January 2025- HomeTown Pharmacy’s Founder and CEO Frederick Grice has appointed Dianne Malburg as the Company’s new President. Malburg was chosen for the position after a year-long transition where Grice served a dual role as CEO and President.

Malburg is a senior healthcare executive with more than 30 years of experience in the pharmacy industry. She joined HomeTown Pharmacy in 2021 and most recently held the position of Senior Vice President.

Prior to joining HomeTown, she served as the Chief Operations Officer for the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA), a non-profit organization and its for-profit subsidiary Pharmacy Services Incorporated. She has practiced as a health-system pharmacist for nearly 10 years as well as owning an independent pharmacy in the Lansing area for an additional 10 years. Malburg is an influential leader with a proven history of excellence across non-profit and for-profit sectors.

Fred Grice, HomeTown Pharmacy CEO and founder said, “Dianne’s leadership at HomeTown Pharmacy is defined by her passion for mentorship and innovation. She is committed to guiding the next generation of pharmacists and healthcare professionals, ensuring that HomeTown Pharmacy remains not only a trusted healthcare partner but also a driving force in the industry’s future.”

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On her appointment, Malburg commented, “It’s an honor to be serving as HomeTown’s President. I’ve admired the Company and the achievements of the Grice family throughout my career. HomeTown represents everything good in a local, community pharmacy, yet has the benefits and innovation of a larger chain organization. They represent the values I was raised with and it’s a perfect fit for this stage of my career. I can’t wait to see where this Company grows next, and I have a team of experienced professionals to work with. It may sound corny, but who could ask for more?”

Jason Hendges, who has been with HomeTown for nearly 17 years has been promoted to the position of Director of Pharmacy. Malburg shared, “I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with someone as talented as Gary to grow the business. It’s also rewarding to see someone like Jason grow into the role of Pharmacy Director. His commitment to customer service is exceptional!”