taught me the importance of connecting with individual pharmacists to understand their needs and aspirations, and to connect with each individual staff member, to help each of these individuals reach the heights of their potential.

As a pharmacist in Iowa, I met “Tom the Facilitator.” Having been asked to set up a new cost-control program for the Iowa Medicaid program, I was faced with a challenging—and unpopular—task. But Tom the Facilitator made sure I met the right people and gathered

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As a staff member with APhA, I expected to see less of Tom; I was mistaken. This is where I saw “Tom the National Leader.” I discovered that what I took for granted as the role of the state association (a strong convener, representing the profession with policymakers and the public, and supporting pharmacists’ efforts to improve medication use and advance patient care) was not the norm across the country. Many state leaders aspired to that role and looked to Tom for guidance.

As I moved outside our profession, to roles with the FDA, the Food and Drug Law Institute, Leavitt Partners, and now the Foundation for the FDA, I was exposed to yet another role of Tom Temple: “Tom the Ambassador.” Whether in leadership roles with the National Association of State Pharmacy Associations or the United States Pharmacopoeia, Tom demonstrated for myriad non-pharmacists the expertise and insight of our profession.

IPA Educational Expo 2000

Tom Temple, Susan Winckler & Ron Piervincenzi

Throughout his career, Tom has served American pharmacy. And despite my observation about the ‘Iowa connection,’ he served our profession far beyond that (great) state.

We would do well to aspire to any one, or all, of his roles. I am so thankful for all that Tom has meant to the profession as a whole and to so many individual practitioners.

– Susan Winckler, RPh, JD, CEO, Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA, Previous Chief of Staff, FDA

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As new staff to IPA, we did not know Tom for long. However, in the short time we spent with him, he welcomed us into the association and Iowa Pharmacy with open arms. Like so many others, we were impacted by his presence immediately. Tom’s ability and commitment to make each individual he came into contact with feel heard, worthwhile, and able to contribute certainly left lasting impressions on us.

Whether it was teaching us the important distinction of “community” pharmacy or invitations to speak to his leadership class in Iowa City, he was always mentoring, shaping, and guiding us to care for the profession.

– Emmeline Paintsil, PharmD, MSLD, BCPS, Director of Professional Affairs, IPA, and Seth Brown, JD, Director of Public Affairs, IPA

Tom Temple, Seth Brown & Emmeline Paintsil

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Tom Temple shares a toast with 2022-2023 Board of Trustees and IPA staff

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TOM THE FAMILY MAN

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For those of you I have not met…my name is Donna Temple Hatzenbuhler. Tom was my brother.

I feel confident saying that everyone in this room thought Tom was the nicest guy. As his younger sister, when we were kids, he tormented me relentlessly! He would chase me around the house, wrestle me to the ground, and threatened to Drool…Drool…on my face if I didn’t say I give! And you know what? He got away with it because he was my mother’s favorite.

Tom filled many shoes. He was a husband to Cathy. Dad to Brad and Eric. Grampa to Leyton and Tori. Father-in-law to Ashley and Lindsay.

He was a brother-in-law, uncle, Godfather, friend, golfing buddy, co-worker and mentor.

He was well respected in the field of pharmacy.

I’d like to take you back to the ‘50s and ‘60s, growing up at 101 S. Reed Street in Joliet, Illinois. Our dad worked for the utility company; our mom, a homemaker. We had an older sister, Judy, who passed in 1991.

Our neighborhood had a vacant lot to play in, and we had a lot of kids to play with. We rode our bikes every day, caught lightning bugs in the summer, and built snow forts in the winter ‘til dark.

Baseball was #1 for Tom. He aspired to be the next Mickey Mantle. During the summer, Tom played baseball in the vacant lot with all the boys in the neighborhood. The rule was everyone had to be home when the streetlights came on.

Tom’s childhood home in Joliet, IL

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Donna, Judy and Tom Temple

TOM THE FAMILY MAN Our backyard at 101 S. Reed Street had a clothesline and a picnic table. The clothesline served as the best place to build a tent!

