Christi Epps
CEO, Longs Pharmacy Solutions
Christi Epps is the CEO of Longs Pharmacy Solutions and has spearheaded its emergence as a leading provider of retail and specialty pharmacy services and solutions. Christi focuses on creating enterprise value while maintaining excellent customer service as the core value of the company. With a national presence and over 30 locations, Christi leads nearly 500 employees with a focus and commitment to help everyone live better lives though customer-focused pharmacy services and a commitment to community support.
Prior to Longs, Christi served the South Carolina Division of CVS Caremark Specialty Pharmacy. She came to CVS from K-Mart after serving 14 years as a Pharmacy Manager. Christi joined the Longs team in 2005 and has served in multiple roles within the company prior to becoming CEO. As a pharmacist, she supported the organic growth of the company from seven locations to twenty locations. As Director of Business Development and Director of Operations, she expanded the company’s presence in the HIV and Autoimmune Diseases market as well as led the strategic and operational performance of the company.
Christi supports United Way of the Midlands, South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Converse College, the Mental Illness Recovery Center and the Palmetto Health Atrium Society. She serves as an advisor for the Walker Leadership Scholars at the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, a Trustee for the Central Carolina Community Foundation Board and a Trustee for Converse College. Christi earned her bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy in 1992 and her doctor of pharmacy degree from University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy in 1997.