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Guidepost Solutions Promotes Three Leaders to Drive Continued Growth of DEA Regulatory Compliance Practice
Guidepost Solutions, a global leader in domestic and international investigations, compliance solutions, monitoring, and security and technology consulting, today announced the promotions of Krista Tongring to president, Susannah Herkert to executive vice president, and Sarah Osborne Pechnick to managing director of its DEA Regulatory Compliance practice. Tongring will continue to lead the practice group, providing strategic guidance to clients on navigating and complying with DEA regulations, while mitigating financial risk and safeguarding reputational integrity.
“The promotions of Krista, Susannah, and Sarah are a result of their tremendous effort and growth both individually and collaboratively,” said Julie Myers Wood, CEO of Guidepost Solutions. “These promotions reflect Guidepost’s commitment to strengthening its leadership in regulatory compliance and recognizing the team’s significant contributions to the practice’s success.”
Guidepost’s DEA Regulatory Compliance practice, founded by former senior DEA leader Louis Millione and now lead by Krista Tongring, is comprised of former DEA personnel, all of whom are nationally respected experts, including a former DEA diversion attorney and compliance professional, diversion investigators, and special agents, who ensure compliance with the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The team has successfully developed compliance programs that withstand DEA scrutiny, helping clients avoid financial and reputational risks from potential enforcement actions, and has proactively reviewed and enhanced clients’ current compliance programs. The DEA Regulatory Compliance team has worked with almost every category of individual or entity registered by the DEA, including hospital systems, wholesale distributors, manufacturers, narcotic treatment programs, pharmacies, veterinarians, and individual practitioners. Given their vast experience, the team offers extensive training for registrants that can be customized to meet individualized needs.
Krista Tongring, with over 20 years of government service, including her role as acting section chief in the DEA’s Office of Compliance, continues to lead the DEA Regulatory Compliance practice. She specializes in managing compliance engagements, monitorships, and investigations, conducting DEA compliance assessments, and delivering sustainable solutions tailored to clients’ organizational needs.
Susannah Herkert, a nationally recognized expert, has led over 150 mock DEA inspections for numerous, leading hospital and healthcare systems. She serves as an expert witness in high-profile drug diversion cases, develops compliance protocols, conducts assessments, and creates standardized inspection readiness templates for DEA registrants.
Sarah Osborne Pechnick, leveraging her experience as a DEA diversion investigator, training instructor, and staff coordinator, supports DEA registrants with anti-diversion policies, mock inspections, security assessments, and tailored training programs to mitigate enforcement risks.
Krista Tongring
President, DEA Regulatory Compliance Practice
As President, Ms. Tongring leads Guidepost’s DEA Regulatory Compliance Practice, in addition to playing a lead role in overseeing a variety of compliance engagements, monitorships, and investigatory matters. She brings a vast background of investigative, governmental, regulatory, and compliance experience to Guidepost. Her experience allows her to provide clients with customized solutions that consider the client’s organization and culture, among other factors, to ensure these solutions are sustainable.
Susannah F. Herkert
Executive Vice President, DEA Regulatory Compliance Practice
Susannah Herkert is a nationally recognized expert in the area of pharmaceutical controlled substance investigations and regulatory compliance. As a DEA compliance consultant, Ms. Herkert works with pharmacies and other DEA registrants that have been restricted by their suppliers in evaluating and enhancing their controlled substance polices and processes.
Sarah Pechnick
Managing Director, DEA Regulatory Compliance Practice
Sarah Osborne Pechnick is an expert in pharmaceutical controlled substance investigations and regulatory compliance. She proudly served with the Drug Enforcement Administration for more than 13 years.
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