Kentucky: Board of Pharmacy

MIKE BURLESON – Executive Director
Email address - mike.burleson@ky.gov

On October 1, 2004, Michael A. Burleson assumed the position of Executive Director of the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. Mr. Burleson is a 1974 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.
Prior to assuming his position with the Board, Mr. Burleson was a pharmacy manager with Walgreen's. He was also a pharmacy owner for 19 years in Henderson, KY. He has previously been employed with Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Methodist Hospital, and Rite-Aid pharmacy.
Michael served on the Henderson County Board of Education from July 1988 through November 2002. He was a founder and served on HOPE, Inc., Hendersonians Offering a Promising Environment (formerly CHOICE - Caring Hendersonians Offering Informed Community Enlightenment, and Henderson County War on Drugs) from 1983 through October 2002. Programs initiated by this group included "Just Say No" programs, Parent to Parent, Project Graduation, Teen Court and a coffee house.
Michael was and continues to be involved in the University of Kentucky Alumni Association starting as a local board member and president of the UK-Henderson County Alumni Association, National Board of Directors and President of the National Alumni Association 1994 - 95.
He is a past president of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy Alumni Association and has served on various committees including the Dean's advisory, Dean's outreach, interviews and admissions. He has also been involved with KPhA, as a committee member and served two terms on the Board of Directors. He served as secretary-treasurer for the Tri County Pharmacists Association (Henderson, Union and Webster County) for many years.
He and his wife, Cheryl, reside in Lexington, Kentucky.

JEFFREY L. OSMAN – Pharmacy Inspections and Investigations Coordinator
Email Address - jeffrey.osman@ky.gov

Jeffrey Osman has been the Pharmacy Inspections and Investigations Coordinator for the Board since February 1996. Jeff coordinates inspections and investigation programs for all facilities issued permits by the Board, including the activities of Pharmacy and Drug Inspectors. Jeff reviews the professional practices of persons issued licenses or certificates by the Board for compliance with all federal and state pharmacy laws. He educates license holders, certificate holders, and permit holders regarding deficiencies or changes in applicable law. Jeff assists in preparation, administration, and grading of Board examinations; and the processing of license, certificate and permit applications and renewals. Additionally, Jeff aids the Board in continuing education responsibilities. He began with the Board in March 1989 as a Pharmacy and Drug Inspector before accepting the Coordinator position. Jeff is a 1985 graduate of Mercer University, Southern School of Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia. He has received several honors during his career including Bluegrass Pharmacist Association "Distinguished Service Award" in 2002 and its "Pharmacist of the Year Award" in 1996, Kentucky Pharmacist Association "Pharmacist of the Year Award" in 2000 and its "Distinguished Service Award" in 1998.

KATIE BUSROE - Pharmacy and Drug Inspector
Email Address - katie.busroe@ky.gov

N. Katie Busroe is a resident of Morehead, Kentucky. She has been employed as a Pharmacy and Drug Inspector by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy since August 1998. Her territory is most of Eastern Kentucky and some of Northern Kentucky. She is a 1991 graduate of Transylvania University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a 1994 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Before employment with the Board, Katie worked in retail pharmacy in Eastern Kentucky. Katie’s hobbies include needlework and reading.

PHILIP C. LOSCH - Pharmacy and Drug Inspector
Email Address - phil.losch@ky.gov

Philip C. Losch is the investigator and inspector for the western part of the state. His territory is comprised of forty counties mostly west of I-65. He has been in this position since April 1999. Along with inspecting and investigating responsibilities, Phil has assisted with the development of the Operative Pharmacy Oral Examination for the past nine years.
Phil is a 1972 graduate of the University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy. His prior pharmacy work history is mostly comprised of hospital pharmacy directorships, but he has been a pharmacy owner, chain store pharmacist, and consultant pharmacist. Phil served on the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy from 1994-1999 and served as its President in 1996. He currently is a community based faculty member for UK, and is a pharmacy technician instructor for Southeast Area AHEC. Phil is a past president of KPhA, the 1999 recipient of the Bowl of hyGeia award and the 1999 recipient of the UK College of Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year. Phil also holds current pharmacist licenses in Tennessee and Colorado.

STEVE HART - Pharmacy and Drug Inspector
Email Address - steve.hart@ky.gov

Steve Hart is a resident of Frankfort, Kentucky. Steve began his employment as a Pharmacy and Drug Inspector in December of 2004. His territory consists of the western half of central Kentucky. Steve is a 1984 graduate of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Prior to his employment with the Board of Pharmacy, Steve worked as the Pharmacy Development Manager for the Louisville market for Rite Aid. He has been an independent pharmacy owner and served as the Director of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Cancer Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
Steve's wife, Lisa, is a pharmacist at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. They have four children, Jake, Jacqui, Luke and Lauren.
Steve is active in church activities and has served as an assistant Scoutmaster for nine years. He also enjoys a round of golf and horses.

LISA ATHA - Executive Secretary II
Email Address - lisa.atha@ky.gov

Lisa Atha began working for the Board of Pharmacy in January 2005. Prior to coming to the Board of Pharmacy she was with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet as an Executive Secretary for 9 years. Lisa is a graduate of Georgetown College. Her duties at the Board include payroll, interns and reciprocities, issues licenses and permits, processes Minutes for all Board meetings and various other duties to facilitate the successful operation of the office. She is a native of Eastern Kentucky and has lived in Frankfort for the last 32 years. She is married to Jeffrey Mark Atha and they have two children, a daughter, Erin and a son, Robbie. They are very active members of Buck Run Baptist Church and enjoy serving the Lord.

DARLA SAYRE – Executive Staff Advisor
Email Address - darla.sayre@ky.gov

Darla Sayre is a resident of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky and began work with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy in April 2004 as an Administrative Specialist III. Prior to working for the Board she worked at the Drug Enforcement Branch of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Darla’s duties include answering the phone, issuing licenses and permits, performing license verifications and many other tasks involved in the successful management of the Board office.
Darla and her husband, Bo, have three children and one grandson. They are very active in their church.