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Kenny Walkup, R.Ph.
Kenny owns and operates Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy. An Ohio native and 1992 graduate of the Ohio Northern University School of Pharmacy, Kenny has also received extensive training in compounding pharmacy through the Professional Compounding Centers of America, Inc.
Kenny takes an active leadership role in his community and profession. He has been deeply involved with the South Lyon Community Support Team which provides assistance to families of children experiencing life-threatening medical challenges. He has been an officer for the national pharmacy fraternity, task force member for state-wide regulation of compounding pharmacies, and speaker for national compounding seminars.
Kenny is a preceptor for the University of Michigan and Ohio Northern University Schools of Pharmacy. With this responsibility he provides a pharmacy internship to students and oversees their training and development. He is also a guest lecturer at both universities. Kenny was voted Preceptor of the Year in 2003 by the University of Michigan.
Kenny, his wife Michelle (also a Registered Pharmacist), and daughter Jordyn are deeply committed to their faith and faith community. Each are active in various programs and ministries of their church, often in leadership roles.
With all of this, Kenny still finds time for hobbies. He loves to fish, bike and root for his favorite football teams. He particularly enjoys having a daughter with a passion for fishing!
Nicole Blades, CPhT
Nicole has worked in pharmacy since 1989, receiving her Associates Degree and Certified Pharmacy Technician certification from Washtenaw Community College in 1993. Nicole has advanced training in sterile products and worked for six years at a company that makes sterile IV products for hospitals and home health care. During that time she was the Quality Assurance administrator for those products.
Nicole joined Specialty Medicine in 2001 as our Sterile Products Technician. Her work ethic, background in retail pharmacy, and knowledge of sterile product guidelines make her a wonderful asset to our practice.
Nicole and husband, Jay, enjoy trying to keep up with their young daughter Megan. Nicole's favorite hobbies are completing "hard" jigsaw puzzles and cooking. We particularly enjoy when she brings new dessert recipes to work!
Diane Tuite, Pharmacy Technician
Diane joined Kenny's staff in 2001 after 15 years as a pharmacy technician in a nearby retail pharmacy. Her primary responsibilities include receiving prescription and refill requests, processing them through the computer, and waiting on patients picking up prescriptions.
Diane's calm nature and pleasant personality are real assets in a business that can be quite hectic at times. And her extensive retail background allows her to converse easily with physicians and their staffs.
Diane enjoys gardening and cooking. She and husband, Bob, have five adult daughters. They were blessed with three grandchildren in 2005 and are just beginning to enjoy this privilege!
Kathy Smith, Office Manager
Kathy joined Kenny's staff when he opened his original pharmacy in 1999. She has an extensive background in administration and bookkeeping. Kathy works part-time doing all of the office and bookkeeping tasks that Kenny hates to do!
Kathy and her husband, Dave, met at Central Michigan University where they earned undergraduate degrees. They have three married daughters, the oldest being Kenny's wife, Michelle. Kathy enjoys reading, beading in the Native American style, and spoiling her grandkids!
TBD, Clinical Pharmacy Student
We are pleased to be a clinical site for the University of Michigan and Ohio Northern University Schools of Pharmacy. Throughout the school year a student spends one month with us as part of their practical training rotations. During the rotation the student learns about pharmacy compounding and completes a specific project under Kenny's direction. This is a rewarding experience for us and them!