HR Notices From July 12

Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Hires Vice President of Operations: Swartz Creek-based Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy announced that Robert Fleckenstein has joined the company's executive team. Fleckenstein will serve as the company's vice president of operations overseeing the day-to-day operations of Diplomat's national distribution center, patient service operations, call center, oncology department and other patient facing services at Diplomat's corporate headquarters, which is about to move to a former General Motors building in Flint. Because of Fleckenstein's prior work experience in management and pharmacy operations, he will be actively involved in the layout and development of Diplomat's new corporate headquarters, employee training, compliance and other executive management functions. Fleckenstein will report to Jeff Rowe, senior vice president of operations. Prior to joining Diplomat, Fleckenstein served as vice president of pharmacy operations at Allion Healthcare Inc.; regional manager for oncology pharmaceutical services at US Oncology; vice president of pharmacy operations at CVS ProCare Mail Service; and director of pharmacy and customer service at Stadtlander Drug Co. Fleckenstein holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, Katz School of Business and a bachelor of science degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He is a member of the American Society of Hospital Personnel and the Professional Convention Management Association. Michigan-based Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, founded in 1975, is the nation's largest privately held specialty pharmacy and focuses on complete medication management programs for patients with serious and chronic conditions. It has locations in Michigan in Flint, Swartz Creek and Grand Rapids, with other offices in Cleveland, Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Los Angeles. More at www.diplomatpharmacy.com.