STAFF

Gary Grove, R.Ph

After receiving his B.S. in Pharmacy from UMKC, Gary Grove acquired Grove Pharmacy in 1975 from his father, Don Grove. Gary's son, Whitney Grove, is the operations manager at Grove Pharmacy. Gary's younger sons, Nick and Colby, currently attend Drury University and plan to apply to pharmacy school upon graduation. Gary has served as an Aids Project of the Ozarks board member for more than 25 years, and currently attends Community Christian Church in Springfield.

Compounding Pharmacist
Nancy Miller, R.Ph

Pharmacist Nancy Miller specializes in drug compounding and HRT consultations. She received her pharmacist degree in 1982 from UMKC and has been working for Grove Pharmacy since 1990. Her husband, Dace, is a gastroenterologist and they have three children; Abby, Dack and Andrew. Nancy enjoys pottery and is active on the UMKC alumni board.

Compounding Pharmacist
Tim Gardner, R.Ph

Tim Gardner serves as the Compounding-Pharmacist-in-Charge and joined Grove Pharmacy in 2007. He received his B.S. in Chemistry and Biology in 1991 and his pharmacy degree from Southwest Oklahoma School of Pharmacy in 1994. His wife, Cindy, is also a pharmacist and they have three children; Allye, Maddie, and Jackson. Tim’s hobbies include golfing and bird hunting.

Compounding Pharmacist
Kalli Svoboda, PharmD

Compounding pharmacist, Kalli Svoboda, joined Grove Pharmacy in 2005, and currently serves as the Pharmacist-In-Charge at Grove Pharmacy East. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 1999 from the University of Nebraska’s College of Pharmacy in Omaha and completed her residency in 2000 at the University of Iowa’s hospitals and clinics. Kalli has two daughters, Maggie and Marley.

Veterinarian and Compounding Pharmacist
Dan Loper, R.Ph, DVM

Compounding pharmacist Dan Loper specializes in compounding for the veterinary patient. He received his BS in Agriculture in 1986, his BS in Pharmacy in 1989, and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 from the University of Georgia.  Dan has worked both as a Retail Pharmacist and as a Veterinarian.  Dan and his wife Teri have 4 children; Nate, Michaelyn, Gabe, and Zeke.  Dan’s hobbies include humanitarian relief trips, building an airplane with his kids, and cooking gluten free breads.

Thomas Lale, R.Ph

Pharmacist Tom Lale joined Grove Pharmacy in 2006. He received his pharmacist degree in 1983 from the UMKC School of Pharmacy. Tom has worked exclusively in retail pharmacy throughout his career and co-owned a pharmacy in Hollister, Mo for 11 years. Tom and his wife Debi have four sons; Tully, Dane, Joseph, and Jonathan. Tom enjoys running, and cycling.