One day, Tom said, “You know, I can fly! I can fly just like SUPERMAN!” So, he got a beach towel, tied it around his neck, climbed up on the picnic table, loosened up his shoulders, focused, concentrated, put his arms straight out and ran across the table, and…leapt into the air…and fell to the ground.

So, he said, “I’m going to try again!” He straightened the cape, again, focused, concentrated, loosened his shoulders, arms straight out, and with all his might, he ran across the picnic table, leapt into the air and he fell to the ground.

I can still see my dad standing on the corner of the patio, shaking his head. We knew the head shake meant ‘What is this kid going to amount to in life?!’

I, of course, believed he would fly, someday.

Thanks to everyone for going down memory lane with me back to 101 S. Reed Street.

Thank you all for the love and support you gave my brother and our family over the last several months.

On one of my recent trips to visit Tom at Kavanaugh House, he and I ordered dinner from Subway. I told him I wanted to speak at his Celebration of Life and asked if he wanted to hear what I was going to say.

He said he did. Afterwards, he cried.

Then, he said, “Boy, we really lived simply.” And I said “Yes, we did.”

He then said, “I’m really sorry that I threatened to drool on your face.” I said it was ok, but “just remember, I will be telling all your friends and colleagues that you thought you could fly.”

Donna & Tom

And we laughed.

I believe Tom has entered through the gates of heaven.

I hope there is a vacant lot for baseball. A beautiful golf course. And I pray he has finally met Mickey Mantle!

But most importantly, I hope there is a picnic table.

Because I know that he now has a real cape, and that he is flying throughout God’s Kingdom.

– Donna Temple Hatzenbuhler, Sister of Tom

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I was recently contacted by Kate Gainer, CEO of the Iowa Pharmacy Association, and asked to put together some thoughts regarding my dad and growing up in the Iowa Pharmacy Family. When sitting down to collect my thoughts, I started to vividly remember my dad preparing one of his many speeches—countless times seeing him with multiple pieces of paper from a yellow-paged note pad, starting from a beginning process of collecting his thoughts and molding it into a speech, combing over all of the details and making sure he had everything just right. All of that preparation lead to my dad delivering a speech flawlessly, like he was meant to do it.

I remember his remarks from the Hugo H. Schaefer Award ceremony, the Gloria Neimeyer-Franke Award ceremony and Okoboji during many IPA Annual Meetings. The constant between all of these was my dad’s preparation. I remember my dad sitting next to me and helping me create a speech or write a paper for school. I can’t help but feel he is helping me write this, or that he has prepared me to be able to put this together.

Here is what I was able to put together on my yellow-paged note pad: Some of my earliest memories of my childhood are walking through the double glass doors at IPA, saying hello to Mindy, and then my brother and I starting to run down the hallway to my dad’s office. If we were lucky, it was towards the end of the day and everyone was just leaving. My brother and I would be able to run laps around the office while my dad continued to work.

If not, my brother and I would take turns sitting at my dad’s desk “doing work,” trying to figure out how the copy machine works, or asking for a quarter to buy a bottle of pop in the break room.

During our childhood, our trips revolved around where my dad had his meetings. Staying in the A-frames in Okoboji, hitting up Arnolds Park, and of course Joan giving my brother and I extra drink tickets (even if we were only drinking pop).

I remember seeing the ducks walk in procession at The Peabody Hotel in Orlando during one of many work trips my dad took us on with him. What I understand now is how important family is and was to my dad. While he was in meetings all day and sometimes into the night, we were together. Outside of the office, meetings and work trips, my dad was all in for IPA. That also meant hosting Hawkeye tailgates to grow camaraderie within IPA staff and membership, to stopping by many other tailgates to say hello, shake hands or eat some famous garlic shrimp before a big Hawkeye football game!

