Mid-South AMCP
Mission
The Mid-South Affiliate of AMCP seeks to serve the AMCP members in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi by promoting the principles of managed care pharmacy, providing networking and education opportunities, and advocating for the profession of managed care pharmacy.
Leadership
President: Lindsay Brent, PharmD
President-Elect: Blake Thomas, PharmD
Immediate Past President: Sonya King, PharmD
Secretary: Jim Musick, BA
Treasurers: Eric McKinley, PharmD; McKenzie Rice, PharmD
Advocacy Committee: Thomas Walters, MBA, MS, PharmD (Chair); Monte McCrary; Drew Raley; Sean Ragsdale
Education Committee: Kyle Herndon, PharmD (Co-Chair); Julie Young (Co-Chair); Ashley Ellis, MBA, PharmD; Ali Rajpari, PharmD
Leadership Development Committee: Marcus Brown, PharmD; Rusty Hailey, DPh, FAMCP, MBA, PharmD; Antrice Kay, MS
Student Affairs: Jared Vanderbleek, PharmD, MPH, BCPS (Chair); Breyanne Bannister
Fundraising Committee: David Black, PharmD (Chair); Joan Shutte (Chair); Nancy Petit, MBA; Jon Siler
Member Dues
There are no additional dues to be a Mid-South AMCP member, however, you must be a current AMCP member for affiliate membership.
Events & Activities
ATTENTION STUDENTS: APPLY FOR THESE LEO AND GILEAD STUDENT PROGRAMS
Mid-South AMCP, in partnership with Gilead and LEO Pharma, is accepting applications for Student Pharmacy Programs for AMCP student members. These programs offer students an inside look at a pharmaceutical manufacturer's day-to-day operations. The visitation is onsite at the manufacturer's facility, and the pharmaceutical manufacturer provides air travel, meals, and overnight accommodations.
Student Pharmacy Program Opportunities
• Gilead Student Pharmacy Program – Foster City, CA (September 9-10, 2025)
o Available to two (2) pharmacy students from each respective AMCP Affiliate
• LEO Pharma Student Shadowing Day – Madison, NJ (September 17-18, 2025)
o Available to one (1) pharmacy student from each respective AMCP Affiliate
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Student Pharmacy Program(s), you must:
• Be a P2 – P4 PharmD student at the time of the program (i.e., have not graduated as of August 2025)
• Be enrolled at one of the accredited Colleges of Pharmacy within the AMCP Affiliate region
• Be a current member of AMCP
• Have completed the application form.
IMPORTANT:
To be considered, students must submit their application to the AMCP affiliate that covers their region. The deadline is May 27, 2025.
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Contact
For more information, contact us at midsouth@amcp.org.
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Founding-Charter Members
Lindsay Brent, PharmD; Marcus Brown, PharmD; Elizabeth Cherry, PharmD; Antrice Kay, BBA; Sonya King, PharmD; Monte McCrary, BBA; Andrew Mullings-Lewis, PharmD; McKenzie Paduch, PharmD; Emily Ragland, PharmD; Ali Rajpari, PharmD; Shea Terry, PharmD; Blake Thomas, PharmD; Paula Thornton, PharmD
