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Media Contact: Sonja Pagniano, Executive Director, ncpaf@ncpafoundation.org, 800-544-7447
NCPA Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members – Brian Caswell and Hugh Chancy
Alexandria, VA (Jan. 10, 2025) – The National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation (NCPA Foundation) has announced the appointment of Brian Caswell, RPh and Hugh Chancy, RPh to its Board of Trustees.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brian and Hugh to the NCPA Foundation Board,” said Jerry Shapiro, President of NCPA Foundation. “Their deep commitment to community pharmacy and their extensive experience will be invaluable assets as we continue to advance our mission of supporting the growth and sustainability of independent community pharmacists across the nation.”
About Brian Caswell, RPh:
Brian Caswell, a 30+ year pharmacy owner in Baxter Springs, Kansas, is past president of the National Community Pharmacists Association, past president of the Kansas Pharmacists Association, and a distinguished alumnus of the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. A lifelong learner with a passion for community service, Brian is known for his dedication to his patients and his commitment to independent community pharmacy. As an owner of four pharmacies in southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri, Caswell has been a tireless advocate for the independent pharmacy owner. “The legacy of the NCPA Foundation and its service and education to the profession of pharmacy along with recognizing the unique blend of professional and business acumen within our communities, is unmatched,” said Caswell, upon accepting his nomination to the board. “I am excited to join in with my colleagues in furthering the foundations goals and to assist our pharmacy brethren when they meet challenges due to disaster and unforeseen events.”
About Hugh Chancy, RPh:
Hugh has a long and distinguished career in pharmacy. Hugh Chancy, past president of the National Community Pharmacists Association, and past president of the Georgia Pharmacy Association, is the owner of Chancy Drugs in Hahira, Georgia and currently serves as chairman elect for the Academy of Independent Pharmacy in Georgia. The Chancys are a three-generation pharmacist family, serving their community for more than 50 years. Currently comprised of six full-service community pharmacies, Chancy Drugs currently employs over 100 people across South Georgia. Hugh is deeply involved in his community, serving on numerous boards and actively supporting local organizations. “I am excited about the opportunity to serve on the Foundation board. I look forward to working with everyone to advance the mission of the foundation. I enjoy working with like-minded colleagues around the country who want to grow and support the sustainability of independent community pharmacy.”
“The addition of Brian and Hugh to the Board will further strengthen the Foundation’s ability to fulfill its mission and grow its programs,” shared Executive Director, Sonja Pagniano. “We are looking forward to leveraging their skillset, experience, and passion to support independent community pharmacy.”
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The NCPA Foundation is an independent nonprofit, philanthropic 501(c)3 organization established in 1953. The foundation is committed to improving community-based healthcare access by supporting efforts that promote the sustainability and growth of independent community pharmacists, the most accessible healthcare provider, through scholarships, grants, and ownership development. Contributions to the foundation are tax-deductible as charitable donations to the extent permitted under federal tax law. For more information, go to www.ncpafoundation.org.