Building Healthcare's Future
One Patient, One Innovation, One Policy at a Time
I believe healthcare's biggest problems aren't technical—they're human. That's why I'm building AI-powered systems that amplify human connection, not replace it.
THE JOURNEY
The Unconventional Path
Twenty years from behind a pharmacy counter to building AI-powered healthcare serving 120,000+ patients
UT Austin Feature
Project Collaborate & Know Your Medicine initiative
Lake Hills Pharmacy
Opened compounding pharmacy focused on personalized medicine
Nimbus Healthcare & TPA Treasurer
Founded tech-enabled platform + began TPA leadership
TPA Vice President
Advanced pharmacy advocacy and legislative strategy
TPA President
Leading Texas pharmacy profession and innovation initiatives
SB1236 Passed & NovaMed Launch
Landmark PBM reform protecting 4.3M+ Texans
PHILOSOPHY
The Health Equation™
Healthcare needs both artificial intelligence and emotional intelligence to succeed. Technology should amplify human connection, not replace it. Algorithms diagnose — pharmacists care.
AI
Pattern recognition, automation, clinical decision support
EI
Empathy, trust, listening, personalized human care
Success
Better outcomes, satisfied patients, sustainable practices
METHODOLOGY
The P.H.A.R.M. Method™
A systematic approach to patient care that scales without sacrificing quality
Personalized
AI-powered care plans tailored to individual biology.
Holistic
Considering nutrition, lifestyle, mental health, and environment.
Accessible
Expert care available to everyone, everywhere through technology.
Results-driven
Every intervention tracked and optimized based on outcomes.
Modern
AI and automation with human connection at the center.
VENTURES
Building Healthcare's Future
NovaMed
Founder
B2B platform bringing pharmacy-led care loops to pharmacies nationwide.
Coming 2026ADVOCACY
Protecting Pharmacies, Empowering Patients
Nearly two decades of advocacy culminated in passing SB1236—landmark PBM reform protecting 4.3M+ Texans
Texas Senate Bill 1236
Comprehensive PBM reform legislation that bans retroactive fees, ensures contract transparency, and protects community pharmacies from predatory practices.
MEDIA
In the News
GLP-1: WHO Releases First-Ever Global Guideline
Expert commentary on the WHO's landmark decision to recommend GLP-1 therapies for obesity treatment worldwide.
Watch InterviewTrumpRx: What Lower-Cost Weight Loss Drugs Mean for Central Texas
Breaking down the deal to lower costs on popular GLP-1 medications and what it means for patients locally.
Watch InterviewUT Austin Feature: Expanding a Grandfather's Legacy
2013Making Personalized Healthcare Affordable for Texans
2023TPA President Advocates for SB1236
2025AI in Community Pharmacy: A CEO's Perspective
2024Ready to Connect?
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