Mark Ferbey, CEO, President
Mark is the son of Market Drugs Medical founders Borys and Gloria Ferbey. Mark was born in Edmonton, Alberta and raised in a Ukrainian bilingual household. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta in 1982, Mark joined his parents at Market Drugs Medical where he worked in the Home Health Care Division. His strengths in management and business development helped to foster the unique Pharmacy and Medical product company Market Drugs Medical is today. Ten years after graduation, Mark experienced one of his proudest moments when he and wife Lorraine purchased Market Drugs Medical from Borys and Gloria in 1992. Mark became majority shareholder and President - a position he retains to this day. Along with three beautiful children, Mark’s legacy will undoubtedly be the innovative pharma-medical company that he has created in Market Drugs Medical.
Lorraine Ferbey, Controller
Lorraine began her career with Market Drugs Medical in 1985 following a year with Holt Renfrew in the fashion industry. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Lorraine received her Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba in 1984. In 1992, Lorraine and husband Mark purchased Market Drugs Medical from Mark’s parents Borys and Gloria Ferbey. Lorraine’s education in business has been invaluable, controlling the company’s finances and establishing prudent administration. Lorraine is the mother of three wonderful children and is an avid fan of their hockey and dance obsessions.
Borys Ferbey, Consultant
Market Drugs Medical founder Borys Ferbey proudly celebrated the company’s 40th Anniversary in 2005. Though Borys is no longer an active pharmacist, during his time he served as President of the Pharmaceutical Association of Alberta, Vice- President of the Canadian Pharmaceutical Association and from the same organization he received the Meritorious Service Award. Son and current President of Market Drugs Medical, Mark Ferbey highly respects Borys’ experience and sagacity and has ensured that in the capacity of consultant, Borys remains a visible component of Market Drugs Medical. A pharmacist for 56 years, Borys keeps his mind nimble reading various medical and pharmaceutical magazines.
James Wu, Pharmacy Manager
Pharmacy Manager James Wu began his over 25 year career at Market Drugs Medical as a young apprentice learning the essence of community pharmacy practice in an ethnically diverse environment. Hired by Borys Ferbey fresh out of the University of Alberta Pharmacy program, James has matured to become a proud family man and a knowledgeable pharmacist. James’ degree may be in Pharmacy, however, he is extremely proficient in virtually all aspects of the modern pharma-medical company. From medical-surgical supplies and TENS to ostomy and urological products, James can help clients in many Health Care areas in English or Chinese. Despite working long hours with extreme dedication, James knows that at the end of the day the most important things in life are good health and the love of family.
Ron Marcinkoski, Compounding/ IV Pharmacist
Market Drugs Medical is honored to have talented Compounding/ IV Pharmacist Ron Marcinkoski as part of our team. Ron graduated from the University of Alberta in 1980. In the last 26 years he has gained immeasurable experience through ownership of Alpha Custom Prescription Centre, TLC Pharmacy, Wabamum Pharmacy, Matima Pharmaceutical and Hospital in the Home. Ron began caring for palliative patients in 1991 and developed a community sterile products practice to make injections for home use. Sterile products are used for many types of therapies; erectile dysfunction, hydration, pain, iron-chelation and antibiotics - just to name a few. Ron also speaks Ukrainian and the little Japanese that he picked up while teaching English as a Second Language in that country. Though Ron has accomplished much, he is proudest of his marriage and children. He also still has a few things he would like to do: write a good book and travel to Egypt.
Marie Muszynski, Pharmacist
Pharmacist Marie Muszynski received her B.Sc. Pharm. for the University of Alberta in 1977. Although she has had a long and varied resume of experiences Marie finds the pharma-medical industry uniquely interesting. Marie’s areas of greatest interest are women’s health issues and bio-equivalent hormone replacement. Marie has had an out of the ordinary experience with Market Drugs Medical; as a newly graduated pharmacist she worked one shift with us, then was re-hired part-time for two years (2000-2002) and in2005 became our third full-time pharmacist. Marie also speaks Polish, creating a pharmacy team that can help clients in five languages (Polish, Chinese, Filipino, Ukrainian and English). Marie has three children all of whom are law abiding citizens.
