Steve Connell is a healthcare executive and pharmacy industry leader with more than 20 years of experience helping independent and long-term care pharmacy owners improve profitability, strengthen operations, and achieve sustainable growth. Throughout his career, he has built strategic partnerships with pharmacy owners, buying groups, wholesalers, and healthcare vendors, delivering solutions that address financial, operational, and market challenges.
Steve has held leadership roles with AmerisourceBergen (now Cencora), Pharmacy Providers Service Corporation (PPSC), KARE PharmTech, and WeCreate Corporate Partners. His experience includes group leadership, pharmacy aggregation, wholesaler negotiations, business development, long-term care pharmacy, and pharmacy technology solutions. He has consistently driven revenue growth, improved member retention, negotiated complex agreements, and helped pharmacy owners navigate an increasingly competitive healthcare environment.
Today, as Founder of WeCreate Corporate Partners and Co-Founder of PharmaFlex Funds, Steve works closely with independent and long-term care pharmacy owners across the country to align innovative solutions with their unique business needs. Drawing on decades of industry experience and an extensive network of strategic partners, he helps pharmacy owners improve cash flow, access growth capital, evaluate technology and operational solutions, navigate reimbursement pressures, pursue acquisition opportunities, and strengthen their long-term competitive position. Known for his consultative approach and commitment to client success, Steve is passionate about helping independent pharmacies remain strong, profitable, and positioned for sustainable growth.