I specifically remember my dad showing me pictures on the wall at IPA of past leaders and award winners. I remember Jerry Karbeling’s smile and laugh. It seems like Steve and Mike were the only other men that ever worked at IPA. I remember someone telling me one day that my dad runs the best state pharmacy association in the United States. When I asked my dad about that, he told me to look around the office, that it was because of his dedicated staff that IPA was so highly regarded. I cannot attend a pharmacy function in Iowa where I don’t see past employees of IPA doing big things in the pharmacy world. I know he was proud and took pride in all of the accomplishments of so many people.

My dad was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2021. In our early conversations, we spoke about how most people don’t live past 12 months with this disease. It was then when he told me that he was planning to fight this and live as full of a life as he could for as long as he could. That however long he had left was now how long he had to make new memories. That’s just what he did—he started making new memories and connecting with as many people as he could. The day that marked one year of

Tom with Brad and Eric on Easter

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Eric, Lindsay & Grandson Leyton, Tom & Cathy, Brad, Ashley & Granddaughter Tori

him battling glioblastoma, he looked at me and told me he did it. He made it past 12 months, and he felt like he had beat the odds.

I am often reminded of the great Jim Valvano—when Jim addressed a crowd of people at the ESPYs, telling them that, “Cancer can take away all of my physical abilities. It cannot touch my mind. It cannot touch my heart, and it cannot touch my soul.” Glioblastoma took my dad’s mobility, his short-term memory and his eyesight, but it could not take away his caring, genuine and unselfish personality. His stay at the Kavanagh Hospice House was close to eight months. The staff told us that it was one of the longest stays they had ever had, and they had never seen so many people come to visit someone. The silver lining through his stay at the Kavanagh House, I believe, was that he never lost his long-term memory. While he couldn’t tell you what he ate for breakfast, he had hours of conversations with people who he worked with over the years. I would listen to him recall names of people in stories that visitors struggled to remember.

My dad was truly one of the best. In the 17 months following his diagnosis, I never heard him—not a single complaint, and I am not embellishing that. He would often ask the hospice nurses about their families, what they liked to do, their dreams, and even what they were going to do on their time off. A long standing saying and belief of my dad’s was simple, Be Kind.

Thinking of my childhood up to today, my dad constantly was encouraging and giving me the information to lead a successful life. It is these times that I think of this that I am reminded of the conversation we shared about unconditional love for your children. All of the times that I made a mistake, it was always used as a teaching or parenting opportunity for him to pass on knowledge to me.

I cannot put into words what my mom did for my dad over the 17-month glioblastoma battle. She drove him to all of his appointments and always brought her notebook to take notes. She fully supported my dad while giving him space to process everything at the same time. She allowed my dad to continue working, coordinating driving schedules to and from Iowa City because that is what my dad wanted to do. When my dad entered hospice, my mom sat next to his bed every day for over 7 months. I am taken aback and admire the massive amount of support my mom gave my dad at the end of his life, but I shouldn’t be surprised as she had supported him and our family for our entire life.

The support that has come from IPA staff and members has been amazing. The texts, phone calls, and in person meetings gave him a full heart.

There are so many people that myself and our family can never thank enough for their support. I hope in the days, months, and years to come that you can remember his simple words...Be Kind.

– Brad Temple, Eldest Son of Tom and Cathy

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NOMINATIONS

Remington Award Nominations Tom Temple was nominated for the Remington Honor Medal for several years following his retirement from IPA. Although he was not selected to receive the Remington Medal, the 20+ letters that were written to support his nomination were shared with Tom in 2020. In true Tom fashion— never one to desire recognition—Tom’s response was, “To me, reading these letters from colleagues and friends, some no longer with us, means so much more to me than receiving an award.” Three of those 20+ letters are shared here.

August 18, 2014 Remingotn Honor Medal Screening Committee American Pharmaceutical Association 2215 Constitution Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20037 Dear Colleagues: Please allow me to speak today on behalf of the nomination of Thomas R. Temple to be the recipient of the 2015 Remington Honor Medal. I am one the privileged few involved closely with Tom for his entire professional life. Today, I urge you to consider the significant impact Tom has had on our profession over the past three decades.

