VITAL CARE OF THE FOUR STATES - Key Persons


Heather Smith

Job Titles:
  • Pharmacy Care Specialist
In 2005 I started out in a retail pharmacy as a tech and was promoted to assistant manager. I had an opportunity to go another local retail pharmacy before taking a job at a long term hospital pharmacy in 2013. In 2014 I joined Vital Care of the Four States as a pharmacy compounding specialist. I have 3 amazing boys, Beau, Jaxson, and Parker.

Jeff Werneke - COO

Job Titles:
  • COO
  • Owner
I am one of the owners of Vital Care of the Four States and currently serve as the Chief Operating Officer for the organization. I have served in a small business management role for over 30 years in a wide array of industries. My first exposure to the specialty and infusion business was in the late 1990's when I was involved with the growth and ultimate sale of a hemophilia focused specialty pharmacy spanning multiple states across the U.S. Our "patient first" focus translated to incredible growth and a stellar reputation in the market at that time.

Jeremy Robinson

Job Titles:
  • Business Development and Marketing
My name is Jeremy Robinson. I have over 20 years experience working in sales and marketing and have been born and raised in Joplin, MO. I have an amazing 9 going on 16 year old son who is my world. I also have a strong family background in the area. I come to Vital Care of the Four States team with a background in hospice, skilled nursing home and durable medical equipment consulting/sales. But more importantly I come with passion of advocacy to help families and patients receive the care, services and education they need. My goal is to send out that same message of passion to the local community and local providers in the area.

Tawni Keeling

Job Titles:
  • Pharmacy Care Specialist
I am a wife, and mom of 2 kids, one son and one daughter. I enjoy spending my free time with them, playing video games with my son or snuggling up with my daughter and a good book. My husband and I love to watch movies, TV series, sports and are always up for a competitive round of Name That Tune! I enjoy learning new things and meeting new people so I am always up for good conversation. I am a pharmacy technician at Vital Care of the Four States with over a decade of experience in both the retail and specialty settings. My favorite part about my job is working with patients and assisting with financial resources (because everyone loves a good bargain!). I truly enjoy helping people so working in healthcare, even if my job isn't as direct as some, is very rewarding. We may not have the biggest group here at Vital Care, but I can tell you that we have a lot of passion pushing us to give each patient the best experience we can.