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New Advisory Council Member John Cronin, PharmD, JD, Attorney at Law; President, CWL Pharmacies, Inc. John is recognized as one of the leading Pharmacy Law specialists in the country, and remains an owner operator of two local retail pharmacies. After earning his J.D., he spent several years working full-time at Fredrickson, Mazeika & Grant, LLP., in their litigation section. In 1993 he took a 3-year leave from FMG to serve as General Counsel for the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA), the largest state pharmacy association in the country. To this day John and FMG remain outside counsel for CPhA. The focus of John’s law practice is in the areas of healthcare law and governmental and licensing and regulatory affairs, with an emphasis on healthcare antitrust issues. He has assisted in the drafting of legislation and provides analysis, expert testimony and comments on a variety of regulatory issues at the state and federal levels. John continues to write articles for professional journals on a variety of topics and he lectures throughout the country on Pharmacy Law issues. He also is the President Elect of the American Society for Pharmacy Law, and was its Executive Director from 1996-2000. Advisory Council Member News Dean’s Advisory Council Member Appointment by the Governor Dr. Amy Gutierrez, has been appointed to the California State Board of Pharmacy. She is Chief Pharmacy Officer and Director of Pharmacy Affairs at the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services since 2006. She is also an assistant professor of pharmacy practice and administration at WesternU and a member of their Dean’s Advisory Council. In addition, she co-hosts, with Dan Ross, the online WesternU continuing education program Hospital Pharmacy Monthly. John Jones Receives Steven G. Avery Award John Jones, RPh, JD, received the Steven G. Avey Award at the AMCP 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. It is the most prestigious honor bestowed on an individual working in the field of managed care pharmacy. He has served as Board Director, Treasurer and AMCP President in 2010 and is currently Senior Vice President, Professional Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy Policy, OptumRx. In addition, he serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the WesternU College of Pharmacy. Dean’s Advisory Council Daniel C. Robinson, PharmD Dean, College of Pharmacy Steven W. Gray, PharmD, JD Chairman of the Dean’s Advisory Council Bill Burrows, BS John Cronin, PharmD, JD Rebecca Cupp, RPh Glenn Etow, PharmD Richard de Leon, PharmD Amy Gutierrez, PharmD John D. Jones, RPh, JD, FAMCP Roger Klotz, RPh, BCNSP, FASCP, FACA, FCPhA Victor Law, PharmD Elaine Levy, RPh Jesse Martinez, PharmD, FASCP Michael J. Negrete, PharmD Thomas Russillo, BS Sam Shimomura, PharmD, FASHP, CGP Brad Trom, RPh, MBA Joel N. Weber, PharmD, FCSHP, FASHP Ray M. Yutani, DO, MS, PharmD, FACOFP Mission The mission of the College of Pharmacy Dean’s Advisory Council is to assist the College in building a strong presence in the world of pharmacy, to increase the College’s national and international visibility for quality research, education and service, and to serve as ambassadors for the College. WesternU Advi$or: Will or Revocable Living Trust — You’re in Control If you would like a personal visit or additional information on how you might leave a final gift to Western University of Health Sciences or to one of its colleges or programs, please contact: Olive Stephens, Planned Giving Administrator (909) 469-5211 or ostephen@westernu.edu Tim Bamrick, CSPG, Director of Development (909) 706-3455 or tbamrick@westernu.edu 28 | RxBound WesternU, College of Pharmacy
College of Pharmacy Executive in Residence 2012 By Rodney Tanaka, Senior Communications Writer A longtime supporter of Western University of Health Sciences is sharing his expertise with College of Pharmacy students and faculty. The College of Pharmacy named Glenn Etow, PharmD, as its 2012 Executive in Residence. He met with College of Pharmacy faculty and students and WesternU President Philip Pumerantz, PhD, on April 5, 2012. Etow is president and chief operating officer of Comprehensive Pharmacy Services (CPS), the country’s largest hospital pharmacy management company. His 32 years of experience includes managing small, medium and large hospital pharmacies. CPS manages the pharmacy at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, Calif., which was one of the first organizations to take on College of Pharmacy students for rotations. Etow has been involved in residency training for more than 30 years. “We need to develop leaders, people who are passionate about improving the profession and providing quality care.” “We need to develop leaders, people who are passionate about improving the profession and providing quality care,” he said. Mentoring students is a way of developing future leaders and professionals while giving back to the profession, Etow said. “Working with students in a teaching and learning environment is stimulating to the staff, and it keeps us all on our toes,” he said. College of Pharmacy Dean Daniel Robinson, PharmD, selects prominent pharmacists for the Executive in Residence program, those who are leaders in the profession and who have made significant contributions to the profession and health care in general, said College of Pharmacy Associate Dean Sam Shimomura, PharmD. “Glenn has been involved with our college from the start,” Shimomura said. “This was a great way to honor and recognize Glenn, and he delivered an inspirational message to our students at Honors Day.” This type of leadership initiative allows students to get to know these influential leaders and learn from their experiences. The program provides a much deeper interaction than a one-time visiting lecturer. “All of our Executives in Residence make themselves available to mentor and counsel our students and help them find jobs as well,” Shimomura said. Etow said he appreciates the honor of serving as the Executive in Residence. “I hope the students take the opportunity to reach out to me and seek my advice,” he said. “If I can help them navigate their careers, I would find that rewarding.” ■ Glen Etow, PharmD, President and COO of Comprehensive Pharmacy Services, speaks to students at the College of Pharmacy Honors Day, May 5, 2012. WesternU, College of Pharmacy RxBound | 29
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