The Metro Drugs Team!
Joey Tawil:
President and CEO (joeyt@metrodrugs.com)
Joe grew up in New York City and has been working in pharmacy since he was sixteen years old. As a father, Joe values parenthood and enjoys helping people create families. He is married with five children.
Adrian Elorza:
Director of Sales and Operations (adriane@metrodrugs.com)
Adrian has been with Metro Drugs for six years and has been in the drug store business since he was fifteen. Adrian emigrated from Cuba as a child, grew up in New York City and is a graduate of Pace University. Nothing is more important than family to Adrian. He understands the patience, compassion and empathy his staff must give to their patients. For Adrian, when you work for Metro Drugs, compassion is a job requirement.
Cheri Lajonchere RN, BSN:
Fertility Nurse/Field Sales Manager/Midwest Sales Representative, RN, BSN (cheril@metrodrugs.com)
Cheri is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She has worked in the fertility field for nineteen years, is an experienced IVF coordinator and has been with Metro Drugs for almost three years. She works closely with doctors and nurses as well as patients to ensure that they receive the best care. She is passionate about her work and enjoys making the dream of parenthood come true for her patients.
Reynolds Rodriguez:
Sales Representative for Southeast and Southwest territories. (reynoldsr@metrodrugs.com)
Reynolds has been with the Metro Drugs family for six years. He likes to create relationships with his clients that are built on trust and reliability. He believes it is important to give his clients the best information available to help them in the right direction. His quick wit will bring a smile to your face.
Heather Reichert:
Sales Representative for Northeast and Mid Atlantic Territories (heatherr@metrodrugs.com)
Heather is a compassionate and caring member of the Metro Drugs family. She has been with the company for four years and knows that her job involves more than just sales. She has been known to go the extra mile for her patients and has even personally delivered medication to them in the late night hours when necessary.
Awilda Marte-Aiken:
Sales Representative for New York City Area Territory (awildam@metrodrugs.com)
Awilda has been with Metro Drugs for four years and says that there is nothing that she wouldn’t do for a patient. She has prior experience in pharmaceuticals and has performed clinical trials. She is the mother of two beautiful daughters.
Vincenzo Ognibene:
Senior Fertility Specialist (vinnyo@metrodrugs.com)
Vinny has been a pharmacy tech and as asset to Metro Drugs for eight years. He has extensive pharmacy and fertility experience and enjoys helping the staff at Metro learn and grow. He likes to be hands on with the doctors and patients that he works with.
Claudia Yanka:
Third Party Specialist (claudiay@metrodrugs.com)
Claudia has ten years of experience with Metro Drugs and is the contact person for insurance questions and needs. She understands how difficult dealing with insurance can be and is there for the patient to make the process easier.
Julissa Herrera:
Fertility Administrative Assistant and Patient Services Associate (julissah@metrodrugs.com)
Julissa has been with Metro Drugs for two years and received her Bachelor’s of Science in Health Science from Stony Brook University. She has a caring approach to her job and is there to help the patient. For Julissa, helping her patients is more than just a job.
Jannet Mey:
Donor Egg and Patient Services Coordinator (jannetm@metrodrugs.com)
Jannet started with Metro Drugs in September of 2004 and is a graduate of Stony Brook University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Science and Women Studies. Jannet takes the time to listen to her patients needs and understands that infertility can be a challenging experience to go through. She sees her job as more than just sales and was recently rewarded with the wonderful news that one of her patients had just given birth.
Damaris Colon:
Fertility Specialist (damarisc@metrodrugs.com)
Damaris has worked at Metro Drugs as a Fertility Specialist for two years and has been a pharmacy technician for more than ten years. Damaris is an asset to both patients and doctors and understands that teamwork makes a big difference in the lives of patients. As a Mom herself, Damaris values being a parent and the pleasure that it brings her and works hard to help others achieve their dream of becoming a parent.