The Dean’s Leadership Council plays a pivotal role in guiding the Harrison College of Pharmacy, ensuring that programs of excellence in pharmaceutical education are both sustained and advanced.
Formerly called the Dean’s Advisory Council, the group was re-named once Dean Leigh Ann Ross joined the college, emphasizing HCOP’s long history of developing leaders and the critical role it has as the college moves forward.
The Council was active in the past year, advising and contributing to the process of developing HCOP’s strategic plan. With the plan now complete, it will actively review the implementation of the college’s strategic plan.
Comprised of Auburn alumni and friends, the council collaborates to support and drive the vision and objectives of the Harrison College of Pharmacy. Council members convene semi-annually to provide valuable advice and insight, dedicated to the college’s mission and operations.
As active and valued members of the pharmacy community, council members demonstrate an unwavering commitment to elevating the college to new heights of excellence.
They are instrumental in shaping innovative curricula, advancing life-changing research, and leading impactful health outreach programs. Additionally, they play a key role in securing private support to further the college’s mission of improving global health outcomes.

Dr. Garrett Aikens
Chief of Pharmacy
Chuck Beams
Chief Pharmacy Officer
Nancy Bishop
State Pharmacy Director
Dr. Bob Cisneros
Associate Professor Emeritus
Darrell Craven
Director, National Accounts
Joe Dalton
Independent Pharmacy Owner
Dr. Chris Eickholt
Senior District Sales Manager
Darden Heritage
President and Owner
Dr. Michael Hogue
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Amanda Krumnow
Vice President and Head of Scientific Affairs at Applied Therapeutics, Inc.
Baron Lowe
Vice President of Market Access
Dr. Carl L. McMillian
Vice President, Drug Disposition
Dr. Joel Owen
Distinguished Scientist
Dr. Jennifer Peterson
Chief Pharmacy Officer
Dr. David Serota
President and Owner
Dr. Jerry Smith
Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice
Dr. Dell Walker
Retired, Executive Director
Dr. Takova Wallace-Gay
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Gary Walton
Chief Executive Officer
Jeannine Weeks
Pharmacist
Dr. Ross Woods
Clinical Pharmacist
Bettina Wright
Assistant Director, Clinical Operations PGP