Kansas pharmacy foundation

building a lasting impact
by promoting the welfare and integrity

of the profession of pharmacy

trustees

President: Tessa Schnelle

Tessa was KPhA president in 2024. She is Director of Pharmacy at Cass Regional Medical Center.

Vice President: Brian Caswell

Brian was KPhA president in 2005. He owns Wolkar Drug in Baxter Springs. 

Treasurer: Scott Patterson

Scott was KPhA president in 1990. He owns seven pharmacies in north central Kansas.

Position 1: Joe Gilliland

Joe was KPhA president in 2011. He owns Medical Pharmacy in Holton.

Position 2: Kristen Powell

Kristen was KPhA president in 2022. She works for Genoa Healthcare.

Position 3: Mike Bellesine

Mike was KPhA president in 2016. He owns El Dorado TrueCare.

Position 4: Nicki Kehr

Nicki was KPhA president in 2010. She is a pharmacist for Dillons.

Position 5: Steven Charles

Steven was KPhA president in 2006. He owns Oswego Drug Store.

KPhA Immediate Past-President: Sloane Freeman

Sloane was KPhA president in 2025. She is an owner of Mid-Kansas Management, which manages 23 community pharmacies across Kansas.