Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital-Milwaukee PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program

Meet Our Preceptors

April Tokarski, PharmD 

is a clinical pharmacist for Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee.  She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2004.  April has ten years of prior experience in retail pharmacy.  She is currently one of the Staffing preceptors.  She has staffed all areas of the hospital including Oncology.  Her clinical interests are Critical Care and Behavioral Medicine.  April enjoys spending time with her daughters, researching her family genealogy, being outdoors and road trips.

Benjamin Scott, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP

earned his PharmD from the University of Wyoming in 2013.  He then went on to complete a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Following completion of his residency, Ben helped to start the residency program at Ascension St. Francis Hospital where he served as the residency program coordinator from 2014-2023 and the residency program director in 2023-24 before transitioning into his current role.  Ben is currently a clinical pharmacist and residency program director at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Milwaukee where he also serves as the primary cardiology preceptor.  Ben’s practice areas include the ICU, medical-surgical units, progressive care unit, central pharmacy, and occasionally the ED.  He received his board certification in Pharmacotherapy in 2014 (recertification in 2021) and in Cardiology Pharmacy in 2021.  Ben serves as the Wisconsin pharmacy representative for the Ascension Cardiovascular Expert Review Panel (ERP) where he contributes to the development of national initiatives (i.e. policy/procedure/protocol development) and provides input on national clinical inquiries related to cardiovascular therapies.  Ben is also active in the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin by serving on the Wisconsin Pharmacy Residency Conference Planning Committee.

Ben is originally from Colorado and enjoys going home to visit family and take advantage of the opportunity to get up in the mountains and ski or hike.  Ben is an avid sports fan and enjoys rooting on his hometown teams (Go Rockies, Broncos, Nuggets, and Aves!).  In his free time Ben enjoys spending time with his family and trying out new restaurants in the Milwaukee area.

Carolyn Cobb, PharmD, BCPS

is an ambulatory care clinical pharmacist with the Ascension virtual ambulatory care pharmacy department and Ascension Euclid primary care clinic.  She graduated from Drake University in 2011.  She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at the North Florida South Georgia VA in Gainesville, FL in 2012.  She has multiple pharmacy practice setting experiences including hospital and retail locations.  She has worked in ICU/ED, internal medicine, orthopedics, & general surgery floors.  Her passion for patient-centered care, managing chronic conditions, and medication regimen simplification has guided her to her interest in ambulatory care pharmacy.  She is a preceptor for students and residents at the Ascension virtual ambulatory care pharmacy department and Euclid clinic.  Outside of work she enjoys playing soccer, traveling, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Clint Coleman, PharmD

is a clinical pharmacist at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee. He precepts the Antimicrobial Stewardship/Infectious Diseases rotation. Clint received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy. He has worked at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s since 2014 and has completed his SIDP Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist Certificate. Clint plans on taking the BCCCP exam once he meets eligibility this coming year. 

His interests include small scale paintings, science fiction, and spending time with his cat (Bobby) and his wife.

Erica Timm, PharmD

has been the Lead Pharmacist for Data and Support Services at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee since June 2018 and is the primary preceptor for the Pharmacy Informatics elective rotation.  Erica received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Purdue University in 2014 and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency from 2014-2015 in Marshfield, WI at what was formerly Ministry St. Joseph Hospital.  She has also completed the ASHP Pharmacy Informatics certificate in April 2024.  In her current role, she focuses on management of automated systems for the hospital and the state and assists with data and billing support.  Her professional interests include pharmacy informatics, operations, and neonatal care.

Outside of work, Erica likes to travel, hike, and explore Milwaukee.

Ginny Mendoza, BSPharm

is the pharmacy manager for Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s in Milwaukee. She completed her BS in pharmacy from Butler University.  Over the last 25+ years, she has precepted many clinical rotations, served as a RPD/RPC, and been a preceptor/mentor to many students and residents interested in pharmacy leadership.  Ginny is one of the preceptors for the PGY1 pharmacy administration rotation and the primary staffing preceptor for the PGY2 section of the PGY1/2 HSPA-L residency.  Her professional interests include regulatory, daily operations, change management and the human resources components of leadership.  Outside of work you will find Ginny outdoors (fishing, gardening and hiking) or inside reading or quilting.

Jazmynn Worman, PharmD

earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy in 2017. She began her career in the community setting with Walgreens before transitioning to an independent pharmacy, where she successfully operated and grew the business for six years.

Currently, Jazmynn serves as Pharmacy Supervisor at Columbia St. Mary’s Milwaukee, where she supports pharmacy technicians and interns. She thrives in environments that allow her to mentor, develop, and grow others.

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Jazmynn enjoys traveling to beach destinations whenever possible. Outside of work, she spends her time outdoors, lifting weights, and reading fantasy novels.