Tom Temple is an extraordinary human being who has reached extraordinary heights while serving our profession unselfishly.

Time and time again, I have seen the following scenario: Tom has an idea, fosters and nurtures it by discussing it with his cadre of opinion leaders; he reaches out to other interested parties who may or may not be supportive; the supporters identify the best course of action to the implement the idea(s), and the idea often becomes a cause and the profession gets stronger.

Hundreds of student pharmacists and pharmacist practitioners across all walks, including education, association, institution, and especially community practice have been successfully mentored, counseled and encouraged by Tom Temple to be leaders. Tom has also earned the respect of the international pharmacy community, the pharmaceutical industry, health insurers, benefit managers, and local and national elected officials. The profession in Iowa is rarely equaled. Tom is clearly the common thread that makes Iowa Pharmacy special. Yet, Tom Temple focuses the spotlight on others.

It is my honor to ask for your favorable consideration of the Pharmacist Thomas R. Temple as the nominee for the 2015 Remington Honor Medal. I recommend him without reservation.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Osterhaus Pharmacist

“Caring Pharmacists Since 1965”

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August 27, 2014 Remington Honor Medal Screening Committee American Pharmacists Association 2215 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20037 Distinguished Committee Members— It is not uncommon for one ordinary person to make a difference in the lives of many others; however, it is a select few who make such a difference solely due to professional resolve. Tom Temple is such a person.

Tom began his career learning from some of the pharmacy profession’s great leaders of the 20th century. Bill Apple, Bob Gibbs, Max Eggleston, Bob Johnson, Bob Osterhaus, and many others were instrumental in Tom’s professional grounding. Remarkably, Tom demonstrated throughout his thirty-five-year career in association management perhaps the very best traits of each of these individuals. He has Bill Apple’s vision, the regular-man work ethic of Bob Gibbs, his predecessor at the Iowa Pharmacy Association, the leadership savvy of Eggleston, the inspirational ability of Johnson, and the resolve of Bob Osterhaus. He has all of these traits, plus an uncanny ability to connect with others. Tom has used these skills in an unbending effort to further the profession and enable the success of its members.

As soon as he began working, Tom became one of the best state pharmacy association leaders in the country—a position he held for three decades until stepping down in 2012. His counsel not only helped the pharmacists of Iowa, it helped pharmacists across America, through every state pharmacy association and APhA. For thirty years, he led efforts to enable pharmacists to be recognized as professionals and to practice at the top of their licenses. For thirty years, he enabled collaboration between IPA and Iowa’s two colleges of pharmacy, which now serves as a model for all. For thirty years, he successfully worked with legislators and Board of Pharmacy members to continually expand the state’s pharmacy practice act. He brought community pharmacists and hospital pharmacists together to form one professional organization for Iowa. He created a young pharmacist leadership development program that has occurred 25 consecutive years and boasts over 500 graduates. He entertains and mentors student pharmacists at every opportunity, dozens at a time. In addition, early in his career, Tom initiated dialogue with the medical profession that sparked collaboration between pharmacists and physicians throughout Iowa that continues strong today.

However, those accomplishments are not what make Tom Temple remarkable and deserving of the Remington Medal. What makes Tom remarkable is his penchant for doing all those things without seeking or accepting the spotlight. Instead, Tom passes the credit to others—always.

He is a servant leader and a gentleman. I can’t imagine a more deserving or respected candidate for the 2015 Remington Honor Medal. I enthusiastically recommend him to you.

