Kansas pharmacy foundation

building a lasting impact
by promoting the welfare and integrity

of the profession of pharmacy

about us

Established in 1966, Kansas Pharmacy Foundation (KPF) is a non-profit charitable organization comprised of past Kansas Pharmacists Association (KPhA) presidents. The Foundation receives direction from the KPF Board of Trustees. Our mission is to enhance the pharmacy profession to improve public health outcomes through support of education, research, development and practice innovation.

KPF will complement the activities of KPhA by generating funds, generating ideas and responding to requests on areas of mutual concern. The Foundation largely raises funds through grants and donations from members of the Foundation, KPhA and those that are friends of pharmacy in Kansas. We always are appreciative of donations that allow us to pursue the goals of the Foundation.

Support the Foundation
Donations to KPF can be given as an memorial/honor or charitable contribution. A memorial contribution is an opportunity for family and friends to recognize the accomplishments of a departed loved one. An honor contribution is a commemoration of someone’s birthday, anniversary, promotion or graduation. You also can support its fundraising efforts at KPhA's Annual Meeting.

foundation Members

Current trustees are listed in bold.

  • Tessa Schnelle, 2024
  • Dared Price, 2023
  • Kristen Powell, 2022
  • Nate Rockers, 2021
  • Matt Morrison, 2020
  • Amanda Applegate, 2019
  • Emily Prohaska, 2018
  • Jonalan Smith, 2017
  • Michael Bellesine, 2016
  • Jim Baumann, 2015
  • Van Coble, 2014
  • Merlin McFarland, 2013
  • Doug Funk, 2012
  • Joe Gilliland, 2011
  • Nicki Kehr, 2010
  • Terry Kepka, 2009
  • Mary Kate Blankenship, 2008
  • Jack Tebow, 2007
  • Steven Charles, 2006
  • Brian Caswell, 2005
  • Robert Nyquist, 2004
  • Jon Brunswig, 2003
  • Sherry Denton, 2002 +
  • Randy Sanders, 2001 +
  • Robert Haneke, 2000
  • Stephen Smith, 1999 +
  • Lou Greenhaw, 1998 +
  • Lee Gerber, 1997 +
  • Michael Pflughoeft, 1996
  • James Pessetto, 1995
  • Rich Bieber, 1994
  • Jane Henry, 1993
  • John Baughman, 1992
  • Hugh Snell, 1991
  • Scott Patterson, 1990
  • Keith Unrein, 1989
  • Eugene Kermashek, 1988
  • Lawrence Shaw Jr, 1987
  • Larry Courtney, 1986
  • Jim Enyart, 1985 +
  • Jim Brock, 1984 +
  • Jere Matchett, 1983 +
  • Kathleen Mahanna, 1982 +
  • Harry Russell, 1981
  • Roger B Miller, 1980
  • Marily Rhudy, 1979
  • Harold Godwin, 1978
  • James Sellers, 1977 +
  • Tom Hitchcock, 1976 +
  • Pershing Frederick, 1975 +
  • Rex Morriss, 1974 +
  • Richard Eggert, 1973
  • George Kramer, 1972 +
  • Jacob Miller, 1971 +
  • Lewis Reid, 1970
  • George White, 1969
  • Hugh Polsen, 1968 +
  • Ray Miller, 1967
  • John Schrepel, 1966 +
  • Roy Cheek, 1965 +
  • Robert Mahanna, 1964 +
  • Jack Isaacs, 1963 +
  • + indicates deceased

purpose & mission



Encourage and assist the professional enrichment of pharmacists.


Encourage pharmacy public relations and consumer education.

Improve and expand the quality and scope of pharmaceutical services by innovation and improvement.

Cooperate and support KPhA on areas of mutual interests.

Encourage programs, which produce positive public attitude and positive self-esteem of pharmacists.

Encourage and promote pharmacy education.

KPF Board of trustees

The KPF Board of Trustees is comprised of eight individuals who are elected to represent members of the foundation. The President, Vice President, Treasurer and five positions fill 2-year roles with some elections happening in odd years and others in even years. The immediate past-president of Kansas Pharmacists Association serves a 1-year term the year following their term as KPhA president.

Meet the Current Trustees
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