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A leadership team with a wealth of experience across the health care and pharmaceutical industries.

Wells Pharmacy Network has assembled a leadership team with a wealth of experience across the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries as well as additional fields. Their combined knowledge and experience allow them to offer superior science and service capable of meeting and exceeding provider and patient needs and expectations.

Kristopher Fishman

Chief Executive Officer and President

Christopher Ulbricht

Vice President of Operations

Cary Paulette

Chief Commercial Officer

Jesse Werfel

Director of Operations

Hai Nguyen, PharmD

Executive VP of BD and Sales

Natalie Bowe

Chief Marketing / National Account Officer

Robert M Collins MD

Chief Medical Officer

Melissa Stefko

Senior Vice President of Regulatory

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Ask your physician about Wells Pharmacy Network today for all of your compounding needs. If we haven’t yet made their acquaintance, let us know and we’ll be happy to have one of our Customized Medication Specialists contact them to discuss how our commitment to superior science and service makes us a leading compounding pharmacy capable of preparing custom medications that meet their requirements.

Patients with questions about an order, prescription, or medication, please call (866) 506-2174 and ask to speak to a pharmacist.

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Chief Executive Officer and President

Kristopher Fishman

Kristopher Fishman brings over 18 years of industry experience and leadership to his role as President of Wells Pharmacy Network (WPN). Through his prior roles, he has amassed a wealth of experience in sales and operations, and has driven effective turnaround, process improvement, and enhanced management for several medical organizations. Kris joined Wells Pharmacy Network as Senior Vice President in February 2014, and was named President in August of 2018. While at WPN, he has established the company as a leader both in the 503A and 503B compounding spaces. Presently, he manages 10 departments and more than 150 employees, at Wells Pharmacy Networks three locations in the United States, with his primary focus on P&L and company growth.

Fishman has held roles as Area Operations Manager for the Southeast Region at Apria Healthcare, overseeing profit and loss operations for 32 branch locations. He also served as National Director of Operations & Sales and District Business Manager for the West Coast at Ottobock.

Throughout his career, Kris has established himself as a leading sales producer and refined his abilities to optimize diverse operations through the implementation of best practices (CGMP). He is also an expert in Six Sigma and Lean Management, and has significant knowledge and experience in USP General Chapters <795>, <797>, and <800>, that provide the standards pertaining to the production of non-sterile preparations, sterile preparations, and hazardous drugs for 503B outsourcers.

Mr. Fishman has a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from the California State University at San Marcos. A true family man, he has been married more than 20 years, and enjoys traveling with his four children. When not traveling to Wells Pharmacy Networks offices/pharmacies in Wellington, FL, Ocala, FL, and Dyersburg, TN, or to see clients around the country, he spends his downtime enjoying photography, surfing, and snowboarding.

Vice President of Operations

Christopher Ulbricht

A 12-year veteran of the compounding industry, Mr. Ulbricht has spent the last 11 with Wells Pharmacy, serving as the Director of Inventory Control and Demand, and Director of Pharmacy before being named to his current position in 2018.

As Vice President of Operations, Ulbricht manages 8 direct reports, and more than 120 additional employees. He and his team plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee all operational activities for Wells, ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems, to meet current and future organizational needs.

With 28 years of high-volume inventory management and systems experience, Ulbricht is also certified in Lean Six Sigma, and has been responsible for lean production at Wells Pharma in both sterile and non-sterile segments. He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, and also has experience working with regulatory agencies including the FDA, BOP, and DEA.

Fun Fact: A competitive tennis player, Ulbricht has a USTA 4.0 Rating, and plays at the local, state, and national levels.

Quote: “Groups don’t make good choices. Groups for collaboration – yes. Groups for decision making – no.” – Brendan Reid

Chief Commercial Officer

Cary Paulette

Cary Paulette is a dynamic healthcare executive with a strong record of driving growth and innovation across the pharmaceutical, medical, and wellness industries. He previously served as Chief Revenue Officer at Biote, where he led national sales and marketing initiatives for one of the country’s leading hormone optimization platforms. Cary played a key role in Biote’s successful public listing on Nasdaq through its business combination with Haymaker Acquisition Corp., showcasing his strength in scaling commercial organizations and executing strategic growth plans.

His career includes executive leadership roles such as Chief Strategy Officer at Joerns Healthcare and senior commercial positions at Mereo BioPharma, where he helped shape go-to-market strategies and expand access to patient-focused therapies. Cary brings deep experience working across both private equity-backed and public healthcare companies, with a consistent focus on building high-performing teams and developing lasting industry partnerships.

Based in McKinney, Texas, Cary is widely recognized for his strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and commitment to advancing healthcare innovation. He remains actively engaged in mentoring future leaders and exploring transformative solutions in the wellness and life sciences space.

