Staff
Dr. Ben Mudd
Executive Director
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- KPhA Board of Directors, Committee Liaison
- KPERF Board of Directors
- Advocacy & Lobbying
- Strategic Plan
- Partnerships & Sponsorships
Prior to joining the KPhA team Dr. Ben Mudd has spent most of his time in the community pharmacy setting. After graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in 2012, Ben began his career in his hometown of Lebanon at the local Walgreens. In 2016, he transitioned to the independent pharmacy space and began working for Medica Pharmacy in Springfield, KY. While still practicing pharmacy, he co-founded GM Hemp Company in 2018 as a resource to independent pharmacies thoughout the region for hemp-derived CBD products.
Ben recently served as the Speaker of the House of Delegates for KPhA, where he strengthened his passion for our organization. Ben brings a unique background and outlook to KPhA with an emphasis on growing our association and creating a membership experience that is inclusive to each pharmacist in Kentucky.
Outside of the world of pharmacy he enjoys hiking, woodworking, and spending time on the farm. Along with his wife, Brittany, and daughters Emery and Aspen, he currently resides on his family’s homeplace of over 100 years in Lebanon, KY.
Angela Gibson
Director of Finance and Administrative Services
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- Financial Management – Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Human Resources/Personnel/Payroll
- Association Records Management.
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Jody Jaggers, PharmD
Director of Pharmacy Public Health Programs
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- Naloxone Dispensing and Training
Dr. Jody Jaggers graduated from WKU with a BS in chemistry in 2000 and then attended UK College of Pharmacy, graduating with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2005. He has more than 12-years' experience in community pharmacy practice and currently lives in Versailles with his wife Shanna and their two children.
Pam Montgomery, CPhT
Kore Rx Technician
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Pam has been a PTCB Certified Technician since 1998. She was recently honored as KPhA's 2022 Technician of the Year. She serves as the Kore Rx Technician for the Kentucky Education and Research Foundation. Pam has worked in a community pharmacy for over 25 years. She currently lives in Lawrenceburg with her husband, Brian and has two daughters, Kayla and Amber.
Michele Pinkston, PharmD, BCGP
KPhA Director of Emergency Preparedness
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Michele is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. She currently serves as the pharmacist liaison for the Kentucky Department for Public Health and the Kentucky Education and Research Foundation (KPERF). She serves on many statewide emergency preparedness and response teams including KDPH COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Team, Cities Readiness Initiative, and Health and Medical Preparedness Advisory Committee. She previously worked as a critical access hospital pharmacy director and inpatient pharmacy manager. She currently resides in Versailles with her husband, Paul, and daughter, Claire.
Dr. Emily Gatewood (Wilkerson)
Director of Practice Development
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Emily is a 2022 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Born and raised in Frankfort, Kentucky, she has spent the past seven years in Lexington. Initially hired as KPhA's first Executive Fellow in 2022, she joined the KPERF staff in 2023 as the Director of Practice Development. Emily's passion for pharmacy lies in the community and ambulatory care setting. She enjoys all things vaccinations, point-of-care testing, and other board-approved protocols.
Outside of pharmacy, Emily loves spending time with her two bulldogs, Benny and Bella, enjoying local restaurants, and riding her Peloton. Her favorite weekends are always spent at Lake Cumberland with her family, regardless of the time of year.
Dr. Taylor Williams
Director of Government Affairs
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Taylor earned her PharmD from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and MPA from the UK Martin School of Public Policy and Administration in 2023. She joined the KPhA staff in July 2023 as the Association's second Executive Fellow before transitioning to her current role as Director of Government Affairs.
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Danielle Goss
Education Coordinator
Danielle Goss graduated from Morehead State University with a B.A. in English Literature with a French equivalency in 2019. Additionally, Danielle earned her M.A. in French from the University of Kentucky in 2021. Prior to joining KPhA, Danielle taught French and Writing classes for four years at the University of Kentucky, where she cultivated her passion for learning and teaching. Her professional and academic interests include comparative literature, pedagogical strategies, and instructional design.
Outside of work, Danielle enjoys oil painting, reading, writing, and training jiu-jitsu with her husband, Ethan, in Frankfort.