Scott Pace, Pharm.D., J.D. joins NCPA Leadership Ranks; Kristen Riddle, Pharm.D. Installed as NCPA President-Elect

The Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA) is excited to announce that two Arkansans and former APA leaders were installed into the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) leadership during its 2024 Annual Convention in Columbus, Ohio. Scott Pace, Pharm.D., J.D., has been installed as the newest NCPA Vice President, and Kristen Riddle, Pharm.D., has been inducted as NCPA’s incoming President-Elect.

Scott is the owner of Kavanaugh Pharmacy, a business he operates alongside his wife, Anne. He is also a partner at Impact Management Group, specializing in government affairs and public relations. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and CEO of APA, where he championed key legislation for pharmacists, including scope of practice laws and regulations for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Arkansas.

Kristen is a pharmacist. She and her husband, Jeremy Riddle, Pharm.D., are the co-owners of American Home Pharmacy in Clinton, Arkansas. Kristen is a former President of APA, a national leader in compounding pharmacy, and the immediate past Chair of NCPA.

“Arkansas has a strong legacy of community pharmacy leaders,” said John Vinson, Pharm.D., Executive Vice President and CEO of APA. “We are lucky to have Kristen and Scott in Arkansas. NCPA is in good hands with these two at the helm.”

Congratulations to Scott and Kristen on this well-deserved achievement! For more information about current NCPA officers, visit the NCPA News Release.