National Coalition for
Drug Quality & Security

Senior Leadership

Counsel
Ron Lanton III, Esq.
Mr. Lanton is responsible for relationships with State and Federal entities, and industry organizations at NCDQS. He has over 25 years of experience focused on legal and government affairs which includes activities on the municipal, state, and federal government levels with 15 years dedicated to the healthcare sector.

Director of Operations
David A. Dreibelbis, CDR
David has worked in the Healthcare Industry since 1991 in a variety of functions. He worked at a busy private Home Infusion pharmacy where he ultimately became the Compliance and Operations Manager. This position involved hands on work with patient coordination and nursing, Purchasing medications and clinical supplies, and managing the distribution functions, as well as working closely with the pharmacy to communicate patient needs to them and ensure on time delivery of services. After twelve years with the company, David transitioned to the wholesale side of the Pharmaceutical Industry. Becoming a Florida CDR in 2006. David learned the intricate details of regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical distribution chain. David served as Compliance Manager for a specialty wholesaler for 11 years before leaving to consult privately. He lives in Florida in the Orlando Area. He started with NCDQS in early 2023 and trained closely with Denise Frank to adopt her philosophy of taking an educational approach to regulatory compliance. David enjoys helping NCDQS customers understand the standards being evaluated, so they understand how to maintain compliance with state regulations and accreditation standards. Now serving as the Director of Operations for NCDQS, he interfaces directly with applicants to guide them through the process of getting inspected, or becoming accredited, so they have a positive experience.

In Memorium

Denise Frank RPh
Co-Founder
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With over 35 years of experience in pharmacy practice, management, regulatory compliance, technician training, and pharmacy and wholesaler accreditation and inspection, she was a pillar in the field.In 1991, she became the youngest female appointed to the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy. In 2016, she received an award for 20 years of participation in HELPS International Medical Missions in Guatemala, where she spent 24 years of her vacations serving on volunteer medical teams in remote, underserved rural areas. In 2019, Denise and I founded NCDQS. And finally, in 2020, she formed a Cannabis Task Force with quality leaders to develop globally recognized standards and best practices for the industry.