The tribute marks Anderson’s 20 years leading NACDS, highlighting his role in refining strategy, strengthening finances, and boosting influence on healthcare issues.
The meeting will feature perspectives linking leadership, innovation, and history during a pivotal time for the country and pharmacy industry.
The time is right to reimagine retail health.
Directors from Unilever, Kroger Health, Inmar Intelligence, Haleon, Colgate-Palmolive, and Walmart to support the Foundation’s ongoing focus on research and education.
This tribute was particularly significant as Jim has been instrumental in constantly transforming and sustaining the NACDS Annual Meeting and other NACDS meetings and conferences as premier events that foster industry relationships and drive advancement.
Former H-E-B COO and NACDS Chair celebrated for visionary leadership and lasting impact on chain pharmacy industry.
Walgreens SVP and Chief Pharmacy Officer rallies the industry to modernize, collaborate, and advocate with “one voice” for the future of pharmacy care.
The recipients were awarded at a special ceremony marking 30 years of NACDS Foundation scholarships, held during the 2025 NACDS Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida.
NACDS board and officers help to fuel NACDS’ innovative and proactive approach.
Colleen Lindholz also talked about the Food as Medicine movement, and the need to change the way health care is delivered in America.
Retailer-supplier collaboration positioned as central to NACDS' value.
Opening Celebration event gave attendees a chance to meet up with new and existing business partners while enjoying a grand assortment of cuisine prepared throughout the evening as well as great live entertainment.
The session addressed the latest GLP-1 developments in a rapidly evolving category that is poised to impact much of what transpires in the food and pharmacy sectors.
Exclusive Q&A with NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson on pressing issues.
David Pinto writes that his longtime friend Jim Whitman can never be replaced once he retires from NACDS. "It’s not just what he did, how often he did it, or how effectively he did it. Rather, it has been the unfailing presence of the man himself."