Steve Firman, Tom Temple, Max Eggleston & Chris Decker

Sincerely,

Christopher J. Decker Executive Vice President & CEO

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August 25, 2014 Remington Honor Medal Screening Committee American Pharmaceutical Association 2215 Constitution Avenue NW Washington D.C., 20037 Dear Screening Committee Members: I am writing on behalf of Thomas R. Temple’s nomination for consideration for the 2015 Remington Honor Medal and honored to have been asked to support this extraordinary candidate. I first met Tom at an AACP meeting in the mid-90s and was singularly impressed with his confidence, leadership and longtime track record of innovating across the profession, in this particular case through the Iowa Pharmacy Association’s extraordinary partnership to establish the Iowa Center for Pharmaceutical Care founded on the strong interaction between practitioners and our state’s two colleges of pharmacy. Many of us in the academic sector were impressed with the collaborative interactions, the strong link between practice, educators and student pharmacists, and were left wondering how we might develop this type of respectful collaboration in our own states.

Serendipitously two years later, I accepted the Pharmacy Deanship at the University of Iowa and have since worked closely with Tom and many others in our state to be at the forefront of examining new models and programs focused on enhancing the pharmacist patient care role in all practice settings. What is now so clear is that Tom has been THE unique driving force in developing ideas, fostering collaboration and empowering many others to help refine these models, while effectively advocating for Pharmacy at several levels of government, industry, practice and public health. While all of this is somewhat focused on enhancing pharmacy practice today and in the future, his passion for education and continuing education to assure continuous improvement of our profession has been noted by many others locally and nationally, and his commitment to engage (mentor) Iowa’s pharmacy students within the profession in ways that make them feel their input and voices are critical for the profession’s future success and sustainability has been remarkable.

Since Tom’s retirement as the Executive Director of the Iowa Pharmacy Association, he has continued to work towards improved public health and drug quality assurance as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the United States Pharmacopeial Convention. In this larger national and international context, Tom has and effectively represents and advocates for the Pharmacist as a member of the health care team among a very influential group of health care practitioners, health policy makers, industry leaders and public advocacy professionals.

In summary, Tom’s ability to keep his focus on the profession, engage all relevant constituencies, develop and pilot new models of practice and payment, and inspire others to strive to improve the profession makes him an ideal candidate for a medal and recognition of this stature. I am honored to be able to recommend him to you with the highest level of enthusiasm.

Sincerely,

Jordan L. Cohen, Ph.D. Emeritus Dean and Professor University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

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KIND WORDS & KUDOS

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“I was an uninspired first year pharmacy student when we first met. You flipped a switch and set my life on a completely different path. Your generosity and guidance along every step of the way is something I will cherish forever.

My life and career are on a higher trajectory because of you, Tom, and I am forever grateful.”

Share with Tom the way(s) he has impacted you!

Highlighting posts from Tom Temple’s online Kudoboard throughout his battle with glioblastoma.

– Nathan Peterson, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Disease, UnityPoint Health

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“Tom, you are a good friend and man who I can never repay for the lessons over these last 43 years. The patience, kindness and lessons you have given me will never be forgotten and will certainly be passed on to anyone I can help.”

– Bob Stessman, BS Pharm, Past Owner, Manning Pharmacy, Inc., IPA President 2009-2010 X X

“The reality is that IPA and Iowa pharmacists would not have the opportunities they have now if not for Tom’s tireless work, leadership and vision. I am honored to have known and worked with this titan of the profession.”

“Throughout Chris Decker’s battle with glioblastoma, Tom was an amazing friend to Chris and a mentor, advisor, confidant, and friend for WI pharmacy leaders, including me. I will be forever grateful for the support Tom provided me as I prepared for my interview process with the PSW Board…

Thank you for your commitment to making a difference and the impact you have had on the profession we love.”

– Geoff Wall, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CGP, Clinical Professor, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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“Your ability to connect with people is second to none.

Once you met someone, you always remembered them.

It didn’t matter if it were a student or the president of an organization—each person mattered to you. To this day, pharmacists will tell their stories of the importance and impact of your mentorship, friendship, and leadership to their own careers.”

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“When I try to think of one word to describe you—I can’t!

You have embodied so many positive aspects of being a leader, a pharmacist, a mentor over so many years, that a simple word can’t do it justice. Perhaps several—positive, passionate, patient, dedicated, humble—are starters.”

