President / CEO - Rick Nielsen

As Lifeline’s President / CEO, Rick is primarily responsible for leading the development of the organization’s long- and short-term strategies. He manages the overall operations, sales team, marketing teams and makes major decisions affecting the organization. He negotiates or approves agreements and contracts for the organization. Rick has been an executive in the pharmaceutical distribution industry since 1999 and founded Lifeline Pharmaceuticals in 2006.

Vice President - Veronica Nielsen

As Lifeline’s Vice President, Veronica helps design the company’s overall mission, values, and strategic goals. She leads, guides and evaluates the work of other employees, such as senior directors and managers, and ensures a healthy working environment. Veronica contributes to sales innovations, strategic business development, and the profitability of the company while managing the daily purchasing department and vendor relationship ensuring the company’s continual growth. Veronica has been an executive in the pharmaceutical distribution industry since 2001 and co-founded Lifeline Pharmaceuticals in 2006.

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Anthony Pimpinelli, CPA

As Lifeline’s CFO, Anthony is responsible for the overall accounting function of Lifeline Pharmaceuticals, LLC. and it affiliates.  Including entering proper accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP, overseeing the accounting functions of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Assisting the CEO with accounting, financial and cash flow decisions. The CFO also performs the duties of the Property and General Liability Insurance, Workers Comp and Healthcare Benefits administrator. Anthony Pimpinelli, Certified Public Accountant for over 25 years in a variety of industries. The last 15 years assisting Lifeline Pharmaceuticals, LLC.

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Controlled Substance and Diversion Manager (CSDM) Richard Mitchell

As Lifeline’s CSDM, Richard is responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of controlled substance distribution, including but not limited to purchases, sales, storage, and record keeping ensuring compliance with all applicable Lifeline Pharmaceuticals, LLC policies and procedures.  This includes developing training programs for sales and operational personnel; improving on existing policies and procedures; acting as liaison with the DEA and other regulatory agencies as necessary; recommending and implementing technology and software to assist in controlled substance compliance and reporting needs. Retired U.S. Military Officer with more than three decades of expertise in: compliance, logistical operations, material procurement and management, transportation, contract administration, and human resources.

Chief Information Officer (CIO) - Bill Dedek

As Lifeline’s CIO, Bill is responsible for overseeing the company’s IT needs, which includes managing and implementing technology to support the organization’s goals. Bill oversees IT staff to develop and implement department goals while staying abreast of emerging technologies that can improve IT department performance and increase company profits. This means managing IT personnel, creating, and implementing IT policies, protocols and standards. Bill oversees contract negotiations with IT vendors, contractors and service providers communicating with other executives regarding costs, value and risk-potential of new IT projects.

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