Omro Pharmacy Staff
Pharmacists
KEN BRESSERS, RPh Rho Chi
Ken purchased Omro Pharmacy in January of 2000. Originally from Milwaukee, he came to Omro somewhere around 1990 and planned on staying just a few months to help out the former owner, Dennis Hunt. Evidently he liked it here! Ken has worked for independent community pharmacies since 1965 and graduated from the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy in 1975. Among several other honorary positions and endeavors, he served as a member of the Board of the Wisconsin Pharmacy Society and has been a clinical instructor for the Concordia School of Pharmacy. Throughout the years and even to this day, Ken is very active in and is continually a benefactor to all of the Omro area civic organizations and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. When he is not busy working, he enjoys spending time with his two sons, Bob and Kenny, his grandchildren Quinn and Bella and the love of his life, Grace. As he is getting older, Ken is finally able to spend more and more time indulging in his lifelong passion of films. His company, Dystopian Films- USA, has produced several feature films over the past ten years. Look closely and you may find him as a character in every one of them.
CALI FELIX, Pharm. D.
Cali Felix began working as a full-time pharmacist at Omro Pharmacy in April 2016. Cali is a 2008 graduate of the University of Minnesota with doctorate of pharmacy (Pharm.D.). She has special interests in Long-term Care earning her Board Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy in 2020 . Cali lives in Omro with Ranger and Benzo. Cali doesn’t have spare time…
REID VAN GYSEL, Pharm.D.
Reid began working at Omro Pharmacy during the summer of 2015. He started out as a pharmacy technician and attended of the University of Wisconsin in Madison to earn his Pharm.D. degree. Reid was a stellar high school athlete in Fall River and is still able to enjoy this passion as the coach of the Omro High School junior varsity boys basketball team. When Reid is not working or at school, he enjoys traveling the world and hanging out with friends and family. FUN FACTS: Reid’s father is former Omro Police Officer, Brent Van Gysel, and his grandfather is Omro’s favorite cook, Al Van Gysel, who owned and operated Main Street Restaurant for many years.
SARAH FALK, Pharm.D.
Sarah has been with Omro Pharmacy since September 2024. She grew up in the small town of Park Falls, where her dad owned the local independent pharmacy. She graduated from Midwestern University in Chicago. Sarah lives with her husband and their two sons and in her spare time, she loves skiing and chasing the kids around.
Team Members
SHANNON
Shannon is the operations manager and privacy officer of Omro Pharmacy. She graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations and advertising. She is a fan of the Brewers, Packers and Badgers and loves traveling, concerts, red wine and spending time with her friends and family, especially her three nieces.
BROOKE “THE PUPPY”
Brooke has been here for almost 6 years come this September 2019. She is our ostomy and billing specialist, she takes care of all ostomy supplies and the billing to insurance for them, She also takes care of the billing for DME (Durable Medical Equipment), diabetic shoes, and Managed Care Programs. Her nickname at the pharmacy is Pup Dog as at the time she was the youngest working in the pharmacy, which she no longer is the youngest! YAY!
CHARLIE
Charlie joined our team as a compounding technician in the fall of 2025. He spends his day creating custom creams, capsules and products for our pharmacy customers. Fun fact, he has two cats: one with no eyes and one with two eyes. In his spare time he enjoys drawing.
DANETTE
After working at Haase’s Supper Club for 18 years, Danette a.k.a Thumper a.k.a Doughnut joined Omro Pharmacy in August 2010. She is our head pharmacy tech and fills lots of prescriptions! At home, she has two German shepherds and a husky that keep her very busy.
MATT “HOOPER”
Matthew started at Omro Pharmacy as a cashier in July of 2013. He currently works in pharmacy customer service and manages the medical equipment department. He coordinates and handles equipment repairs. He also manages the ice cream shop and is always willing to help out wherever he is needed- after hours deliveries, running errands and even picking up lunch!. He enjoys hiking and reading in his spare time. Ken’s nickname for Matt is “Hooper.”
INGRID
Ingrid heads up the bubble packing department at Omro Pharmacy and packages prescriptions so our customers can stay organized and compliant in their meds. She also works with our delivery department and fills in wherever she can. She is the proud owner of a poodle named Lilly who we affectionately call our “pharm dog.” She enjoys spending time with her three sons, Lily the dog and her two cats. She also loves camping.
TINA
Tina started working in a pharmacy in 1991 as a pharmacy technician. She joined Omro Pharmacy in 2016. Tina loves spending time with her daughter, Kelsey and her grandson Kelvin. Also, she enjoys watching movies, travelling and hunting for Pokemon. Ken’s nickname for Tina is Hotdog.
LISA
Lisa is one of our pharmacy techs and spends much of her filling prescriptions. You can also find her managing inventory and helping customers in the store. She is originally from Texas, has three sons and enjoys travelling and baking in her spare time.
PENNY
Penny works as pharmacy tech at Omro Pharmacy and also handles our teeth whitening department. She and her husband have three children, one beautify granddaughter and a dog. Penny is Greek and she loves travelling and cooking. (Her baklava is legendary at the pharmacy.) FUN FACT: Penny has known Ken since she was 16 years old and worked as a tech for him in Milwaukee.
TANNER
Tanner is our utility player here at Omro Pharmacy and always up to help whenever and wherever he is needed. You may find him up in our medical equipment department, working the drive thru window, scooping ice cream or answering phones. He is studying biochemistry at UW Oshkosh and in his free times likes puzzles and reading. FUN FACT: Tanner’s sister, Layken, works as a tech at Advanced Care Pharmacy of Omro, our long term care pharmacy. Ken’s nickname for him is “Curly Top.”
ROBIN
Robin is our delivery and mail coordinator and she spends her days wrangling all of our drivers and making sure our customers receive their orders. She is constantly on the go with her two sons in basketball, track and football. She enjoys watching their games/events and spending time with her family and friends. She loves to lighten the mood by making people laugh, smile and come together.
KOURTNIE
Kourtnie joined our team as a pharmacy tech in the spring of 2026. Originally from New Jersey, she is a military wife, which is what brought the family to Wisconsin. She and her husband have two daughters and many animals, mostly dogs. Kourtnie might not always remember your name- but she will definitely remember your dog’s name! If you don’t catch her working here, you’ll probably find her shopping at Target.
CONNIE
Connie is our behind-the-scenes lady who opens the store every morning. She tidies up and gets everything ready for the day before we even open. You might not see her in the pharmacy but you will notice her work keeping the shelves neat, making popcorn and keeping the ice cream stocked.
In Remembrance of Past Staff Members
DENNIS HUNT
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ERIC FELIX
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GLORIA KAUTZA
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MARILYN KOBERDANZ
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FRAN MORELAND
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Lily
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