GERALD LETENDRE, RPH, MBA, CHT
Gerald Letendre, RPh, MBA, CHt, purchased Kinnard’s Pharmacy January 2007. Pharmacist Letendre began his pharmacy career in Salem, New Hampshire in 1973 where he operated two successful pharmacies for over 47 years.
Gerry and his wife Elaine fell in love with Sarasota and relocated here in 2002. They have 4 children and five grandchildren.
Pharmacist Letendre has been actively involved in his profession serving as President of the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy and Treasurer of the New Hampshire Pharmacist Association. He served as Treasurer of the Sarasota Society of Health-Care Pharmacists as well as preceptor for the University Of Florida College Of Pharmacy, LECOM School of Pharmacy. He is a member of Professional Compounding Centers of America, the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists, and Florida Pharmacy Association. He is also a Certified Consulting Hypnotist, NLP Practitioner and Life Coach.
KIM MCCOOL, RPH
Kim has been a registered pharmacist since 1989. She is a graduate of University of Florida and has resided in Sarasota since 1999. Kim has worked in the many areas of pharmacy, including community, hospital, compounding and long-term care.
Kim's skills with compounding include expert calculation and adhering to all compounding regulations. As a staff member of Sarasota Compounding Pharmacy, Kim has the knowledge and resources to assist with patient prescription, counseling and follow up care.
Kim lives with her husband, Michael, and two teenage sons. Hobbies include boating, traveling, and being involved with the community. Kim brings a positive attitude to our pharmacy and with her experience is a true advocate for our patients.
KAY WIGHTMAN, RPT, CPHT
Kay is a registered pharmacy technician through the Florida Board of Pharmacy and received certification as a pharmacy technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) in 1989. Kay has been named Pharmacy Technician of the Month twice by the Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA).
Born in Ohio, Kay moved to Venice in 1968. Hobbies include gardening and sewing. Interests include spending time with family, camping, traveling, fishing, outdoor activities - especially in the North Carolina Mountains.
ROBYN DIDELOT, CHHC, CBCC
Robyn is certified as a Holistic Health & Life Coach and a Business Coach-Consultant. She is passionate about both sales & marketing and health & wellness. When compounding helped her with her own health, Sarasota Compounding Pharmacy was the perfect fit alongside her Coaching & Consulting business. She enjoys working out, being in nature, anything on the water and helping others on their journey.
Kirstin Read, RPh
Kristen earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of North Carolina. She graduated Magna Cum Laude earning a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from North Carolina State University on a John T. Caldwell Merit Scholarship. She matriculated in Chemical Engineering, transferring to Chemistry upon deciding to enter Pharmacy School. Kristen is a Registered Pharmacist, certified to administer immunizations and in BLS, licensed in the states of Florida and North Carolina. She has 26 years of experience in the hospital, retail/compounding, and long-term care sectors. Committed to giving back to her profession and community, Kristin's served as an instructional preceptor for pharmacy school student interns. She actively volunteers with Sarasota County Schools and her church and formerly volunteered with the Salvation Army and Junior League. She and her husband Greg have adopted several rescue dogs from the Humane Society and Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue. Much of her free time is spent on the golf course caddying for her son Grant who is a competitive junior golfer.