– Randy McDonough, PharmD, MS, BCGP, BCPS, FAPhA, CEO and Co-Owner, Towncrest Pharmacies

– Susan Lutz, BS Pharm, Pharmacist, Lutz Pharmacist Services, IPA President 1996-1997 X

“It is said that you remember someone, not for what they did, but for how they made you feel. You, Tom, have a gift for making people feel special and like they can truly make a difference.”

– Ginelle Bryant, PharmD, BCPS, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University CPHS

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– Sarah Sorum, PharmD, CAE, Executive Vice President & CEO, Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW)

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“Tom Temple is an amazing example of how to live life by giving back and enjoying the ride! I’m grateful to Tom for his early example of how to do it right in 1987 as we became colleagues and friends throughout his tenure at the helm of IPA.”

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“I struggle to find words that adequately describe my appreciation and thanks for the blessing of working with Tom. When I think of pharmacy in the state of Iowa, I think of Tom. Tom created the pharmacy family culture in the state that continues on today. Tom has an indelible legacy, and I feel fortunate to have had him on my professional journey.”

– Tom Menighan, BS Pharm, MBA, ScD, Executive Vice President & CEO Emeritus, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

– Erik Maki, PharmD, Associate Professor, Department Chair, Drake University CPHS

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“Tom taught me the importance of investing in meaningful relationships. Tom was one of the first professional mentors I had in pharmacy school. Over the last 25 years, he has not only been one of my most influential mentors, he has become a treasured friend.”

– Kelly Brock, PharmD, Executive Director, Community Pharmacy Foundation X

“While I do not have a personal memory with Tom, I am certainly thankful for his recognition and promotion of technicians as pharmacy professionals. Much of this occurred while I was young, and I may not have benefited as much as I did if it would have happened later. Thank you, Tom!” – Lori Foster, CPhT, Retired Pharmacy Technician

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“What makes Tom Temple different? What is the special sauce? There are lots of ideas on this board, but I think it is simply that you show up. You show up when called upon.

You show up to celebrate. You show up when times are tough. You show up and ask questions. You show up for a hard conversation. You show up for others. You show up and are there.”

“There are few men who can say their actions shaped an entire industry. You, Tom, are one of those men.”

– Jay Currie, BS Pharm, PharmD, FCCP, FAPhA, RPh Department Chair and Clinical Professor, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

– CoraLynn Trewet, MS, PharmD, BCPS, CDE, Regional Medical Director - Nephrology, Amgen

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“Tom, you always make people feel important. I really admire how you are able to connect with people and communicate your genuine care and interest for them personally, and professionally. Truly a characteristic to which I aspire.”

– Matt Witry, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Iowa

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“Tom’s leadership has spanned many years and influenced so many people. For me, it was the late 90s when I was attending the Young Leadership Conference…Tom looked across the table at me and said, “I have high expectations for you,” and then gave me that Tom Temple smile…Tom has the ability to see things in people they don’t even know exist.”

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“I remember a meeting at IPA headquarters during my residency where he said, “You are going to do great things, and I look forward to seeing it.” I remember thinking that day, ‘How cool is that; Tom Temple thinks I have potential.’

That has definitely stuck with me. Believe in yourself, toss your name into the ring, it’s ok if things are tough—don’t quit, motivate others, and together we can make a difference.”

– John Swegle, PharmD, BCPS, Associate Professor, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, IPA President 2014-2015

– Carrie Koenigsfeld, PharmD, Associate Professor, Clinical Pharmacist, Drake University CPHS

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– DeeAnn Wedemeyer-Oleson, PharmD, MHA, CPHQ, CPPS, Director, Scientific Projects, Special Projects ASHP

“Although Tom would quickly include others in his many accomplishments, Tom’s contributions to the profession were ground-breaking, sustaining, and unparalleled. I am forever grateful for his substantial impact on the profession I love and for the opportunity to witness history.”