Ian Martineau, Operations Manager
Over ten years ago, Ian Martineau began working at Market Drugs Medical as a delivery driver. Today he holds the position of Operations Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the company. Ian’s specialties at Market Drugs Medical include Bathroom Safety Equipment, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and TENS. Ian dreams of one day traveling the world and cites his proudest moments to date, the births of his two beautiful daughters.
Sally Poon, Home Health Care Manager
Specialty Purchasing Coordinator Sally Poon works closely with clients coordinating distribution of products, as well as with drugstores throughout Alberta for which Market Drugs Medical performs a wholesaling service. Always helpful and positive, Sally is an exceptionally hard worker with outstanding customer service. Her ability to speak Cantonese has also contributed to her value to the community and to Cantonese speaking clients.Sally recently received the 2009 Allan Porter Memorial Award from the Friends of Ostomates Worldwide, an association that collects and sends unused ostomy supplies free of charge to people in need in developing countries. Sally has been heading Market Drugs Medical's donation effort for many years and we are proud that the effort she has put into this cause has been recognized. Before joining our team, Sally used her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology as a social worker in the Edmonton area. She considers her proudest moments to be the charity work she has done for the Food Bank, the Boys and Girls Club and the time spent helping to build houses with Habitat for Humanity.
Jean Senger, Coordinator of Medical Records & Certified Fitter
For her entire career with Market Drugs Medical Coordinator of Medical Records Jean Senger has been a model employee. Jean has previously worked in Criminal and Traffic Court and has also scheduled timetables for NAIT and Grant MacEwan College. Though Jean considers her specialties at Market Drugs Medical to be paperwork and Alberta Aids to Daily Living claims, she is a fully capable and experienced certified compression stocking fitter. By the time Jean is 90 years old she hopes that Aids to Daily Living will be assisting her!
Valerie Hallet, Medical Customer Service & Certified Fitter
Certified Fitter Val Hallet has been with Market Drugs Medical for over 5 years. Val specializes in mastectomy and ostomy care, compression therapy and the treatment of Lymphadema. For 11 years prior to Market Drugs Medical, Val was employed as a pharmacy technician. She is very proud of her two daughters, one of who was recently married. Val hopes that her future holds many grandchildren, good health and a trip to Belize.
Tania Van de Vosse, Certified Appliance Technician
Tania Van de Vosse would like to run the length of the Great Wall of China-the whole 6 700 kilometers. No, she is not an ultra-marathon racer; she is a Certified Appliance Technician at Market Drugs Medical. Hailing from Prince George BC, Tania worked two years in the Home Health Care industry before moving to Edmonton. In her four years at Market Drugs Medical, she has come to specialize in ostomy care, mastectomy care, compression stocking fittings, TENS and orthopedic supports. However, as Tania is a former First-Aid Attendant, she will always have a special place in her heart for Wound Care.
Anna Lilley , Staff Liason, Marketing & Medical Sales Representative
Anna's first job with the company was sorting pill vials for her grandfather, original Market Drugs Medical owener Borys Ferbey. Subsequently Anna has worked at MDM during summers off school. She graduated from the University of Alberta in 2008 with Bachelor of Science majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Economics. She is currently 'learning the ropes' of the company and is learning as much as possible about the pharmacy and home medical industries as she can.
Luba Krys, Certified Fitter
Luba Krys has been working at Market Drugs Medical for over 30 years and after Borys is the most senior employee. Though she has in the past been on staff full-time, today she comes part-time. Luba is proficient in the fitting of compression stockings, mastectomy and support products and can help customers with urological supply orders. She is able to assist customers in English and Ukrainian.
Maggie Mae, External Company Liason & Deliveries
Market Drugs Medical is pleased to welcome Maggie Mae to our ever-expanding pharma-medical team. Responsible for deliveries and external customer service, Maggie is in a unique position to maintain the important relationships we have strived to develop with clients who are unable to personally visit our store. Maggie has previously been employed as a life insurance agent, broadcaster and young offenders probation officer. Maggie is fluent in the ‘Newfanese’ dialect as she is originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Shannon LaFleur, Pharmacy Assistant
Phoenix Li, Pharmacy Assistant
Faith Gam-Ad, Pharmacy Assistant
Penny Konrad, Front Store Customer Service
