Leadership
Meet Our Leaders

Michael Caruso, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Caruso, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer of VPI Compounding Pharmacy, Michael has spent over 15-years in life sciences, biotech, and analytical testing development. Michael was an Assistant Professor of Research in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and an Innovation Fellow at Wayne State University Technology and Commercialization. He has also served as President of Nexxa Laboratories, Inc. and Spider Strength LLC, and as a consultant for CaCy Therapeutics LLC and Renaissance Periodization LLC. Prior to completing his post-doctoral fellowship investigating type II diabetes and insulin resistance in human skeletal muscle, Michael was a Mass Spectrometry Specialist at the Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering. Michael holds a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from North Dakota State University.

Colin Nowicki
Logistics Manager
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Samantha Murphy
Chief Strategy Officer
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Samantha Murphy
Chief Strategy Officer
Samantha is a driven and passionate professional with a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University, where she graduated with high distinction. Her degree in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management with a focus in Ecotourism from the School of Public Health has equipped her with the skills and experience needed to succeed in the dynamic world of business. With a background in leading teams in hotels and restaurants, Samantha’s transition into the pharmaceutical industry was a natural one, driven by her passion for improving the lives of others.
As the Chief Strategy Officer at VPI Compounding Pharmacy, Samantha wears many hats, including those of accounting, billing, HR, business development, branding, and managing the other leaders. Her favorite part of working at VPI is seeing employees grow to their full potential.
In her spare time, Samantha enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and hiking and camping in the mountains with her dramatic Goldendoodle, Bentley. Samantha is a dedicated and empathetic individual who is committed to enhancing the well-being of others through her work.

Hannah Kitner
Compounding Manager
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Isaac Mansour
Senior Business Development Manager
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Sarah Ellinger
Asset Manager
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Scott Livingston
Pharmacy Manager
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Joyce Ji
Production Manager