Alumni Updates
University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy alumni are leading dynamic lives, gaining recognition, getting new jobs, or investing in their personal lives through family, friends, and hobbies. Stay in touch with your fellow UW–Madison School of Pharmacy alumni across the country by checking (and sharing) Class Notes in each DiscoveRx digital magazine issue.
- See our previous edition of Class Notes from the Summer 2025 issue.
- Submit your class note for the Winter 2025 issue.
New Jobs/Positions
Elizabeth Brewster (PharmD ’24) has accepted a position as a clinical program advisor with Express Scripts, following the completion of her PGY-1 residency at Employers Health.
Accomplishments and Awards
Daniel Ricci (MS ’18) is being honored with the 2025 IPPE Preceptor Excellence Award by the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy.
Mike Raschka (PharmD ’12) has been named 2025 Young Alum of the Year by the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy’s Pharmacy Alumni Association.
Sharon Faust (BS ’07, PharmD ’11) has been honored with a 2025 PBMI Innovators Award from Managed Healthcare magazine.
Nick Zetes (PharmD ’10) is being honored with a 2025 Sustained Excellence Precepting Award from the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy.
Jenny Tempelis (PharmD ’03) has been selected as president of the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy’s Pharmacy Alumni Association.
Heidi Mansour (BS ’96, PhD ’03) has been recognized as one of eight 2025 fellows of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) in celebration of her professional excellence, sustained positive impact on global health, and outstanding scientific accomplishments.
Terry Maves (BS ’69) has been named 2025 Alum of the Year by the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy’s Pharmacy Alumni Association.
Personal Updates and Check-Ins
Kate Gainer (PharmD ’04): “After serving as CEO of the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) since 2012, I stepped down from that leadership position in June 2025. This transition timeline took approximately eight months, and the succession plan went smoothly for IPA.
During my 14 years as IPA’s CEO, IPA passed monumental legislation including a modernized pharmacy practice act with the standard of care regulatory framework and full practice authority; meaningful PBM reform with a reimbursement floor for pharmacies; as well as growth in membership, continued collaboration with key stakeholders, and strengthened financials.
In stepping down from this position, I am not immediately starting a new role. With intention, I am taking a professional pause.
IPA shares a deep history and collaboration with colleagues from Wisconsin, including the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin and UW–Madison.
My education at UW has been a pillar in my professional development. I moved to Iowa with the intention of moving back to Wisconsin after 12 months to complete a PGY1 residency. Here I am 21 years later, and I’m grateful for all of it!
Also, I’m typing this update from St. Germain, Wisconsin, where we spend our summers.”
Elliott Sogol (BS ’79, MS ’81, PhD ’84): “I had the opportunity to teach a one-week immersion course in Belfast, Ireland. The course was on conflict resolution and the impact on healthcare. We met with various leaders in the area, from nonprofits to political associations to government officials.”
Cynthia Marienthal (PharmD ’79) has published her fifth novel, An Imperfect Stranger, under the pseudonym Daphne Walter, about a young American woman who gets lost in the wilds of New Zealand.
Rich Stewart (BS ’73): “Retired pharmacist for 10 years. Finally shot my age in golf for 18 holes.”
In Memoriam
Andrew Martinez (BS ’81) passed away in July 2025.
Richard Rosin (BS ’75) passed away in June 2025.
Norman Campbell (BS ’72) passed away in September 2025.
Kenneth Kitelinger (BS ’66) passed away in July 2025.
John Langford (BS ’62) passed away in September 2025.
Jack Anderson (BS ’61) passed away in September 2025.
Chuck Corson (BS ’55) passed away in July 2025.
