Fred Burke, CEO
President, CEO and Co-founder, Central Pharmacy Services, Inc. (“CPSI”), Atlanta, Georgia, owned and operated nuclear pharmacies (specialized medical laboratories that centrally prepare radio-pharmaceuticals), serving over 1,000 hospitals and clinics in 22 states. Founded in 1992, CPSI grew from start-up to 45 business units, with Operating Profit of $25MM in CY02. CPSI was named to the 1997 and 1999 Inc. 500 lists of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., and was acquired in 2001 by Cardinal Health, the nation’s largest drug wholesaler and healthcare services firm.
President and Co-founder of Sales Technologies, Inc. (“ST”) pioneered the Sales Force Automation market by providing networked applications software for large field sales forces on the then-emerging technology of portable computers. ST grew from start-up in 1983 to over 600 employees world-wide in 1991, including multiple offices in North America and Europe serving a blue-chip roster of Fortune 100 clients. Prior to its acquisition by The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, ST was listed as number 30 on the 1988 Inc. 500 list.
Engagement Manager, Consultant, McKinsey & Co. | Brand Manager, Procter & Gamble | Officer, U.S. Air Force
David Morris, CFO
CFO, Central Pharmacy Services, joining shortly after inception to build the central support and financial structure necessary to serve the dispersed, autonomous business units in a rapid growth entrepreneurial environment. Organizational units included accounting, information systems, human resources, M&A/business development, and administrative services.
President, PBM Div., Complete Health. Established and operated Rx Management, a subsidiary PBM division of HMO Complete Health, which provided prescription drug management services to parent HMO’s/PPO’s and other Fortune 500 self-funded employer groups.
C.P.A., Auditor, Ernst & Young.
Kendall Forbes, R.Ph., EVP Sales & Operations
EVP of Sales and Operations, and Founder of Central Pharmacy Services, Inc. Responsible for management of all field business units. Developed evolving structures and systems to leverage organizational skills in rapid growth entrepreneurial environment. Launched 37 greenfield start-up pharmacies, and integrated 8 acquisitions.
Owner, Baton Rouge Central Pharmacy. Established and operated highly successful and profitable nuclear pharmacy. Recognized opportunity for building a larger company leveraging the service model so successfully employed in Baton Rouge market.
Gail Young, SPHR, Director, Human Resources
Director, Human Resources, Central Pharmacy Services 1994 – 2004; Sr. Professional Human Resources certification, 20+ years’ progressive management experience in international shipping and logistics and travel management. Joined Guardian in 2004.
Chad Downey, CPA, Director, Financial Accounting
B.S., B.A., M.S. Accountancy, Auburn University 8+ years’ progressive management experience in public accounting, Ernst & Young. Joined Guardian in 2005.
Jeff Tuch, CPA, Director, Operational Accounting
B.S., Business Administration, Western Michigan University 17+ years’ experience in accounting management; 13 years with NeighborCare, progressing from Accountant to Regional Controller responsible for the financial operations of a region representing $130MM in revenue. Joined Guardian in 2007.
Alex Ferguson, Director, M&A, Business Development
BS, Microbiology, University of Georgia; MBA, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, 5+ years experience Venture Capital and M&A with CHMG Capital, and 3 years’ experience in Sales. Joined Guardian in 2008.
Curt Ayers, Director, Operations Support Services
B.A., Business Administration & Communication, Hanover College, 19+ years industry experience with fast growing, start-up companies, with emphasis on workflow, process, and EBITDA improvement. Joined Guardian in 2011.