DUR Board Members

Refer to the Texas Drug Utilization Review Board Handbook for member information and how to apply for membership.

Physicians and pharmacists

  • Alejandro D. Kudisch, M.D., D.F. A.P.A. (McAllen) (Chair)
  • Jennifer Fix, Pharm. D (Burleson) (Vice-chair)
  • Scott Blaszczyk, Pharm.D., BCGP (Dallas)
  • Marlo Brawner, M.D. (Livingston)
  • Dominique Brewster, Pharm.D, BCPS, BCGP, AAHIVP (Houston)
  • Deborah E. Briggs, M.D. (Austin)
    • Term ends Aug. 31, 2023
  • Robert L. Hogue, M.D., F.A.A.F.M. (Brownwood)
    • Term ends Aug. 31, 2023
  • Heather Holmes, M.D. (Amarillo)
  • Sarah E. Kubes, Pharm. D. (San Antonio)
  • Jill N. Lester, Pharm. D. (Dallas)
  • Brigetta Martinez, Pharm. D., BCPPS, MASPHM (Edinburg)
  • Richard Noel, M.D. (Spring)
    • Term ends Aug. 31, 2023
  • Kim Pham, D.O. (Dallas)
    • Term ends Aug. 31, 2023
  • Joshua R. Tonche-Johns, Pharm. D. (Richardson)
  • Natalie N. Vanek, M.D. (Houston)
  • Kathryn L. Velasquez, Pharm. D. (Houston)
  • Carlos Viesca, M.D. (El Paso)

Managed care representatives

  • Salil V. Deshpande, M.D., M.B.A. (Sugar Land), UnitedHealthcare
    • Term ends Aug. 31, 2023
  • Lisa Sprenger, Pharm. D., BCPS (Kingsville), Driscoll Children's Health Plan

Consumer advocate

  • Dennis A. Borel (Austin)

Annual Disclosures

Vacancies