Director of Operations

Jesse Werfel

Jesse brings over a decade of leadership in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with extensive experience in the production of highly regulated drug products.  His expertise includes small molecule manufacturing, biologics, peptides, orphan drugs, hazardous compounds, and controlled substances. He holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Middle Tennessee State University, where his early work focused on isolating novel compounds for pharmacologic activity.

Throughout his career, Jesse has led cross-functional teams across a wide range of both large and small scale manufacturing platforms, including oral solid dose, aseptic formulation, aseptic filling (vials, PFS, IV bags), granulation, lyophilization, and API manufacturing. He has a background that includes direct oversight of successful new product introductions and technology transfers, leading Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) teams from development through commercial launch.

In addition to his manufacturing expertise, Jesse is highly skilled in engineering systems and six sigma methodologies foundational to CGMP operations, including cleanroom HVAC operation, electrical infrastructure, pure water generation, PLC troubleshooting, single-use technologies and aseptic filtration modalities to support modern, flexible manufacturing solutions.

His unique blend of scientific, operational, and engineering experience ensures rigorous compliance, technical excellence, and a strong focus on patient safety across all phases of pharmaceutical production.

Executive VP of Business Development and Sales

Hai Nguyen, PharmD

Hai Nguyen brings more than 20 years of pharmaceutical experience, mainly focused on compounding, online mail order, telemedicine, and specialty pharmacy. He has held various executive roles throughout his career, most recently as the Executive Vice President at LifeMD, LLC, where he spearheaded pharmacy strategy and operations. Hai developed his extensive and valuable business development, sales, and operational skills through co-founding and operating two of the nation’s leading compounding and online mail order pharmacies: Jungle Jim’s Pharmacy, where he served as President, and GoGoMeds, where he served as the Chief Operating Officer. He also serves as a board member and President of the Brain Injury Research Foundation, which is a non-profit foundation.  

 

As Vice-President of Sales and business development, Hai manages and oversees Wells Pharmacy Network’s outside and inside sales. In addition, he collaborates with the executive team to develop business strategies, identify market trends, and develop industry partnerships. Hai completed his education at the University of Cincinnati, where he earned his Bachelor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy.

Chief Marketing and National Account Officer

Natalie Bowe

Natalie Bowe is the Chief Marketing and National Account Officer at Wells Pharmacy Network, where she leads strategic marketing initiatives to drive brand growth and industry innovation.

With over 16 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales and marketing, she has earned multiple President’s Club awards, recognizing her outstanding achievements and commitment to excellence. Natalie has a proven track record of crafting dynamic campaigns, fostering strong partnerships, and delivering results-driven solutions. Her expertise spans sales and market strategy, brand development, and customer engagement, making her a force in advancing Wells Pharmacy Network’s commitment to excellence in compounding pharmaceuticals.

A proud graduate of Florida State University, Natalie holds a Bachelor’s degree in English, a foundation that has fueled her strategic communication skills and ability to connect with diverse audiences.

Beyond her professional success, Natalie has been happily married for 16 years and is a dedicated mother to two sons. She is passionate about traveling, constantly seeking new experiences and cultures, and deeply committed to philanthropy, striving to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

Chief Medical Officer

Robert M Collins MD

Dr. Robert Collins has been involved in the practice of Internal Medicine for 45 years after completing his training at Yale New Haven Medical Center. Earlier in his career he headed the Utilization Review department and was chief of medicine at JFK Medical Center in south Florida. He was later President of the Medical Staff for two years and during his tenure he was instrumental in the hospital’s acquisition of a variety of medical practices in an effort to solidify and consolidate it’s patient base. In 2001 he left his group practice and became one of the earliest affiliated physicians for MDVIP, a provider for personalized concierge medical care. He helped grow this company to it’s greater than 1100 affiliated physicians nationwide. He celebrated his 20th anniversary with MDVIP several months ago and was actually the first physician to be so recognized.

Senior Vice President of Regulatory

Melissa Stefko

Melissa Stefko is an accomplished Senior Vice President of Regulatory at Wells Pharmacy Network, a leading provider of compounded medication. Throughout her dynamic career, Melissa has garnered extensive expertise in
Quality Assurance and Quality Control, initially beginning as a microbiologist in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently, she drives value addition for pharmaceutical manufacturers through her role in the professional services domain.
 
Melissa’s educational journey includes a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry from Florida State University, where she co-founded the Pre-Pharmacy Informational Leadership and Learning Society. Her passion for continuous learning led her to pursue a Master’s in Business Administration, a Master’s of Science in Biotechnology, and a Regulatory Affairs Certificate from the University of Maryland Global Campus. To complement her knowledge, she is certified as a Quality Auditor and GMP Professional through ASQ.
 
Beyond her professional achievements, Melissa is an active member of several esteemed organizations, including the Regulatory Committee for the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, local ASQ and RAPS Chapters, the Steering Committee for the International Peptide Society and a Board of Director member for Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding. Her commitment to advancing the pharmaceutical industry is fueled by a dedication to collaboration, knowledge sharing, and ensuring enhanced patient access to vital medications.