Dave Downie

Pharmacist (float)

Michelle Dreger, PharmD

Managing Pharmacist

Michelle Dreger has been a PharmD for almost a decade, having graduated from UW-Madison’s School of Pharmacy in 2010. Over those years, Michelle has taken pride in helping a wide range of patients get the care they need and find the resources they need to stay healthy.

Ryan Bender, PharmD

Director of Clinical Services

Ryan Bender is the director of clinical services for Forward Pharmacy. He creates our standard of care for our immunization, comprehensive medication review, health screening and medication therapy management programs. He also practices at all of our stores so you will see him at McFarland, Deerfield, Columbus and Cottage Grove.

Amy Schellpfeffer, RPh

Pharmacist (float)

Amy Schellpfeffer has worked as a pharmacist since 1998, and with Forward Pharmacy since 2019. She has lived in the greater Madison area for almost 30 years.

Kristen Mabie, RPh

Co-Owner/Founder and Pharmacist (float)

Kristen Mabie is a pharmacist and co-founder of Forward Pharmacy. She and her husband, Matt, launched Forward Pharmacy to deliver superior service and patient care in her community.

Kim Shumaker, RPh

Pharmacist (float)

Kim is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and has been practicing as a pharmacist in Dane County for 25 years. She has devoted much of the last 10 years providing consultations for people traveling outside the United States, and joined the Forward Pharmacy team in late 2021.