DAVIS PHARMACY - Key Persons


Kathy Nelson

Job Titles:
  • Pharmacy Clerk
Kathy grew up one of five girls in Parker, SD, graduating in 1978. She earned her Dental Assistant National Certificate from Lake Area Technical Institute in 1980. She and her husband Terry moved to Vermillion in 1985 due to his service as a S.D. State Trooper. She served as Administrative Assistant to the Dean and College of Arts and Sciences at USD from 1986 until her retirement in April 2016. Kathy and Terry have been married 39 years and have one daughter Ashley, who along with her husband Scott Larsen have three boys and live on a farm near Viborg, SD. Kathy joined Davis Pharmacy in August 2016. She enjoys assisting customers as well as choosing décor and gift items.

Matt Lavin

Job Titles:
  • RPh. Owner
Matt and his wife Carol live in Vermillion with their two children Madisen and Hunter.

Melissa Leuenhagen

Job Titles:
  • Business Manager
  • Pharmacy Technician
Melissa has enjoyed working in pharmacy since 1999. She started working at a Wal-Mart pharmacy in high school and throughout college until she started her first full-time job at Choice Pharmacy in Vermillion. She has worked at Davis since 2008. Melissa and her husband Ben live in Elk Point, SD with their 2 children, Maxwell and Charlotte.

Tom Lavin

Job Titles:
  • Pharmacist in Vermillion
Tom has been a pharmacist in Vermillion for 51 years. He enjoys spending time visiting with the customers and sharing his knowledge.