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The school of pharmacy is led by a dean reporting directly to the academic vice president. Academic departments within the school include the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Pharmacy Practice, both led by department chairs. The Student and Professional Services Department is led by the associate dean.
Because of the key role they play in shaping the lives of their students, faculty members constitute one of the most critical elements of a school. Consequently, Cedarville University maintains high standards for those it hires to teach its students. These qualifications include outstanding professional and academic credentials, a vibrant relationship with Christ, a full commitment to our mission and theological position, and a mentoring approach to teaching.
By the time the program reaches maturity in its eleventh year, the school will include approximately forty faculty and staff. To learn about our current faculty needs, visit the university's faculty openings page.
Pharmacy Practice Faculty

Jeffrey A. Bates, Pharm.D., BS Pharm, FMPA
Dean, Associate Professor of Pharmacy PracticeContact
- HSC 238 B
- 937-766-3016

Aleda Chen, R.Ph., Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Associate Professor of Pharmacy PracticeContact
- HSC 251
- 937-766-7454

Brenda Pahl, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Assistant Dean of Student Services and Admissions, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy PracticeContact
- HSC 245
- 937-766-7451

Justin Cole, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Chair and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Director, Center for Pharmacy InnovationContact
- HSC 241 A
- 937-766-4975




Juanita Draime, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy PracticeContact
- HSC 237
- 937-766-7475


Thad Franz, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Vice Chair of Experiential Programs and Associate Professor of Pharmacy PracticeContact
- HSC 246
- 937-766-4985

McKenzie Grinalds, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy PracticeContact
- HSC 236
- 937-766-7771

Alex Hintz, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy PracticeContact
- HSC 234
- 937-766-4853

Jeff Huston, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmacy PracticeContact
- HSC 116
- 937-766-7486

Zach Jenkins, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmacy PracticeContact
- HSC 233
- 937-766-3057

Emily Laswell, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmacy PracticeContact
- HSC 231
- 937-766-7459

David Peters, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy PracticeContact
- HSC 230
- 937-766-7450


Nate Smith, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy PracticeContact
- HSC 240
- 937-766-3733

Andrew Straw, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy PracticeContact
- HSC 250
- 937-766-7498

Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty

Samson Amos, R.Ph., Ph.D.
Chair, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical ScienceContact
- HSC 241 B
- 937-766-7401

Melissa Beck, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical SciencesContact
- HSC 119
- 937-766-7402

Elisha Injeti, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical SciencesContact
- HSC 121
- 937-766-3018

Denise Jean-Louis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical SciencesContact
- HSC 118
- 937-766-7489

Rocco Rotello, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical SciencesContact
- HSC 117
- 937-766-7478

Tim Veenstra, Ph.D.
Contact
Staff



Dave Ormsbee, M.B.A.
Associate Director for Graduate RecruitmentContact
- HSC 253 D
- 937-766-7781




