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Executive Leadership

Annette Dowd
President, Dispensing & Billing

Annette Dowd
President, Dispensing & Billing

Julie Hass
Chief HR Officer

Julie Hass
Chief HR Officer
Julie Hass serves as Chief Human Resources Officer for DocRx. Prior to stepping into her role at DocRx, Julie worked in a similar role at Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic, PC, for 20+ years. During her time at AOC, the company grew immensely! She started the HR department when AOC had two small offices, 5 surgeons, and approximately 25 employees. After her departure from AOC in June of 2019, she transitioned to the role of Human Resource Director for a local law firm in Mobile.
Julie has a passion for HR (and people in general)! She is a creative and fun-loving person by nature, and she is eager to use those characteristics, accompanied by her skills and experiences, to continue to help DocRx grow.
Outside of work, Julie loves spending time with family and friends. Some of her passions include enjoying live music, tasting great food, and spending time on the water. Julie and her husband Steve have been happily married for 19 years. Steve and Julie have one daughter, Peyton, and one son, Kohen. Rounding out her family are their two dogs, Lilly (Westie) and Hunter (Springer Spaniel).

Jennifer Ward
Executive President

Jennifer Ward
Executive President
Jennifer Ward is the Co-Founder and President of DocRx, bringing over 15 years of experience in accounting to the company. Since helping to establish DocRx in 2008, Jennifer has played a critical role in the company’s growth and success. Her dedication to operational excellence and financial management has been pivotal in building DocRx into one of the premier healthcare companies in the United States.
Jennifer began her career in accounting in 1992 while attending Southeastern Louisiana University, working as a Bookkeeper for Lee Management Group. Her early experience laid a strong foundation for her expertise in financial management and organizational leadership. In 2004, Jennifer relocated to Mobile, Alabama, where she balanced roles as a caterer and head of the Accounting Department for Simply Southern Catering.
Jennifer’s commitment to her family and community is a core part of her identity. She enjoys spending quality time with her family of four, including her daughter and son. She is married to Brian Ward, the CEO of DocRx, whom she met during their college years at LSU, where Brian played football.
Beyond her professional and family commitments, Jennifer is passionate about cooking, reading, and music. She is also deeply involved in volunteer work, particularly focused on children and supporting friends. Her dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture at DocRx ensures that employees feel valued and enjoy a “family atmosphere” at work.

Mitch Walker
National Sales Director

Mitch Walker
National Sales Director

Ashley Smith
President, Wholesale Pharmacy

Ashley Smith
President, Wholesale Pharmacy
Ashley Smith, a Mobile, Alabama native, graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management. During her college years, from 2006 to 2010, Ashley gained unique experience in the TV, film, and music industry, working on Hollywood-produced films and collaborating closely with Carrie Underwood and her band during their 2010 Play On Tour. This fast-paced, dynamic environment honed Ashley’s skills in time management, teamwork, and adaptability—skills that have served her well throughout her career.
In late 2010, Ashley transitioned into the medical field, following in the footsteps of her father, a successful figure in the pharmaceutical industry for over 30 years. Drawn to DocRx by CEO Brian Ward’s vision and emphasis on family values, Ashley has been with the company for over eight years, gaining experience in nearly every department. Her diverse background spans dispensing, toxicology, compounding, billing, sales, and wholesale pharmacy. Today, she oversees the injections department.
Ashley and her husband, Brian, met during college and married in 2012. They have two sons, Mason and Camden, both of whom are passionate about sports. Having grown up cheering on her three brothers in various sports, Ashley now enjoys watching her own boys follow in their uncles’ footsteps. In her spare time, Ashley loves traveling, shopping, attending concerts, playing the guitar, and spending time at the beach.

