POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. –  Fruth Pharmacy is pleased to announce the promotion of Dana Richardson to the role of chief financial officer.

Dana Richardson

Dana’s added responsibilities as a senior member of the executive team will include finance, accounting, financial business developments and relationships, debt management and internal controls. Dana will report directly to Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy.

She comes with 27 years of accounting experience and 18 years of management experience.

Lynne Fruth, president of Fruth Pharmacy said, “We are pleased to name a local Mason County resident as our new CFO. Dana has done an excellent job as Controller here and previously at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Dana brings a great skill set, an amazing work ethic and a true commitment to Fruth and the local community.”

“I am very excited to join the Fruth executive team. I believe the potential for growth and continued service to our communities in West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. It is an extreme honor to be given this opportunity. I look forward to the key role this position serves as a member of the executive team and to Fruth as a whole,” stated Richardson.

Dana has been the controller at Fruth Pharmacy for four years, managing and streamlining the workflow in the accounting department. Dana also played an integral part in Fruth Pharmacy’s new Magstar computer system.

Dana received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Fairmont State College, now known as Fairmont State University. Dana received her Master of Professional Accountancy at West Virginia University and is a Certified Public Accountant.