Jeaneen Datka, RPh, BCPS

earned a BS in Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota. She is a preceptor for the Emergency Medicine rotation. She has worked in a variety of pharmacy settings, including small community hospitals to large teaching medical centers. Her practice has included the roles of staff pharmacist, clinical supervisor, pharmacy manager, assistant director of pharmacy, and director of pharmacy.  Historically, Jeaneen has served on a wide variety multidisciplinary teams during her years of practice.  Jeaneen has been a preceptor of IPPE and APPE students, PGY1 Critical Care, PGY1 Emergency Medicine, PGY1 Hospital Administration, and PGY1 Medication Safety.  Her interests include Critical Care, Emergency Services, and Medication Safety.  Jeaneen is a member of American College of Clinical Pharmacy and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.   During her free time, Jeaneen has watched A LOT of basketball.  All three children played high school basketball, two of three played collegiate basketball, and her husband is a basketball coach at a local college.

Julie Hall, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

began her higher education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  Where she completed a bachelor’s degree in microbiology.  She then attended the University of Wisconsin Madison where she obtained a bachelor’s degree followed by a PharmD in pharmacy.  She worked as a staff pharmacist at Columbia Hospital from 1998-2006 and Aspirus Wausau Hospital from 2006-2009.  From 2009 to the present, she has worked at Columbia St. Mary’s in Milwaukee where she has been a preceptor for both students and residents in critical care.  She is a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 

 

In her free time, Julie enjoys gardening, canning, cooking for friends and vacations in the north woods.

Kate Rolling, PharmD

Kevin Banse, PharmD

is an ambulatory care clinical pharmacist at the Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Thrombosis Clinic. He graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2022 and completed a PGY-1 residency at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI. Aside from anticoagulation, his clinical interests include chronic disease management and transitions of care. He serves as a preceptor for the elective anticoagulation rotation for residents and as an IPPE/APPE preceptor for ambulatory care. Outside of pharmacy, he enjoys both playing and watching baseball, as well as spending time outdoors.

Lauren Ruggles, PharmD

is a clinical pharmacist at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from Creighton University in 2023. She completed her residency training at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in 2024. Lauren is a preceptor for the Internal Medicine and Women’s Health/NICU Rotations, as well as a staffing and research preceptor. Her clinical interest areas include critical care, cardiology, infectious disease, and women’s health. In her free time, Lauren likes to read, watch Chiefs football, spend time outside with her dog, Daisy, and bake a variety of treats.

Liz Laubach, PharmD, BCPS

Mackenzie Meade, PharmD, BCPS

is an ambulatory care pharmacist at the Ascension Thrombosis Clinic - Milwaukee. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Iowa in 2019 and completed a PGY-1 pharmacy residency at Ascension NE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Elizabeth Campus. She serves as a preceptor for the elective anticoagulation rotation for residents and as an IPPE/APPE preceptor for ambulatory care.  Outside of pharmacy, Mackenzie enjoys kayaking, swimming, and hiking with her dog Hawkeye.

Marcus Radz, PharmD, BCACP

is an ambulatory care clinical pharmacist at the Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Thrombosis Clinic and Ascension St. Joseph Cardiology Clinic. He graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy in 2020, completed a PGY-1 residency at North Shore University Health System in Skokie, Illinois and a PGY-2 ambulatory care residency at Novant Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Aside from cardiology, he also has clinical interests in diabetes management, weight loss, stroke/neurology, and rheumatology. He is a preceptor for the Primary Care Clinic rotation and for an ambulatory care experience in a cardiology clinic managing mainly heart failure, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. However, his passion lies through getting to work closely with patients and healthcare providers alike. Outside of work, Marcus likes to go on walks with his wife and dogs Baker and Betty, watching sports, exploring Milwaukee and surrounding areas with his wife, and golfing. 

Michele Teclaw, BSPharm, MBA

earned her BS Pharmacy Degree at the University of Wisconsin Madison and her MBA at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  She enjoys rotating through the variety of staffing positions offered at CSM-Milwaukee and the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin. Michele serves as a preceptor for the Staffing rotation.

She values time and vacations with family and friends; traveling, walks, bike rides and downhill skiing.

Patrick Begley, PharmD

Sean Byers, PharmD, BCPS

Steve Obenberger, PharmD, BCCCP

Sydney Bishop, PharmD, BCPS

is a clinical pharmacist at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital. She earned a Bachelor of Science in microbiology at the University of Wisconsin Madison in 2013 and Doctor of Pharmacy at Concordia University Wisconsin in 2017. She completed residency training at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, and then spent 5 years staffing in the ICU and emergency department at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial. She now primarily staffs in the emergency department at Columbia St. Mary's and precepts students and residents in the ED. Her professional interests include all things critical care, infectious diseases, cardiology, and transitions of care. Outside of pharmacy Sydney enjoys showing her horse, Jose, and spending time with her two cats, Steve and Bucky.