Greg Dean, RPh
Greg graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy in 1981. He started working at Messenger Valley Pharmacy in 2001. He enjoys gardening and is an amateur beekeeper.
Oliver Emberger, RPh
Oliver earned his pharmacy degree from Rhodes University in South Africa and has been a Pharmacist since 1990. He has been employed as a Nuclear Pharmacist and as a Research Pharmacist with the University of South Florida in Tampa. He joined the MVP team in October 2024. In his free time, he likes hiking and kayaking.
Thomas Kaufman, RPh & MVP Manager
Thomas earned his pharmacy degree from the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. While there, he was also a two-time, back-to-back intramural spring co-ed softball champion. He has worked in community pharmacies for 13 years, mostly for small, independent pharmacies, giving him great insight to the business of operating a pharmacy. Thomas joined the MVP staff as Manager in 2022. In his spare time, he enjoys biking, snowboarding, hunting, and baseball, but spends most of his time keeping up with his wife and three children.
John Kim, PharmD, RPh
John obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from MCPHS University in Boston, MA in 2013. He joined Grace Cottage Hospital in 2014 and is the current Director of the Hospital Pharmacy. He enjoys going on spontaneous fishing adventures.
Stephen Kapral, RPh
Stephen earned his Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy degree in 1991 from the University of Wisconsin. He worked at Messenger Valley Pharmacy as a per diem pharmacist from 2008 to 2010 and now is the Senior Director of Pharmacy for GCH and MVP. He enjoys running, biking and beach vacations with his family.
Kayla Mulready, PharmD, RPh
Kayla obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from MCPHS University in Boston, MA in 2018. She joined the Grace Cottage pharmacy staff in 2018. Kayla also works in the hospital and oversees the Anticoagulation Clinic. Kayla's favorite activities include hiking, ice skating, skiing, and reading.