Staff
CPS benefits from the outstanding leadership
of our executive staff.
Click on any person's name below to learn more about their specific responsibilities, background and experience, and professional affiliations.
Don Nickleson, Chief Executive Officer
Responsibilities
- Establishing strategic direction
- Corporate leadership
- Member of the Board of Directors
Background and Experience
- More than 20 years of organizational leadership
- Former Regional President for US Office Products
- Key positions with Mills Morris Arrow, Inc.
Professional Affiliations
- BS in Accounting , Freed Hardeman University
- Graduate studies, University of Memphis
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year - 2011 regional finalist
Glenn Etow, Pharm.D.- President & Chief Operating Officer
Responsibilities
- Oversight for all operations
- Development of new services
- Financial results
- Member of Board of Directors
Background and Experience
- More than 20 years of in hospital pharmacy practice
- Established pharmacy practice residency
Professional Affiliations
- Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Southern California
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- California Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- Inland Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- California Pharmacist Association
- American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
Walker Upshaw, Chief Development Officer
Responsibilities
- Sales Development
- Sales Function Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Contract Negotiation
Background and Experience
- 20 years in Health Care Business Development
- Sales and Sales Training positions with Johnson & Johnson
- Sales and Sales Management positions with Allergan, Inc.
Professional Affiliations
- BS in Business, University of Alabama
- MBA, Owen Graduate School of Management - Vanderbilt University (with honors)
Brian Johnson, Chief Financial Officer
Responsibilities
- Accounting and Finance
- Treasury and Cash Management
- Planning and Budgeting
- Asset Management
- Information Technology
Background and Experience
- Public accounting experience in audit with Ernst & Young
- Controllership responsibilities for companies in mfg, distribution and retail
- Director of Finance for an $800 million division of a $2 billion publicly traded specialty pharmacy
- Workflow management and process improvement
- Extensive experience in analysis and planning
Professional Affiliations
- Bachelor's of Accountancy, University of Mississippi
- Tennessee Society of CPA's
- Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
Ira Poltorak, Pharm.D.- Executive Vice President and President, Western Operations
Responsibilities
- Oversight for all operations - acute care and specialty care
- Resource Solutions
- Performance Improvement
- Regulatory
- Automation
- Clinical and Purchasing
Background and Experience
- Director of Operations for a Pharmacy Management company
- Former CEO of a pharmacy consulting company
- Director of Pharmacy for several Community and Teaching Hospitals of all sizes
Professional Affiliations
- Advocate in the Leadership Circle for USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
- BA, California State University, Fullerton
- Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Southern California
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- California Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- USC School of Pharmacy Alumni Association
- California State University, Fullerton, Alumni Association
Marney Wilkerson, RPh - President, Eastern Operations Hospital Division
Responsibilities
- Oversight for acute care operations for the Eastern United States, Puerto Rico and Caribbean
- Performance Improvement
- Regulatory
- Automation
- Clinical and Purchasing
- Preliminary Marketing Due Diligence
- Contract Negotiation
Background and Experience
- Various management positions ranging from Director of Pharmacy to National Accounts Manager to Vice President of Operations
- Worked with a wide variety of hospitals from small rural facilities to large urban teaching facilities
- Strong sales and management background on both a local and national level
- Wilkerson’s facilities have consistently scored high in the area of customer satisfaction
Professional Affiliations
- Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy, University of Texas
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- University of Texas Alumni Association
Karen Clawson, Director of Human Resources
Responsibilities
- Human resources
- Payroll processing
- Benefit administration and design
- Associate relations
- Legal compliance
- Compensation
Background and Experience
- 20 years as a Human Resources Professional
- International experience
- Experienced in due diligence and acquisition integration
- Served in corporate and divisional roles for World Class organizations
Professional Affiliations
- BA, Psychology, University of Missouri
- MS, Psychology, University of Memphis
- Master Trainer with Development Dimensions International
- Society of Human Resources Managers
- American Society of Training and Development
- Board President of the Greater Memphis YWCA
Jeff Lackman, R.Ph.- RVP and DVP Remote and Resource Solutions
Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of new business
- Staff development
- Service integrity and optimization
- Attain Financial, operational, and developmental goals
- Integrate service lines to deliver excellence to clients
Background and Experience
- Formerly Regional VP for CPS
- System Director of Pharmacy for a large Catholic Healthcare System
- Served on multiple GPO committees
- Director of pharmacy for 3 hospitals
Professional Affiliations
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy – Purdue University
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Edward Choy, Pharm.D., MBA - DVP, Pharmacy Solutions and Consultative Services
Responsibilities
- Oversight of the transition of new accounts and transition team
- Coordination of consultation projects
- Financial and operational analysis of potential clients
Background and Experience
- Pharmacy Director for various sized hospitals
- Project Manager for new transitions
Professional Affiliations
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- California Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Boscoe Godfrey - Divisional Vice President Specialty Hosptials
Responsibilities
- Patient Care
- Operations, Client Contract, and Employee Integrity
- Communication
- Divisional Leadership, Vision, and Development
- P&L Management
- Strategic Business Planning
- Forecasting & Budgeting
- Corporate –Division-Client Facilitation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Divisional Employee Development
- Change Management
Background and Experience
- CEO Principle Pharmacy Group
- Vice President of New Operations, Cardinal Healthcare
- Regional Manager, Owen Healthcare
- Director of Pharmacy Baxter Regional Hospital, Mountain Home, Arkansas
- Director of Pharmacy, Medical Arts Hospital, Houston, Texas
- Staff Pharmacist, Baptist Medical System, Little Rock, Arkansas
Professional Affiliations
- Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy – University of Arkansas for Medical Science
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology- University of Arkansas
- American Society of Health –System Pharmacists
Sherry Umhoefer, R.Ph., MBA, DVP, Compliance and Regulatory Services
Responsibilities
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement
- Healthcare Accreditation Preparedness
- Risk Management
- Policy Management
- Process Improvement
- HIPAA Privacy Officer
Background and Experience
- Compliance Officer for a division of a Fortune 15 company
- Clinical Consultant for a Pharmacy Information Systems company
- Director of Pharmacy for a renowned multi-campus health care system
Professional Affiliations
- BS, University of Wisconsin
- MBA, University of St. Thomas, Minnesota
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- American Pharmacists Association
- Health Care Compliance Association
- American Society of Pharmacy Law
- National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators
Reid Toda, R.Ph.- Divisional Vice President, 340B
Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee all operations of the 340B division which include but not limited to
- Assist in software development and enhancement
- Sales and marketing due diligence
- Personnel decision
- Implementation
- Regulatory/compliance readiness
- Account development
- Service optimization
- Attainment of operational and financial company goals
Background and Experience
- Former Vice President of Strategic Development for an Oncology Disease Management Company
- Former Regional Director for a Home Health Care Company
- Former Director of Pharmacy Programs for a Oncology Distribution Company
Professional Affiliations
- Masters of Science – University of Southern California
- Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy – Creighton University
- Bachelor of Science, Biology – University of California
- American Pharmacists Association
- California Pharmacists Association
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists