Executive Team
“It has always been my goal to offer our patients the most innovative approaches to improve health. At Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy we combine the technological advances of the Biotech revolution with the time honored traditions of personal service and individual care. We will continue to lead the Pharmacy profession by offering services and health solutions to our patients not available in traditional pharmacies.”
Phil Hagerman R.Ph.
President and CEO
Phil is a 1975 graduate of Ferris State University. He started Diplomat with his father, Dale Hagerman, that same year. Phil immersed himself in all areas of the business and in 1990 took on the role of president. Phil has been a regular speaker at state and national pharmacy and hospice conferences on practicing creative pharmacy; and developing and marketing a specialty pharmacy practice.
Phil was chosen as Pharmacist of the Month in 1995 by Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA), a national network of over 1000 specialty pharmacies. He also received the Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award from The Michigan Pharmacists Association in 1999, and the Blue Chip Award for Outstanding Business Practices from the United States Chamber of Commerce in 2000. Further, Phil has lead the Company’s firm’s tremendous growth period, resulting in Diplomat’s recognition by INC. Magazine as one of INC. 500 fastest growing private companies in America.
Phil has worked as a consultant for the United States Department of Justice, and served as an expert witness in cases of drug diversion. He is an adjunct instructor of Clinical Pharmacy for Ferris State University.
