Linda received her Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy in Norman, OK in May 1972.

Linda began her pharmacy career at Saint Francis Hospital pharmacy in Tulsa, OK and has continued to practice hospital and community pharmacy in Oklahoma for 35 years. From 1989 to 1996, Linda was a community pharmacy manager for May’s Drug in Tulsa, OK. Linda was involved in management teams, preceptorship and training, volunteer community speaker committee and Mays Drug schedule coordinator.

In 1995, Linda became founding president and chief executive officer of R.Ph.S., Inc, a pharmacy relief staffing service in Oklahoma whose mission is to provide pharmacy coverage to all pharmacies. R.Ph.S., Inc. is committed to making significant contributions to the pharmacy industry. The company is a resource for all pharmacy staffing needs and provides flexible solutions for the daily changing needs of pharmacies. R.Ph.S., Inc. contributes to not-for-profit organizations at community, state and national levels.

Linda began her history as a volunteer pharmacist in several Oklahoma community clinics in 1973. She has been actively involved with the OU Bedlam Health Clinic and Neighbor for Neighbor Clinic as coordinator and contributor. Linda and husband, Pat, reside in Tulsa, OK. Both are graduates from Durant High School. Linda’s passion for pharmacy began as a child in Durant with her family’s hardware business surrounded by community pharmacies. The dedicated “druggists” in Durant were the inspiration for her future career in pharmacy after graduation from The University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy.