Dr. Tom Campbell has been named dean of the Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy, Provost W. Craig Bledsoe has announced.

Campbell previously served as interim dean of the college. He succeeds Dr. Roger Davis, founding dean of the college.

He brings with him more than 30 years of experience in various aspects of pharmacy practice to his role as dean including patient care, pharmaceutical industry management and higher education. Campbell has been part of the college's administrative team since its founding in 2007 and has played a significant role in building the program with Davis.

Campbell received his Associate of Science degree from Columbia State Community College and then went on to complete the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy and received board certification in pharmacotherapy. His prior work experience includes a pharmacy practice residency with emphasis on geriatric medicine with VA Medical Center in Memphis, clinical pharmacy and research coordinator at Columbus Regional Health System in Columbus, Georgia, and senior director for cardiovascular medical affairs at Sanofi Pharmaceuticals. Campbell also served as clinical assistant professor at Auburn University. He has served as president of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association and served on the Board of Directors. He is a member of AACP, APhA, ASHP, TPA, and ACCP.