Brian Ward
Chief Executive Officer

Brian Ward
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Ward is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of DocRx, as well as a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Since founding DocRx in 2008, he has led the company to become one of the largest healthcare providers in the United States, serving thousands of physicians, practices, pharmacies, and hospitals nationwide.
Prior to establishing DocRx, Mr. Ward held significant roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including Regional Manager of Hospital Divisions at AstraZeneca and Innovex from 1997 to 2008. He earned a Marketing Degree from Louisiana State University in 1996, where he also played college football for the LSU Tigers.
With over two decades of experience, Brian has been instrumental in founding and developing more than seven healthcare companies. His extensive experience spans pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, practice management companies, clinics, and hospitals, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare landscape.
Mr. Ward is renowned for his ability to anticipate industry trends, identify underserved niches, and create leading companies. He collaborates with industry thought leaders and continues to play a pivotal role in transforming healthcare delivery. In 2010, Brian was honored as one of Mobile’s “Top 40 under 40” executives, recognizing his professional excellence, community service, and leadership.
Brian oversees various aspects of DocRx, including consulting, sales, marketing, alliances and channels, and support. He is also responsible for national business units that cater to specific markets and industries, such as dispensing, diagnostic testing, wholesale manufactured products, injections, compounds, supplies, pharmacy wholesaling, and hospital products.
In addition to his role at DocRx, Mr. Ward serves on the Board of Directors of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce. He is also an active member of the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, and the Mobile Alabama Touchdown Club, and has served on numerous youth football and baseball boards in the Mobile area.
Corporate Management

Cole Howard
Marketing Director

Cole Howard
Marketing Director
Hi there! My name is Cole Howard, and I am the Marketing Director at DocRx. My specialties include digital marketing, graphic design, website development, and workflow automation.

Kevin Jones
IT + Facilities Director

Kevin Jones
IT + Facilities Director
Kevin Jones is from Mobile, AL and now lives in Spanish Fort. After graduating from the university of South Alabama and getting married to his wife Sherry they moved to Houston, TX for 7.5 years as he pursued a career in retail management. He returned to the Mobile area to open a Computer technology business which he owned for ten years before joining the DocRx team. Kevin currently serves as Facilities Director for DocRx.
Kevin’s wife Sherry is a computer programmer and they have three children; Hunter, who is a junior at Samford University; Kevin Jr., who will be a freshman at Auburn University; and Carissa, who will be a junior at Spanish Fort High School.

Raven Junkins
Office Manager

Raven Junkins
Office Manager
Raven Junkins has been a member of the DocRx team since early 2013 when she was hired on for clerical and receptionist duties. After a short time, she began working in the Compounding Medications Department before transitioning to position of Accounting Clerk were she was for 4 years before getting promoted to Office Manager.
Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her husband Richard and her son Trace.
Accounting

Kourtlyn Esbensen
Staff Account

Kourtlyn Esbensen
Staff Account

Nina Spiers
Data Analyst

Nina Spiers
Data Analyst
• Born and raised in Atlanta GA
• Attended the Great Auburn University (War Eagle) and Georgia State University
• Majored in Marketing with a Minor in Sales
• I have been in the Physician Dispensing industry since March of 2010

Melinda Duncan
Staff Accountant

Melinda Duncan
Staff Accountant
Melinda was born and raised in Southwest Georgia. She spent ten years living in Charleston, South Carolina before moving to Mobile in May of 2020. Melinda has an Associates degree in Business Administration from Columbia Southern University and has worked in the accounting field for nearly 20 years performing various accounting tasks. She joined DocRx in June of 2020 and takes great pride in her accomplishments and work performed while looking forward to a bright future with the company.
Outside of work, Melinda enjoys exploring new places with her husband and children and relaxing.

Erika Hunt
Staff Accountant

Erika Hunt
Staff Accountant
Erika was born in Jackson, AL. but moved to Fairhope, AL. in 1979 due to Hurricane Frederick. In 2006, she relocated to Mobile, AL. where she currently resides. She has two beautiful daughters, Kaye and Elysecia, as well as an amazing granddaughter, Zoe Lynn.
Erika joined DocRx in April of 2022. She holds a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management. Erika has years of accounting experience in many different industries, including banking, disaster relief, HVAC, and at a local food bank.
Erika is a woman of integrity. Her core value is treating others as she wants to be treated and she believes that kindness goes a long way. She is very passionate about helping those around her succeed. Erika lives by the motto “right is right and wrong is wrong”, therefore she stays clear of the gray areas.
We are proud to have her apart of our team!

ZuZu Sullivan
Staff Accountant

ZuZu Sullivan
Staff Accountant
Zuzu graduated in 1985 from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. After graduation, she spent five years working in banking. Zuzu returned to school to obtain a Master of Arts in Teaching from Spring Hill College, which led to twenty-six years teaching second and third grades in the Mobile County Public Schools. For the past three years, Zuzu has worked in the accounting department at DocRx.
Sales & Support

David Tutt
Territory Manager

David Tutt
Territory Manager
David Tutt is the Colorado Territory Manager for DocRx. David joined the DocRx team in May of 2019. He graduated from the University of Alabama in December of 2016, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Consumer Sciences. David is continuing studies to receive an MBA with a concentration in marketing from Louisiana State University. Prior to joining DocRx, he worked for Vail Resorts as a Ski Instructor in the Golden Peak Children’s Ski and Snowboard School.

Rose Bridge
Territory Manager

Rose Bridge
Territory Manager
I am a lifelong resident of Nebraska living in Omaha. I proudly attended the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor degree in Medical Technology and a minor in Biology. I have worked in this industry since 2002 with many cherished business relationships and friendships across the country.
My husband, Tom, has established himself as an expert in computer and network security and consulting. Our daughter, MacKenzie, lives in Chicago, where she graduated from college and made it her home. Our son, Tommy, lives by Boulder, Colorado. He has a wonderful life in the great outdoors and works in sales in the micro-brewery industry.
The best things in life are my kids, friends, family, and living every moment to the fullest. I love pretty much all sports, spending time with friends and family, traveling, and never say never.

Trisha Johnston
Territory Manager

Trisha Johnston
Territory Manager
Trisha Johnston moved to the eastern shore of Baldwin County in 2007 after living in Montgomery, AL for 11 years. Trisha, originally from the Midwest, grew up in the state of Iowa. She married her husband Tyler-from Montgomery, AL – whom she met in their first year of college – at Waldorf – in Forest City, Iowa. After graduating from Minnesota State University, Trisha and Tyler moved back to Montgomery to start their family.
Trisha worked most of her early career in pharmaceutical sales. She started in Montgomery, AL working for PDI, Inc., TAP Pharmaceuticals and then Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Working for multiple organizations allowed her to sell over 10 various branded medications within the markets of; respiratory, antibiotic, pain, CNS and GI.
In 2013, Trisha joined the DocRx team in the Mobile, AL office. Trisha was given an opportunity to take her 15 years of corporate pharmaceutical expertise and expand her background into the various medical services at DocRx. Her “Client First” mentality has been an asset to the DocRx team and her clients she serves. Trisha’s ability to understand the business of practicing medicine and the balance of patient care makes her a valuable partner in the world of healthcare management and services.
Trisha covers the Gulf Coast, including the areas of Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. Trisha is passionate about her position with DocRx and believes in the value of working for a company that is large – but, expects quality customer care for all DocRx clients that most often times is seen only with smaller companies.
“We truly value our customers and welcome our customers as family “Under One Roof” that is DocRx.”
When not helping physicians find solutions to improve the care of their patients, she enjoys spending time with her family, which includes a lot of sporting events. She and her husband Tyler, an agent for Alfa Insurance in Robertsdale, have three “very” active boys. Tyler, III, a three-time state champion quarterback and Thomas, a three-time state champion linebacker are attending UAB in Birmingham where they will be playing football together for the 2017 Blazers. Tate, the youngest of the Johnston boys, is still in elementary school but just as active. He will be running the fields and gyms in Spanish Fort playing football, baseball and basketball for years to come! GO TOROS and GO BLAZERS!

