About LifeScience Logistics

VISION

ENVIRONMENTAL

David Cheetham

Chief Executive Officer

David is a highly experienced healthcare distribution executive with over 25 years of experience in improving supply chain solutions throughout the industry, ranging from large companies to startups. David joined LifeScience Logistics (LSL) as the CEO in July 2022. 

Before joining LSL, David served as the Executive Vice President of United Allergy Services, where he contributed to the company’s growth and success. Prior to that role, David served as President and General Manager of the Manufacturer Services division of Amerisourcebergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC), where he successfully led the division’s operations and implemented innovative solutions. 

David also co-founded Sonexus Health, LLC, where he led the company’s expansion and later navigated a successful acquisition transition to Cardinal Health Corporation (NYSE:CAH). After the acquisition, David took charge of the Specialty Pharmaceutical Services Division, where he continued to demonstrate his expertise in the healthcare industry. 

David holds a BA from Tulane University and has been recognized for his contributions to the industry. With his extensive experience and leadership skills, David is well-positioned to lead LSL to greater heights and continue its legacy of providing outstanding healthcare supply chain solutions. 

David Allen

Chief Financial Officer

David joined LSL in April 2022 and leads financial strategy, planning, analysis, reporting and treasury as well as customer-facing order-to-cash operations. Previously David served in CFO, COO and CEO roles with growth-oriented private equity-backed companies in the logistics, outsourcing and tech-enabled services sectors. He began his career at PwC where he served middle-market clients on audit, public and private debt and equity financing, financial consulting, and M&A engagements.

David earned an MBA from the Tuck school at Dartmouth College and holds a BBA degree in accounting with honors from Stephen F. Austin State University. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.

Manik Tewari

Chief Information Officer

Manik serves as the Chief Information Officer for LSL, a position he has held since October 2022, with responsibility for successful performance of information technology platforms and functions across all LSL locations. Most recently, he served as the CIO for Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas where he oversaw IT for eight different sales and manufacturing companies across North America. Prior to Toyo, he served as CIO for AACSB International, CIO for Pilot Thomas Logistics, and CTO for Autocar trucks. Before those positions, he worked in roles of increasing responsibility at Allison Transmission and General Motors. Manik earned his bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from V. R. Siddhartha Engineering College, his master’s in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University, and his MBA from Indiana University.

John Blackington

VP of Business Development

John was named Vice President, Business Development in January 2022. Previously, he served as the Director, Business Development since September 2014. He joined LSL in 2009 and has held various roles in marketing, account management, and sales. Prior to joining LSL, John held operational and merchandising roles with Coca-Cola Enterprises. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma.

Joseph Fountaine

VP of Infrastructure Services

Joseph was promoted to Vice President of Infrastructure Services in October of 2022. Before that promotion, he served LSL as Director of Facilities Management beginning in December 2011. Before joining LSL, Joseph served as Facilities Manager for Lockheed Martin Information Technology supporting the Strategic National Stockpile and was a Facilities Manager at KeySpan Energy for over 17 years. He has over 30 years of experience in construction management, planning, IT coordination, and project management. Joe is an active member of the International Facilities Management Association.

Paul Hayward

VP of Quality and Compliance

Paul joined LSL’s executive leadership team in December of 2015. Paul was promoted to VP of Quality and Compliance in April of 2021. Prior to LSL, Paul served as the Vice President of Operations for Azaya Therapeutics, UrgentRx, and Pernix Therapeutics. Paul has over 27 years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing operations, product development, validation, and supply chain management in the pharmaceutical, medical device and biologics industries with organizations that include Reckitt Benckiser and Allergan Pharmaceuticals. Paul holds a Bachelor of Biology and Chemistry from Southwest Baptist University and a Master of Science in Chemistry from Baylor University. He is a member of ASQ and PDA.

Tiffany Roussel

VP of Organizational Development

Tiffany joined LSL’s executive leadership team in June of 2012. Tiffany was promoted to VP of Organizational Development in January of 2022. Before LSL, she spent 21 years in higher education as the Director of Housing and Residence Life and Adjunct Faculty at the University of North Texas. Tiffany is a training and performance improvement specialist with a focus on talent acquisition, professional development, and fostering an engaged and leadership-focused workplace. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Applied Technology, Training and Development, both from the University of North Texas.  She is a member of the American Society of Training and Development.

Chris Mizener

VP of Client Success

As the leader of LSL’s Client Success team, Chris is responsible for client implementations, account management, and customer service. Chris joined the LSL executive leadership team in January of 2016. Chris has over 24 years of experience in supply chain logistics with roles in client services, operations, finance, transportation, and industrial engineering with organizations that include LSL and UPS. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY.  

Charlie Zerbo 

VP of GSA Operations

Charlie joined the LSL team in March of 2011.  He was promoted to VP of GSA Operations in January of 2023. Before LSL, Charlie was the Group Manager Distribution for Beckman Coulter and Sr. Manager of Supply Chain for Olympus America. Charlie has over 30 years of experience in diagnostic, durable medical equipment, and pharmaceutical supply chain, storage, transportation, and distribution.