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– Cheryl Clarke, EdD, RPh, FAPhA, Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Professor, Drake University CPHS, IPA President 2018-2019

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– Bob Osterhaus, BS Pharm, Founder of Osterhaus Pharmacy, IPA President 1984-1985

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– Sarah Tierney PharmD, BCPPS, Pharmacy Clinical Manager, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Iowa

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“Somehow, you make each one of us feel like we are very special. This may be your greatest gift. Everyone you have touched knows they are important to you. You celebrate with us and sometimes grieve with us. It is always apparent how much you care. I watched how you connected with each person and learned.”

– Julie Kuhle, BS Pharm, Senior Director of Performance Measurement, Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), IPA President 2012-2013

“Many of these notes call you a mentor, friend, leader etc…

How about partner, advisor, lobbyist, playmate, teammate, challenger, confessor, benefactor, collaborator, anchor, instigator, co-conspirator, co-host, challenger, nominator extraordinaire, anticipator in chief, brother, father and manager? Thanks for being you.”

“Without a doubt, Tom Temple is a name that is married to pharmacy, and it is my privilege to have crossed paths with him in my professional career!”

“I can’t help but think about the impact Tom has had on the pharmacy profession through his many years of legislative and regulatory advocacy. It is not an exaggeration to say that Iowa pharmacists have opportunities to practice at the top of their license as a direct result of Tom’s leadership.

Take collaborative practice agreements (CPAs) as an example…We have Tom to thank for his vision for the profession and advocacy efforts to make that happen.”

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“Tom has inspired me to work to bring the best out of those around me and to always hold the highest value to relationships. He has fueled the passion I have for doing what is best for the profession each and every day. Students today would not have the opportunities ahead of us, without Tom paving the path. I promise to always pay it forward.”

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“Your smile, spirit and love for mentoring is something I have always admired... Having you as a mentor and friend has meant the world to me, and I am a better person simply due to knowing you!”

– Deanna McDanel, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, UIHC

– Emily Gajda, PharmD, PGY1 Resident, Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership, WVU Medicine

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“Tom created a pharmacy culture with his leadership at Iowa Pharmacy Association and involvement with both schools of pharmacy in the state that helped make Iowa one of the most progressive states for pharmacy practice. I am confident that the pharmacy profession would not be the same without the leadership of Tom Temple.”

– Brandon Gerleman, PharmD, RPh, Senior Product Manager, Outcomes

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“I think the best way to thank you is try to ‘pay it forward’ as a mentor. If I can make one young person feel the way you made me feel, I would consider that a success…You make us all believe that we are special and that together, we can do something special and that anything is possible; especially when we all stand as one.”

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“From way back when I was a student, Tom provided me (and others) many opportunities to speak on behalf of the profession and learn how to influence its direction. It takes a special person like Tom to always think of the success of others first.”

– Mike Brownlee, Brownlee PharmD, MS, FASHP, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Residency Program Director, UIHC

– Cheri Schmit, RPh, Senior Manager, Product & Solutions Marketing, Cardinal Health, IPA President 2022-2023

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“Tom has had a tremendous impact on the field of pharmacy, student pharmacists, pharmacists, their families... literally everyone he connects with. Tom recognizes the joy and responsibility of bringing everyone with you on the journey to success. He is kind, compassionate, and inclusive to everyone—because this matters.”

“He’s a world-class listener, question-asker, thought-provoker, encourager, connector, supporter, and mentor. His unconditional kindness and support, especially when trying to do something hard or different, matches that of an immediate family member or very close friend.”

– Samm Anderegg, PharmD, MS, CEO, DocStation

– Pamela Wiltfang, PharmD, MPH, BA, CHES, CHW, Associate Director Medical Science Liaison, Immunocore X

“You encouraged us to grow professionally by being actively involved in IPA and APhA. That involvement has burgeoned into networking with other thought leaders within several professional organizations and allowed us to become the people we are today. Thank you for all you’ve done to support us and our careers.”

– Mary and Gary Milavetz, University of Iowa

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