Board & Staff

Our board represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for our organization and those we serve. Our members work hard to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization and oversee the funds raised are directly affecting those in need.

  • Edward M. DeSimone, R.Ph., Ph.D., FAPhA
    Edward M. DeSimone, R.Ph., Ph.D., FAPhA

    President and Chairman of the Board
    Professor of Pharmacy Sciences
    Creighton University
    School of Pharmacy and Health Professions

  • Don Hoes, CPSWS
    Don Hoes, CPSWS

    Vice President
    Vice Chair of the Board
    Community Representative – Nebraska/Iowa
    KEYSTONE Treatment & Outreach Center

  • Kathy Jacobitz, MHA, RN, BSN, CSPI
    Kathy Jacobitz, MHA, RN, BSN, CSPI

    Treasurer
    Managing Director
    Nebraska Regional Poison Control Center

  • Stephanie Schroeder
    Stephanie Schroeder

    Secretary
    REALTOR® Better Home and Gardens
    -The Good Life Group
    Representing parents who have lost a child to a prescription drug overdose.

  • Deputy Chief Ken Kanger
    Deputy Chief Ken Kanger

    Omaha Police Department
    Criminal Investigations Bureau
    402-444-5688
    FBI NA 262
    Twitter @OPDDCKanger

    Sam Foltz's motto: Dream Big, Work Hard, Stay Humble

  • Mary Higgins, M.S.
    Mary Higgins, M.S.

    President of Marian High School

  • Judy Borchers, Esq.
    Judy Borchers, Esq.
  • Carey Pomykata
    Carey Pomykata

    Executive Director/Co-Founder
    Coalition Rx/Dillon's House

  • Ann Polich, MD
    Ann Polich, MD

    Vice President Quality/Performance Improvement
    Methodist Health System

  • Captain Wayne Hudson
    Captain Wayne Hudson

    Douglas County Sheriff Department

  • Kimberley Haynes-Henson, MD

    Consultant to the Board of Directors

Coalition RX Office Staff

  • Jori Jones
    Jori Jones

    Administrative Assistant

  • Tammie Dickens
    Tammie Dickens

    Media Specialist