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 is 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 24 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, 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 four languages (Polish, Chinese, Ukrainian and English). Marie has three children all of whom are law abiding citizens.

Ian Martineau, Operations Manager

Eleven 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 has been with Market Drugs Medical for six years. As well as working closely with clients coordinating distribution of products, Sally works closely 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 Chinese has also contributed to her value to the community and to Chinese speaking clients. 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 almost 17 years, Coordinator of Medical Records Jean Senger has been a model Market Drugs Medical 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 six 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.

Nate Hay, Sales Representative

Nate is a capricorn who likes long walks on the beach and candle light suppers with his beautiful wife. He is a huge Jerry Seinfeld sitcom fan. Nate is a Certified Athletic Therapist and spends many hours working with both professional and amatuer sports teams. He graduated from the University of Alberta in 2007 with Bachelor of Physical Recreation with Honours. He also graduated from Mount Royal College in 2006 with an advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy. Nate is a popular and caring professional who connects very well with all his patients, customers and fellow employees.

Tracey Blackmore, Compounding Pharmacy Technician

The newest member of Market Drugs Medical’s pharmacy team, Tracey joined our staff in February 2006. Tracey spends most of her day in the compounding area of the pharmacy as this area is considered her specialty. Born in Newfoundland and raised in Ontario, Tracey has also lived in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and now calls Alberta home. Tracey is also a proud mother, who hopes to raise a happy and healthy son and plans in the future to enjoy the company of many grandchildren.  Tracey has previously worked with heavy equipment, running a grader for road maintenance as well as being employed in the hospitality industry. She finally chose a pharma-medical profession as she desired a stable and enjoyable career. Though stability is desirable when choosing a job, Tracey is no wallflower: when 90 years old she expects to be celebrating her fifth straight win at her nursing home’s annual wheelchair race—a rather ambitious goal by anyone’s standards.

Lubov Kaczmar, Pharmacy Technician

Lubov Kaczmar was born and raised in Western Ukraine. Her life in Ukraine was devoted to the Opera and also to Sacred singing. Upon her immigration to Canada she raised a wonderful family and began work toward achieving her credentials as a Pharmacy Technician both at Red Deer College and then at the Academy of Learning in Edmonton. Lubov began her Pharmacy Technician Career in 2005 at Market Drugs Medical, under the experienced supervision of Pharmacy Manager, James Wu. She has since developed her skills and become an integral part of our Pharmacy staff. Luba continues her love of music as choir director and mentor to her 3 young children.

Donna Chuc, Pharmacy Technician

Donna started working at Market Drugs Medical as of September 2007. Before graduating from CDI College Pharmacy Technician program, Donna also studied at Grant MacEwan for 2 years in their Bachelors of Science program.  Always having an interest in the health science field, Donna is helping as well as learning about all the medical supplies, in addition to working in the pharmacy. She is slowly refreshing her memory with her second language Cantonese, to better serve our Chinese customers.

Luba Krys, Certified Fitter

Luba Krys has been working at Market Drugs Medical for 28 years and after Borys is the most senior employee. Though she has in the past been on staff full-time, today she comes in solely on Saturdays. 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.