Founders' Story

Three founders. One idea: a PBM that does the right thing
even when no one’s looking
.

Dan Rush
Dan Rush
Ken Kemker
Ken Kemker
Zack Robinson
Zack Robinson

A New Beginning

DisclosedRx is a member-first PBM founded by Zack Robinson, Ken Kemker, and Dan Rush. Zack and Ken were successful executives in the pharmacy benefits industry, but walked away from comfortable roles rather than compromise their definition of transparency. Dan, an Arizona entrepreneur, brought capital, business connections, and extensive experience in sales, operations, and scaling businesses.

The Vision

Together, they sketched the foundation for a different kind of PBM: one with a single source of revenue, no hidden incentives, and a structure that wouldn’t force them to choose between doing well and doing right.

Where We Are Now

Launched in March 2020, DisclosedRx’s model was simple: grounded in SEC-standards of full disclosure, the business would be aligned around the best interest of the plan sponsor and member, not shareholders or pharmaceutical companies. Every dollar spent would be visible, with savings independently verified, 100% rebate pass-through, hands-on member support, and no shell games. Ever.

Our founders understood that behind every claim, every prescription, and every phone call, there’s a member who matters; savings isn’t just a number on a report. It’s felt in the costs of everyday life.

Since then, DisclosedRx has grown by 100% every year, because it puts its members first and does the right thing, every time. We’re proud to be the member-first PBM, fully disclosed and verified.

We fight for every penny of savings because we know what every cent can mean to the person on the other end. We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. Can your PBM say the same?

The People

Executive Leadership Team.

Conark Shah

Conark Shah

Chief Executive Officer

Conark Shah serves as Chief Executive Officer of DisclosedRx, where he leads the company’s strategic vision, growth, and commitment to delivering greater accountability and value in pharmacy benefit management.

He brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience across strategy, operations, sales, marketing, and P&L management, with a track record of driving growth and operational improvement.

Prior to joining DisclosedRx, Conark held senior leadership roles with organizations including General Motors and ElectraMeccanica, leading initiatives in revenue growth, market expansion, profitability, corporate strategy, and mergers and acquisitions.

Today, he is focused on strengthening DisclosedRx’s member-first model, expanding client relationships, and using technology and data to help employers and health plans achieve better financial and health outcomes. He works closely with the executive team to advance a more accountable, fiduciary-aligned approach to pharmacy benefits.

John Gardynik, PharmD.

John Gardynik, PharmD.

Chief Operating Officer

John has had over a thirty-five-year career in pharmaceutical care management. He has been a leader at prescription benefit managers (Express Scripts, CVS-Caremark and Optum Rx), health plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Highmark and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City) and pharmaceutical manufacturers (Pfizer). He has extensively published and lectured on the value of pharmaceuticals.

Brian Schram

Brian Schram

VP of Sales and Client Success

Brian has worked in the employee benefits and health insurance industry since 1998, beginning his career as an insurance consultant. Today, he serves as Vice President of Sales at DisclosedRx, leading the sales team and working with brokers, employers, and partners to develop and deliver effective pharmacy benefit solutions.

Julie Kirk

Julie Kirk

VP of HR & Member Advocacy

Julie Kirk, MHRM, SPHR, is an accomplished senior HR executive with extensive experience in strategic planning, transformation, and people leadership across multiple industries. She has a proven track record of elevating the strategic impact of the HR function, aligning culture, strategy, and people to drive results, and building high-performing teams and processes.

Andrew Dufour

Andrew Dufour

General Counsel

Andrew Dufour is an attorney with experience advising organizations on complex legal, regulatory, compliance, and business matters. As General Counsel for DisclosedRx, he provides strategic legal guidance across commercial contracting, healthcare compliance, privacy, intellectual property, corporate governance, and risk management. He works closely with executive leadership to support growth initiatives, negotiate key partnerships, and develop practical solutions to evolving legal and regulatory challenges.

Prior to his current role, Andrew served as Counsel for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, where he advised business and operational teams on federal and state healthcare requirements, contractual matters, and regulatory compliance. Throughout his career, he has developed a reputation for translating complex legal issues into actionable business guidance, helping organizations navigate highly regulated environments while maintaining a focus on innovation and operational effectiveness.

Andrew earned his undergraduate degree from Northwest Missouri State University, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law and is an active member of the Kansas Bar Association. Andrew is married with one kid and likes to read, watch movies, spend time with his family, and play games during his free time.

Cortney Newman

Cortney Newman

Director of Client Success

Cortney brings more than 10 years of pharmacy benefits experience to DisclosedRx. In a previous leadership role, she led a 25-person account management team supporting more than 300 client relationships and 300,000 covered lives. Her background includes client retention, operational improvement, team leadership, and strategic work with brokers and clients at the executive level.

In Closing

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