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MembershipBoard of Directors ElectionRegion B

Region B Candidates

Tiaha McGettigan

Tiaha McGettigan, PharmD, is a Pharmacy Manager, 340B Coordinator, and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Reedsburg Area Medical Center in rural Wisconsin. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2016 and is a past participant in the Decker-Temple Leadership Conference.

In her current role, Tiaha leads a 28-member team across two outpatient pharmacies and ambulatory care services while overseeing 340B program compliance. Her work supports cost savings, expands medication access, and advances pharmacist provider services.

Tiaha is passionate about developing pharmacists and technicians, serves as a preceptor, and is an active member of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin. She was recognized as Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Bill and their two children, Madelyn and Michael.

Statement of Purpose
I am seeking election as Region B Director to advocate for pharmacists, technicians, and students in rural and community-based settings. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the essential role pharmacy teams play in expanding access to care, improving outcomes, and supporting the sustainability of rural healthcare systems.

Wisconsin pharmacy faces ongoing challenges, including workforce shortages, reimbursement pressures, and evolving regulations. I am committed to advancing sustainable clinical service models, protecting programs like 340B, and ensuring pharmacists are recognized, reimbursed, and fully utilized as providers. Advancing provider status is critical to the future of our profession and to expanding access to care, particularly in rural communities. I am equally passionate about empowering pharmacy technicians to practice at the top of their scope while receiving appropriate recognition and compensation.

I have prioritized developing the future workforce by establishing a residency program to build a pipeline of pharmacists prepared to serve rural communities. As a leader, I have implemented innovative services such as Meds2Beds and expanded ambulatory care services, including diabetes management. I have also broadened medication access through free drug, patient assistance, and drug repository programs. I assisted in developing a technician career ladder, and expanding student internship opportunities.

I am committed to listening, engaging, and advocating for practical solutions that strengthen our profession and the communities we serve.

Courtney Putz

Courtney Putz, PharmD, is Chief of Pharmacy at Tomah VA Medical Center, where she leads operations and ambulatory care teams. She also works at Emplify Health on a casual basis. She earned her degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2016 and completed a PGY-1/2 HSPAL Residency at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in 2018. As her facility implements a new EHR, Courtney is a Change Leadership Team member co-leading this enterprise transformation. She practices as a pharmacist provider and in operations, remaining connected to patient care.

Courtney is nationally recognized on Veterans Health Administration steering committees and clinical advancement teams. She is a PSW Health-System Pharmacy Advisory Committee member and is a past Decker-Temple Leadership Conference participant.

Beyond the workplace, Courtney volunteers at St. Clare Health Mission, serves as an Oktoberfest Grenadier, enjoys world travel with her husband Daniel, and exploring with their dogs, Leinie and Indie.

Statement of Purpose
2026: What an extraordinary time to be a healthcare provider! The landscape in which we practice is evolving rapidly—characterized by shifting reimbursement models, medication shortages, workforce challenges, advances in technology, changes in preventative care guidelines, and more. The pace of change seems to be accelerating exponentially.

In this dynamic environment, I am ridiculously grateful to be part of a strong, united, and progressive PSW team. This organization has served as a Wisconsin change management pillar for countless pharmacy professionals, healthcare teams, and most importantly, our patients. PSW’s impact has shaped both our professional and personal journeys.

For me, PSW has been a motivating force, inspiring my growth as a pharmacy leader at each stage of my career. I am committed to fostering that same drive and determination in others, both within and outside our profession. Together we are ready to tackle the challenges we face as a healthcare community. Throughout my professional journey, I have championed the expansion of pharmacists practicing under scope of and elevated the role of medication management pharmacy technicians. I hope to bring that same desire to raise the bar for all through this new role as Region B Director.