2026 Board Election

William Anderson, PharmD

Pharmacist-in-Charge/Co-Owner

Orchards Drug, Lawrence

Will Anderson is the owner and pharmacist-in-charge of Orchards Drug in Lawrence and has worked extensively in both independent and chain pharmacy. At Orchards Drug, Will has focused on building a forward-looking community pharmacy model by expanding clinical services, pursuing new opportunities, and developing new ways to serve his community.

Will has also served as a leader on the boards of several local, state, and national healthcare organizations, including a local health system, KPhA, Currus, IPAK, CPESN KS, and CPESN USA. In his current role as Communications Chair for KPhA’s Government Affairs Committee, he has helped lead advocacy on critical issues and guided KPhA’s messaging and grassroots efforts during the last legislative session.

What are your Top 3 priorities if elected?

Unite and strengthen the pharmacy profession 

The challenges facing pharmacy are too great for us to face individually. I will work to bring Kansas pharmacy professionals together to speak with one voice. When we stand together, we build the influence needed to shape policy and advance the future of pharmacy in Kansas.

Build on legislative momentum 

This year’s two major legislative wins, PBM reform and scope of practice expansion, show what is possible when pharmacists are united and engaged. Now we must turn those wins into lasting progress by helping pharmacists implement these changes, strengthening relationships with legislators, and continuing to build the grassroots infrastructure needed for the work ahead.

Grow membership and create long-term sustainability A strong profession needs a strong association behind it. We must grow KPhA membership, strengthen the value we provide to members, and build the financial and organizational foundation needed to support our advocacy efforts and lead pharmacy forward.

The KPhA Nominations Committee received one nomination for the position of Treasurer that was ineligible for the position, as KPhA's current bylaws require the position of treasurer to be filled by a pharmacist. The KPhA Nominations Committee and the KPhA Board of Directors have recommended a bylaws change to be voted on at the KPhA Annual Meeting to remove the requirement that that position be filled by a pharmacist. Both groups noted the change would recognize the significant contributions of the many pharmacy technicians and other personnel that own pharmacies or manage  pharmacy finances in their role.

Information about the proposed change will be distributed with the annual meeting announcement via email.

Ali DeBoest

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

LMH Health, Lawrence

Since beginning her pharmacy career in 2012 as a pharmacy technician, Ali has practiced in community, hospital, and ambulatory care settings, providing a broad perspective on patient care and the evolving role of pharmacists. Ali have been actively involved with the Kansas Pharmacists Association since her time in pharmacy school as a student attending annual meetings. Ali has remained engaged in advancing the profession through her work with the Kansas Network of Pharmacists (KNPN) and participation on the Engagement Committee.

What are your Top 3 priorities if elected?

Continue to advance practice authorities that expand access to care and recognize pharmacists as essential healthcare providers

Support efforts that increase patient access to pharmacist-provided services by implementing pharmacist initiated dispensing allowed by HB2068, strengthen collaborative practice care models, and further recognition of pharmacists as essential healthcare providers who improve outcomes and address healthcare access gaps across Kansas

Strengthen member engagement and professional development through meaningful involvement opportunities and collaboration across practice setting

As a member of the KPhA Engagement committee, I want to continue to grow opportinities for connection. A goal is to help members to connect, collaborate, and grow professionally across all practice settings by expanding regional meetings. I also want to see KPhA promote leadership development through KPF's When Everyone Leads, mentorship opportunities with new practitioners and students, and continuing education programs that support pharmacists, technicians, residents, and student pharmacists through every stage of their careers

Enhance community outreach and public health impact by building efforts that connect patients with resources and improve health outcomes across Kansas.

Support programs and partnerships that connect patients with healthcare resources and improve health outcomes throughout Kansas as well as minimize pharmacy deserts. Expand pharmacist involvement in public health initiatives, preventive care, chronic disease management, immunizations, and health education. 

Mike Ryan

Pharmacy Practice Coordinator

Dillons, Hutchinson

I have been a pharmacist for 10 years and currently serve as a District Pharmacy Manager with Dillons. Throughout my career, I have worked as a staff pharmacist, pharmacy manager, and pharmacy leader, giving me a broad perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing our profession. I am honored to currently serve on the Kansas Pharmacists Association Board of Directors and am seeking re-election to continue advocating for Kansas pharmacists and the patients we serve.

Over the past year, I have been actively involved in KPhA's legislative efforts, including supporting the successful passage of PBM reform legislation. I am passionate about advancing pharmacy practice, strengthening our workforce pipeline, and ensuring pharmacists have a strong voice in healthcare policy. I look forward to continuing to work alongside fellow members to advance the profession and improve patient care across Kansas.

What are your Top 3 priorities if elected?

Advancing pharmacy advocacy and legislative success.

Building on the momentum from recent victories such as PBM reform, I will continue working to advance legislation that strengthens our profession, improves patient access to care, and supports the sustainability of community pharmacy.

Leveraging the Dillons network to support KPhA initiatives.

Through my role with Dillons, I have access to a broad network of pharmacists, leaders, and pharmacy teams across Kansas. I am committed to using those relationships to increase engagement, gather feedback from practicing pharmacists, and support KPhA's advocacy, membership, and professional development efforts.

Developing and supporting the future pharmacy workforce.

I am passionate about recruiting, developing, and retaining pharmacists and student pharmacists. I will continue promoting opportunities that strengthen the workforce pipeline and help ensure Kansas remains a great place to practice pharmacy

Joseph Rogers, PharmD, MS

Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services

Stormont Vail Health, Topeka

Joseph Rogers, PharmD, MS is the Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services at Stormont Vail Health, in Topeka, KS. He completed his Doctor of Pharmacy at The University of Kansas, and a Master of Science in Pharmacy Leadership and Administration at the University of Houston, along with a PGY1/2 Health System Pharmacy Administration residency at Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX. Joseph has served in leadership roles for a number of professional organizations, including on the board of the Integrated Health Systems Outcomes Coalition, as president of the Gulf Coast Society of Health System Pharmacists, and as the Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy Representative for the Kansas Pharmacists Association since 2023. His professional interests include expanding the pharmacy enterprise, specialty disease state management, transitions of care, and demonstrating pharmacy’s value in the environment of healthcare reform. When not at work, Joseph is an avid birder, golfer, and trombonist.

What are your Top 3 priorities if elected?

1. Increase participation from managed care and specialty members
2. Improve value of KPhA membership to my academy's members
3. Contribute to KPhA's policy/governmental efforts to ensure the needs of specialty pharmacy are represented

Tyler Williams, PharmD

Owner, Pharmacist in Charge

Valley Falls Pharmacy, Valley Falls

Tyler has served on the KPhA board for the past two years in the Owners Academy position. Tyler has been at Valley Falls Pharmacy since 2018. He was previously the PIC at Kex Rx in Hiawatha from 2013-2018 and spent 2011-2013 as a staff pharmacist at Walmart in Atchison. Tyler graduated from KU school of Pharmacy in 2011. He currently lives in Atchison with his wife and 6 year old twin sons that keep him pretty busy coaching the various sports they play. 

What are your Top 3 priorities if elected?

1. Grow the pharmacy profession 
2. Grow KPhA as organization and increase membership
3. Continue to advocate for the profession to the legislature