About

Mark Griffin

President and Chief Executive Officer

Mark Griffin is a second generation family-owner of Lewis Drug Stores. His 30 years of experience with the company have given him considerable knowledge and experience in the retail and drug store industries.

Since starting as Vice President of Inventory Control in 1978, Mark worked his way up to Executive Vice President in 1982 and was named President and CEO in 1986. With three decades of retail and pharmacy experience behind him, Mr. Griffin watches over all Lewis locations in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, ensuring a quality customer service experience for every shopper.

Mr. Griffin is involved in a number of professional business boards, including the Board of Directors for Raven Industries and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation. Mr. Griffin also acts as vice chairman of the Chain Drug Consortium, LLC and as a nominating committee chairman and executive committee member of the NACDS.



Scott Cross

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Scott Cross began employment with Lewis Drug in March 1997 as Chief Financial Officer, named Executive Vice President January 2005.



Robert Meyer

General Merchandise and Marketing Manager

Bob Meyer began employment with Lewis Drug in March of 1977 in sales. Promoted to department manager and moved into buying area in 1984 continuing in that capacity until January 2005 when promoted to Merchandise and Marketing Manager.



Gene Elrod

Vice President, Human Resources and Loss Prevention

Gene Elrod began employment with Lewis Drug in 1970.



William Ladwig

Vice President, Professional Services

William Ladwig started employment with Lewis Drug as a staff pharmacist in 1979, promoted to Chief Pharmacist 1988, was named Vice President of Professional Services 1995.