Morgan Edenfield
Account Manager

Morgan Edenfield
Account Manager
Originally from Fairhope Alabama, Morgan recently moved to Mobile from Troy Alabama after her husband accepted a position with South Alabama’s Football team (GO JAGS!). Morgan is excited to join the DocRX team as a quoting specialist.
Morgan is happy to be back on the Gulf Coast after living in Troy since 2008. A few of her favorite past times include: deep sea fishing, relaxing on the beach, spending time with family, and exploring all the city of Mobile has to offer! Morgan and her husband are proud parents of two handsome dogs, Louie and Brink.

Kristin McCarron
Account Manager

Kristin McCarron
Account Manager
Kristin McCarron was born and raised in Mobile, AL. She is a graduate of the University of South Alabama where she received a BA in Business. Kristin was also a proud Jaguar Cheerleader! GO JAGS!!
She began her early career path as a paralegal prior to joining the DocRx team.
Kristin joined the DocRx team in 2013, where her main responsibilities center around the needs of our clients. She, along with the Account Management Team, are the second line of defense and our most valuable players when it comes to client satisfaction. Kristin’s enthusiasm and client focus makes her an incredible asset to our account management team.
Kristin enjoys spending time at the beach, especially on Dauphin Island. She has one daughter, two step-sons and is a grandmother to two grandsons, Tripp and Cash. Her husband Tony is a firefighter for the City of Mobile and is the father of the 3-time National Championship quarterback, AJ McCarron. ROLL TIDE!!

Pam Clardy
Account Manager

Pam Clardy
Account Manager

Nick Branigan
National Sales Development

Nick Branigan
National Sales Development

Jennifer Trossevin
Territory Manager

Jennifer Trossevin
Territory Manager
Jennifer joined the DocRx team in 2013, bringing more than 15 years of successful experience in sales,
Marketing and recruiting. She specialized in the medical, diagnostic laboratory testing and in office dispensing arenas.
Before joining DocRx, Jennifer worked in sales for the point of care dispensing division at McKesson/PSS Corporation covering the Georgia, TN and SC markets. She interfaced daily with CEOs, Physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide cutting edge products and services in this ever changing and demanding healthcare environment.
Prior to working for PSS, Jennifer spent 7 years with Quest Diagnostics. While at Quest, she was a senior sales consultant in diagnostic laboratory testing, where she consistently received top leadership and sales awards.
Jennifer grew up in Mississippi and is a 1991 graduate of the University of Mississippi, receiving a B. A. in Business/ Finance.
In 1996 Jennifer moved to Georgia and currently resides in Atlanta with her husband, Neil Trossevin, a Physician Assistant in Urology. They are proud parents to son Wade, age 4.
Favorite part of the job for Jennifer: “Interfacing with my customers face to face and providing programs and products that lead to incredible outcomes for their practices.”
Favorite quote: “From what we get we can make a living: what we GIVE; however, makes a life.” Arthur Ashe
Wholesale Pharmacy

Patrick Krieger
Sales Support

Patrick Krieger
Sales Support
Pam is a recent Tennessee resident after spending most of her life in Michigan. She began her career in Physician Dispensing in 2001 while living in Southern California and has been in the industry ever since.
Pam loves spending time with her daughter, Grace, who recently graduated from college and moved to Tennessee to work with kids with Autism and Cognitive Disabilities. She cherishes family and friends, being outdoors, visiting new places, and a nice bouquet of fresh cut flowers.

Michelle Nall
Sales Support

Michelle Nall
Sales Support
After graduating from the University of South Alabama with a Bachelor of Art, Michelle started her professional career in the retail world. Here, she found her love for customer service, the beauty of networking, and the ability to coach and mentor co-workers. Following a 12-year career in retail management, Michelle joined the DocRx family in 2019. At DocRx, Michelle utilizes her customer service skills to build relationships. Michelle is loving her time on the Wholesale Pharmacy team! In addition to enjoying her time at DocRx, Michelle is a proud mom to a fur-baby, a westie, named “Skippy”. In her spare time, Michelle loves exploring all the beauty the Gulf Coast has to offer, from city festivals, art shows, comedies, to concerts and weekend beach trips.