Leadership
Our leadership brings deep industry expertise and a shared passion for delivering pharmacy benefit solutions that put people first.
Meet the Team
Meet with our leadership team to create a personalized plan for you and your members.
Jim Kirby, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, President, Kroger Prescriptions Plans & Enterprise Growth
James (Jim) Kirby is President of Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) and Enterprise Growth for Kroger Prescription Plans and Kroger Health, where he leads the strategy, expansion, and transformation of Kroger’s PBM and integrated healthcare platform. He is responsible for advancing a transparent, clinically driven PBM model while scaling enterprise growth by connecting pharmacy, clinical services, and nutrition into a unified value proposition for employers, health plans, and patients. Jim earned his PharmD from the University of Cincinnati. He is a Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, Fellow of the American Pharmacists Association, and appointed as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy.
Kristen Proctor, PharmD, Vice President, PBM Operations & Clinical Services
Kristen Proctor serves as Vice President of PBM Operations and Clinical Services for Kroger Prescription Plans, where she is responsible for leading enterprise pharmacy benefit operations and clinical programs that support members, clients, and pharmacy partners. In this role, Kristen oversees clinical service delivery, operational performance, contracting, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on driving quality, efficiency, and an enhanced patient experience. Kristen began her career with Kroger in 2004 and joined Kroger Prescription Plans in 2026. She brings more than two decades of experience, having held progressive leadership roles across pharmacy operations. Kristen holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Cincinnati.
Jason Posey, Vice President, Account Management
Jason Posey joined Kroger Prescription Plans in 2026, bringing more than 20 years of experience leading high impact teams across client services, implementation, operations, and account management. At KPP, Jason leads the Account Management team, focused on driving revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic leadership, process optimization, and the building and scaling of client focused organizations. His work emphasizes on client retention and the cultivation of long term executive relationships. Jason’s background includes identifying growth opportunities, developing strategic roadmaps, and mentoring high performing teams to consistently exceed business objectives.
Jake Souleyrette, CPA, Vice President, Finance Strategy
Jake Souleyrette, CPA, joined the Kroger Prescription Plans team in 2026. Prior to joining KPP, Jake’s prior professional experience was with a Big 4 accounting firm, where he specialized in strategic finance, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, financial due diligence, IPO readiness, and complex securities valuation. His transaction experience spans a broad set of industries and company maturities, focused on the industry niches of technology, healthcare, and CPG. At KPP, Jake leads the finance and accounting team, seeking to identify opportunities to deliver the highest quality of services to the various partners of KPP at the most competitive prices in the marketplace.
Saroosh Lodhi, PharmD, Vice President, Strategy & Product Innovation
Saroosh Lodhi is a healthcare strategist and pharmacy leader with more than 14 years of experience across pharmacy operations, payer strategy, PBM sales, and clinical care. Her work focuses on shaping KPP's future market position through pharmacy benefit innovation, nutrition and food-as-medicine strategies, emerging clinical programs, and strategic partnerships. She focuses on creating solutions that improve outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the member experience. Saroosh joined Kroger Prescription Plans in 2026. Throughout her career, Saroosh has focused on translating complex healthcare challenges into practical, scalable solutions. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy.
Mike Henschke, Vice President of Rebate Services
Mike Henschke serves as Vice President of Rebate Services for Kroger Prescription Plans, where he leads the strategy and direction of KPP's rebate solutions. He works across the organization to strengthen rebate performance, improve client value, and support business growth through financial insight, analytics, and operational execution. Since joining Kroger in 2014, he has held leadership roles spanning financial planning, pricing strategy, underwriting, rebate forecasting, performance reporting, and business operations. Throughout his career, Mike has focused on the economics of pharmacy benefits, helping organizations navigate the relationship between drug spend, manufacturer rebates, formulary strategy, and client value. Mike holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from the University of Central Florida.
Emily Covell, Director, Business Transformation
Emily Covell serves as Director, Business Transformation for Kroger Prescription Plans, where she leads enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, project governance, operational transformation efforts, and cross-functional program execution. In this role, she is responsible for driving organizational priorities, establishing scalable business processes, and ensuring successful delivery of initiatives that support KPP's continued growth, innovation, and client success. Emily joined Kroger in 2020 and throughout her tenure, has led large-scale implementation programs, client onboarding initiatives, operational improvement efforts, and cross-functional projects supporting pharmacy benefit management, population health, and wellness services. Emily holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Trinity University.
