NASHVILLE | Brent Dunlap, of Oneida, was inaugurated as the next president of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association during the association’s summer meeting in Florence, Ala., earlier this month.
As president, Dunlap will help lead TPA’s efforts to advance the profession of pharmacy, advocate for patient access to pharmacy services, and support pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians throughout Tennessee. His installation marks the beginning of a next chapter of Board leadership for the Association as it continues its mission to promote safe and effective medication use and improve health outcomes across the state.
Dunlap has long been recognized for his commitment to the pharmacy profession and to serving patients and communities throughout Tennessee. During his term, he will work closely with TPA members, volunteer leaders, and staff to address opportunities and challenges facing the profession while advancing initiatives that strengthen pharmacy’s role in healthcare.
“Brent is a respected leader whose passion for pharmacy and dedication to patient care make him exceptionally well suited to serve as TPA president,” said Anthony Pudlo, CEO of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association. “We look forward to working alongside him as we continue advocating for the profession and expanding the impact pharmacists have on the health of Tennesseans.”
In accepting the office, Dunlap expressed his appreciation for the trust placed in him by the membership and his commitment to serving the profession during a pivotal time for healthcare and pharmacy practice. The installation ceremony was held as part of the TPA Summer Meeting, which brings together pharmacy professionals and industry partners for education, networking, and leadership development.
In his installation address, Dunlap acknowledged his father, the late Bill Dunlap.
“When the opportunity to seek this office first came up, I wasn’t sure if I was ready,” Dunlap said. “Dad looked at me and simply said, ‘You need to do it.'”
Bill Dunlap, who owned Plateau DrugCenter and worked alongside his sons in the profession, died in January at age 76. He was also a member of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association.
