management team. We seek to partner with brokers and clients
for the long-term, so we want our ongoing relationship to be strong.
It is only through listening to you and working to understand your
specific needs that we can serve you effectively. So when you
pick up the phone or send your next email to us, you can
count on a timely response from your VPS team of advisors.
Chief Strategy Officer
Mike Rogers
Mike founded the company in July 2007 with a mission to provide innovative pharmacy and health benefit solutions that maximize dollars saved on prescription medications. Mike works daily with all the Account Teams at VPS to ensure the appropriate solutions and resources are put to work while addressing client opportunities.
Prior to VPS, Mike spent 15 years working for Fortune 500 Benefit Companies like Express Scripts, Med Impact and Schering Plough. His expertise includes benefit plan design, self-funding, life and disability planning, pharmacy benefit management, as well as executive benefit planning. Mike graduated from Southwest Missouri State with a BA in Business Management in 1992.
Phone:636.522.9084
Email:mikerogers@vpsrx.com
President
Nick Conway
Nick oversees business analytics for Valued Pharmacy Services touching all areas of the company from Sales to Account Services. Nick joined VPS in 2010 and has grown with the company occupying several roles including Pharmacy Relations, Account Management and Director of Analytics.
Nick currently oversees RFP procurement, client proposals, audits and technology for our many platforms. He and the Analytics Team develop custom solutions for over 250 clients and prospects per year.
Prior to joining VPS, Nick was a commercial insurance broker at one of the oldest insurance agencies in the US, The Crane Agency.
Nick graduated from The University of Mississippi in 2009 with a B.A. Risk Managment and Insurance.
Phone:636.552.9103
Email:nickconway@vpsrx.com
Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Youngblood
Prior to joining VPS, Lisa was part of the executive team at Express Scripts. During her nine years there she held roles as Senior Director of Specialty Account Management, Market Development Director, and Marketing Director. She has a proven track record in leading successful teams, developing relationships for business growth and retention, advanced business modeling and business case development for clients. A true healthcare advocate, Lisa was honored with the “Express Way” award, which recognizes leaders at Express Scripts who demonstrate the qualities of Integrity, Mutual Respect, Passion, Alignment & Collaboration, and Service.
Other Industry experience
Lisa entered the industry working in professional sales for a leading pharmaceutical company. During those seven years she launched new drugs, served as the district trainer and received many performance awards.
• Honored twice with the “Will Hall-Saiyushu Award” for greatest increase in Rx Volume and Market Share
• Bestowed the “Way Out Award” which acknowledges one individual for their philanthropic efforts to help the community in which they live
Phone:636.779.5515
Email:lisayoungblood@vpsrx.com
SVP Head of Sales
Charlie Hartung
Charlie Hartung is the Vice President of Sales and Operations for Valued Pharmacy Services. Charlie joined the company in July 2011, bringing 24 years of successful marketing, sales and management experience to VPS. Charlie’s professional mission is to provide innovative pharmacy and health benefit solutions to our partners and clients by managing and motivating the sales and operations staff of VPS. He has successfully lead the team with integrity, innovative and proactive ideas, and provided proactive solutions to PBM industry challenges.
Charlie’s 24 years of marketing, sales and management experience was spent working with Fortune 500 Companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Pepsi Co., AT&T and Schering Plough. Charlie also worked in the Media, Sales and Promotional fields of Healthcare and Professional Sports working with St. Louis Children’s Hospital and the St. Louis Rams.
Phone:636.779.5523
Email:charliehartung@vpsrx.com
VP Clinical Pharmacy
Nelly Rose
Nelly Rose is a Clinical Pharmacy Consultant for Valued Pharmacy Services. Nelly joined the company in November 2017, bringing with her over 13 years of pharmacy experience in healthcare. During that time she established her expertise in the areas of community pharmacy, hospital and PBM clinical settings.
Before joining VPS, Nelly was part of a clinical pharmacy team at Magellan Health specializing in Medicare drug utilization management.
In addition to her clinical experience, Nelly was a Pharmacy Manager for Schnucks Markets. When offered the opportunity to open a new store she also launched a patient-focused care and counseling program. Her genuine desire to know her patients as more than another person in line was formally recognized when she was named the “World Class Neighbor” and “Donald O. Schnuck” award winner for extensive patient care and leadership.
Nelly’s work and award winning demeanor was later featured in “Adult Living” Magazine.
Phone:636.779.5530
Email:nrose@vpsrx.com