Bio

Kasey Thompson is the chief operating officer and senior vice president at ASHP in Bethesda, Maryland. In this role, he oversees ASHP operations, as well as the offices of Membership, Information Technology, Accreditation, Marketing & Sales, Communications and Government Relations.

Thompson also coordinates strategic planning and policy development and leads the society’s practice standards development programs. He previously served as the director of the ASHP Center on Patient Safety, the director of the ASHP Practice Standards and Quality Division, and the vice president of Policy, Planning and Communications.

He has published numerous articles, editorials and book chapters on medication-use safety and health policy. He is co-editor of the 2005 book, "Medication Safety: A Guide for Health Care Facilities." Thompson has given presentations nationally and internationally; testified before the United States Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and a variety of federal agencies; and served on numerous advisory committees and governing boards for various public and private sector organizations.

Thompson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in cellular biology from Northeastern Oklahoma State University and Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy. He also holds a Master of Science in information technology with specialization in informatics and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus.