September 2026
It is a tremendous honor and privilege to serve as Chair of the ASHP Section of Community Pharmacy Practitioners (SCPP). I am excited to work alongside an outstanding Executive Committee and the many dedicated volunteers who contribute their time, expertise, and passion to advancing community pharmacy practice.
I am pleased to introduce the SCPP Executive Committee:
- Paul E. Gaura, PharmD, APh, BCACP, Patient Care Services Manager and Residency Program Director for Albertsons Companies, will serve as Chair-Elect.
- Kali Autrey, PharmD, PhC, BCPS, NCPS, Health Insurance Specialist with CMS's Division of Hospital Price Transparency and an officer in the US Public Health Service (USPHS), will serve as Director-at-Large.
- Shanna M. Whitwell, PharmD, Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, will serve as Director-at-Large.
- Carleigh A. Krueger, PharmD, BCACP, Pharmacist-In-Charge of the Outpatient Pharmacy (SRHC Pharmacy) at Salina Regional Health Center, will serve as Director-at-Large-Elect.
- Amanda Place, PharmD, BCACP, Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy specialist at the Ascension St. Vincent Joshua Max Simon Primary Care Center, will serve as Immediate Past Chair.
Together, we are committed to supporting our members and advancing the future of community pharmacy practice.
Community pharmacy practitioners continue to demonstrate extraordinary resilience, innovation, and dedication in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. Despite ongoing challenges related to workforce pressures, reimbursement uncertainty, and increasing patient care demands, community pharmacists remain among the most accessible healthcare professionals and continue to play a vital role in improving health outcomes in communities across the country.
The Section exists to support and amplify the work of our members. Through our Advisory Groups, educational programming, podcasts, practice resources, ASHP Connect discussions, and networking opportunities, we strive to provide meaningful tools that help practitioners navigate challenges and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
One of the greatest strengths of our Section is the expertise of its members. Across community-based practices, pharmacists are developing new clinical services, building collaborative care models, expanding access to care, and demonstrating the value of pharmacist-provided services every day. By sharing these successes and learning from one another, we can collectively advance the profession and strengthen patient care.
As we begin another year together, I encourage you to stay engaged with the Section. Participate in ASHP Connect discussions, join an Advisory Group, take advantage of educational offerings, and connect with colleagues through our various networking opportunities. Your insights, experiences, and perspectives are essential to shaping the future of community pharmacy practice.
Most importantly, we want to hear from you. What challenges are you facing? What opportunities are you most excited about? How can the Section better support your professional growth and practice advancement? Your feedback will help guide our priorities and ensure we continue to meet the needs of our members.
Thank you for your continued dedication to your patients, your communities, and our profession. I look forward to working with and learning from each of you in the coming year.
Best,
Jordan Rush Beck, PharmD, MS, 340B ACE
