The NACDS Foundation aims to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in America by sustainably supporting groundbreaking research, education and scholarship programs that enhance health outcomes, equity and public health

At the 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, the NACDS Foundation announced the addition of three new members to the NACDS Foundation Board of Directors. Each Director will serve a one-year term.

NACDS welcomed Claire Biermaas, Cencora, Crystal Lennartz, McKesson Corporation, and Jackie Morse, Meijer, Inc., to the 2024 NACDS Foundation Board of Directors.

The NACDS Foundation Board of Directors is helping to chart the next chapter of the NACDS Foundation and its community-centric programs, which advance solutions to some of the most pressing public health issues facing the nation today.

Biermaas, Lennartz and Morse joined Steven C. Anderson, NACDS Foundation Chairman of the Board, in addition to the following veteran NACDS Foundation Board of Directors who were re-elected to serve a one-year term:

  • Parmjit “PJ” Agarwal , Pfizer Inc., Worldwide Pharmaceuticals
  • Michael Bohling, Apotex Corp.
  • Elizabeth Caton, The Procter & Gamble Company
  • Maureen Cavanaugh, Lannett Company, Inc
  • Brent Cotten, The Hershey Company
  • Teri Coward, Teva Pharmaceuticals
  • Naomi Duvall, Cardinal Health
  • Nikki Griffin, Lewis Drug
  • Jeff Hofmann, Unilever
  • LaVerne Hunt, Kenvue
  • Summer Kerley, Rite Aid Corporation
  • Amy McAnarney, Hallmark Cards, Inc.
  • Lisa Paley, Haleon
  • Robert Potter, Viatris
  • Anthony Provenzano, Albertsons Companies
  • Chad Riley, Colgate-Palmolive Co. Inc.
  • Rina Shah, Walgreen Co.
  • William Simpson, DisposeRx Inc.
  • Richard Stephens, Costco Wholesale dba Costco Pharmacies
  • Marvin Vines, The Coca-Cola Company
  • Kristin Williams, Hy-Vee, Inc.

“The NACDS Foundation exists to drive healthcare transformation through pharmacy education and care, and to improve the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable communities across the nation,” said NACDS Foundation President Sara Roszak. “I am excited to welcome Claire Biermaas, Crystal Lennartz and Jackie Morse to the NACDS Foundation Board of Directors. They bring a combined total of nearly 50 years of service to the healthcare industry. I look forward to their insights and leadership as new Directors.

“Biermaas, Lennartz and Morse, alongside their re-elected peers, will contribute mightily as the NACDS Foundation continues its commitment to advancing health equity, strengthening access and enhancing health outcomes.”

The NACDS Foundation looks forward to returning to the NACDS Total Store Expo in Boston, MA, for the 26th NACDS Foundation Dinner, taking place Saturday, August 17, at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Follow the latest news from the NACDS Foundation on LinkedIn, X and Instagram (@nacdsfoundation).