Nashville  — The Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA), the only professional association representing pharmacists in all practice areas across the state, today announced Jeff Lewis, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, as the organization’s 2023-2024 president.

Dr. Lewis, a native of Christiana, Tenn., currently serves as the assistant director of outpatient clinical pharmacy at The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. In his role, he supports clinical pharmacist advancement, expansion and education. He also serves as the program director for the Ambulatory Care residency.

Dr. Lewis is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), having completed a Primary Care Specialty Residency with UTHSC in 2010. He served as director of clinical pharmacy at Holston Medical Group in Kingsport, Tenn., where he worked directly with patients and physicians to prevent and treat chronic diseases until 2021.

“Dr. Lewis is a tremendous asset to our pharmacy program,” said Kim Mason, PharmD, Vice President of Pharmacy and Research at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. “He has a clear passion for improving the health of patients while innovating ambulatory care models and advancing pharmacist practice.”

Dr. Lewis has held multiple positions within the Tennessee Pharmacists Association, including a chairperson on the Tennessee Society of Pharmacists and Collaborative Practice Committee.

“With his dedication to pharmacy advancement and long history with TPA and other professional involvement, I am excited about what Jeff will accomplish in this new role,” said Anthony Pudlo, TPA’s CEO. “I am confident that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across Tennessee will deeply benefit from his expertise and leadership as our organization continues to grow.”

As TPA president, Lewis will help to provide a connection between leadership, members and practice societies. He’ll also lead the TPA Board of Directors to achieve the organization’s strategic plan as it works to provide pharmacists and other members with the tools to improve pharmacy practices that serve Tennessee communities.

“I am honored to accept this role as I seek to help the Tennessee Pharmacists Association advance its mission to represent our profession across the state,” Lewis said. “The power of the TPA to affect the lives and careers of pharmacists cannot be understated, and I am humbled to play a role in its efforts.”