Joshua Pirestani

Josh Pirestani is the Founder of Dispense Times, created to give independent pharmacy owners a stronger, more credible platform for industry insight, innovation, and advocacy.

With deep experience in pharmacy marketing, media, and community building, Josh launched Dispense Times to spotlight the voices, challenges, and successes of independent pharmacies nationwide.

His vision centers on strengthening the independent pharmacy ecosystem through education, transparency, and strategic storytelling that supports long-term sustainability and growth.

Kris Rhea

Kris Rhea, MBA serves as Contributing Editor, offering a business-focused perspective on pharmacy operations, growth strategy, and market positioning.

His contributions emphasize operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable models for independent pharmacy success.

Bruce Kneeland

Bruce Kneeland serves as Managing Editor, providing strategic editorial oversight focused on independent pharmacy, healthcare operations, and market trends.

He oversees content development, editorial standards, and contributor coordination to ensure timely, relevant, and high-quality insights across the pharmacy ecosystem.

Husam Hamoush

Hussam Hamoush, PharmD is a pharmacist with hands-on experience in community pharmacy operations, patient care, and medication management.

He brings a practical, business-minded perspective to pharmacy practice, with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and sustainable growth for independent pharmacies.

Dr. Hamoush leads the editorial vision of Dispense Times, ensuring content reflects the realities and priorities of today’s independent pharmacy leaders.

Darshan Kulkarni

Darshan Kulkarni, PharmD, MS, Esq. brings a rare blend of clinical, scientific, and legal expertise to Dispense Times.

With deep experience at the intersection of pharmacy practice, regulation, and healthcare policy, he provides strategic insight into how legislation, compliance requirements, and market forces impact independent pharmacies, translating complex issues into actionable guidance.

Todd Eury

Todd Eury serves as Pharmacy Media & Podcast Advisor, bringing extensive experience in pharmacy media, storytelling, and audience engagement.

As a co-founder of Pharmacy Podcast™, he helps strengthen Dispense Times’ connection to the broader pharmacy community through thought leadership and industry dialogue.

Bryan Green

Bryan Green, PharmD is an independent pharmacy owner in the state of Georgia with a specialized focus on sports, wellness, and performance-driven pharmacy services.

His expertise centers on integrating responsible wellness programs into community pharmacy practice while maintaining clinical integrity, regulatory awareness, and patient trust.

Arman Amiri

Arman Amiri serves as Industry Strategy & Business Development Advisor, bringing expertise in healthcare services, supplier relationships, and operational growth through his leadership at Salvatori-Scott Inc.

He provides insight into distribution dynamics, vendor partnerships, and scalable business strategies impacting independent pharmacies.

Nicolette Mathey

Dr. Nicolette Mathey is a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and industry leader dedicated to helping independent pharmacies thrive in a competitive healthcare landscape. She began her career at 16 as a Walgreens cashier and went on to earn her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida. She previously owned and grew Palm Harbor Pharmacy, exiting in 2023, and remains active in ownership as the founder of Achieve Pharmacy, a 503B fulfillment model.

In 2019, Nicolette founded Atrium24 Technologies, an ecosystem that equips pharmacies with tools, partnerships, and education to drive growth, including Dotti, a CRM and sales platform for pharmacy marketing and prescriber engagement; Atrium24 GPO, which provides access to compliant 503B and manufacturer partnerships; and ATRIUMX, an annual conference uniting pharmacy owners and industry leaders.

She is a sought-after speaker at national conferences such as NCPA, McKesson IdeaShare, and Cardinal RBC, where she shares insights on sales strategy, compliance-driven growth, and technology adoption.

Leanne Haley-Brown

Leanne Haley-Brown, BS Pharm, RPh serves as Clinical Advisor with a focus on Pharmacy Care at Home and CPESN-based care models.

She provides guidance on innovative care delivery, chronic disease management, and expanding pharmacist-led services beyond the counter, ensuring content reflects evolving clinical practice and patient-centered outcomes.

Kelsey Horton

Kelsey Horton is a standout graduate of the USC Executive Certificate program and brings a strong combination of leadership, professional experience, and athletic achievement.

A former Division I athlete, Kelsey played softball at the University of Florida from 2010–2013, helping lead her team to a Women’s College World Series runner-up finish in 2011 and an SEC Championship in 2013.

Professionally, she is a practicing PharmD with more than eight years of experience across community pharmacy, home delivery and specialty pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, and pharmacy management. She also completed the USC Executive Sports Pharmacy Certificate program.

Kelsey is an active member of the U.S. Sports Pharmacy Group and is passionate about advancing the role of pharmacists in athlete health, performance, and medication safety.

Nandita Trivett

Dr. Nandita Trivett is a Business Development Solutionist with deep, hands-on experience across independent pharmacy, payer systems, managed care, hospital settings, and cash-based care models.

Her work focuses on turning ideas into execution, helping independent pharmacies and vendors cut through complexity with clear strategy, structure, and measurable outcomes.

Dr. Trivett brings a practical, implementation-driven approach to building sustainable revenue, stronger partnerships, and meaningful patient value.

Kyle Fields

Kyle Fields is the Founder and CEO of Appro-Rx LLC, a national fiduciary mindset pharmacy benefit manager built on a zero conflicts of interest model. He founded Appro-Rx in 2011 and has spent 15 years challenging the Big 3 PBM model that has cost employers and patients billions in hidden margins and undisclosed conflicts.

A former Waynesville City Councilman and 2014 Dayton 40 Under 40 honoree, Kyle has been a national speaker on drug pricing transparency and PBM reform long before it became federal policy. He was featured on CNBC Squawk Box in 2017 discussing the very issues now driving CAA 2026 compliance requirements.

Kyle brings a practitioner's perspective to PBM reform with 15 years of fiduciary conviction and real-world results.