TPA Selects RoxAnn Dominguez as New CEO

The Texas Pharmacy Association has named RoxAnn Dominguez, Pharm.D. as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2024. The Association’s board of directors selected Dominguez following a nationwide search to help lead the organization as it seeks to continue to elevate the profession and advance the practice of pharmacy to care for patients.

“We are excited about RoxAnn Dominguez’s appointment as the new CEO of the Texas Pharmacy Association,” said TPA President Jobby John, Pharm.D. “With more than 20 years of experience in pharmacy, RoxAnn brings a rich background to TPA. Her expertise in market access, strategy, and business planning will provide us with valuable insights and help us with organizational growth.”

With a robust background in the pharmaceutical and health care sectors, Dominguez has held key roles in health plan and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) operations, as well as in specialty and network contracts. Her strategic acumen was pivotal as vice president for a specialty pharmacy, where she managed the Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization (PSAO) and championed the interests of pharmacies in negotiations with PBMs and payers. Dominguez also made significant contributions as co-chair of the Texas Medicaid Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Committee, enhancing Medicaid drug utilization practices. Her career further expanded in her work with leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, where she continued to drive progress in the field.

“I am passionate and energized about the important work of TPA, and I look forward to using my pharmacy experience to advance our mission,” Dominguez said. “I am confident that my strategic vision, leadership capabilities, and dedication to excellence will benefit the Association and our members. My goal is to drive meaningful progress, advocate for our members, and contribute to the advancement of pharmacy.”

A native of El Paso, Dominguez earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin before pursuing her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). She furthered her expertise through a residency in psychopharmacology at UT Austin. Dominguez, based in Austin, balances her professional success with family life, raising her two young sons, aged 7 and 8.

Dominguez succeeds Debbie Garza, R.Ph., who has served as CEO since 2017. During her tenure, Garza helped TPA achieve significant legislative wins related to pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform and other issues important to Texas pharmacists. Her tireless efforts also increased the Association’s membership, strengthened its finances, and positioned TPA as the leading voice for Texas pharmacy.

“Debbie has been described as a 'force of nature'—someone who wills great things into existence through effort, determination, and talent,” said Jay Bueche, R.Ph., immediate past president of TPA. “Her impact on TPA will be felt for years, if not decades, to come.”

The CEO search committee—chaired by TPA Past President Mary Klein—included TPA Members Kevin Aloysius, Raj Chhadua, Lauren Clark, Carter High, Aimee Lusson, and Jesus Rios.