Pete Tanguay - Life After High School
Since my graduation from college in December of 1979, I have worked for four companies and started five companies, three I have sold and two I actively work in. These are listed below in chronological order.
Systematics, Computer Programmer
Jan 1980 – Sep 1980
Developed software for the banking industry.
Baptist Medical System, IT Manager
Sep 1980 – Dec 1983
Software development, project management including operating system conversion projects, data analytics and IT department management for Shared Services division.
Personal Touch Software,
Founder and President
Jan 1984 – Aug 1986
Custom software development for the investment banking industry and computer training services. Developed portfolio management software used in multiple investment broker dealer companies. Acquired by BKD.
Management by Information,
Founder and President
Jan 1990 – Mar 2000
Home Infusion software company with customers in 46 states. Acquired by Option Care in Aug 1996.
Rock-Pond Solutions,
Founder and President
Mar 2000 – Sep 2018
Business and IT consulting services and Business Intelligence software/services to the home infusion, specialty pharmacy and HME industries. Rock-Pond had customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Acquired by Mediware in July 2018.
Rock-Pond Properties,
LLC Founder and President
Mar 2012 – Dec 2018
Limited partnership established to acquire commercial properties.
Rock Pond Pros, Founder and President
Jan 2019 – Current
Rock Pond Pros’ mission is to execute projects and build products to impact people locally ... globally. Our initiatives to date are the Pollinator Mural in downtown Conway, the WLN Central Arkansas Open professional women’s golf tournament and The Max Event Venue in downtown Conway.
Professional and Community
Involvement
Being active and contributing to my community has always been a priority. I currently hold the following board and volunteer positions:
American University College of Arts and Sciences Board of Directors
A leading student-centered research university located in Washington D.C.
Arkansas Community Foundation Board of Directors
Nonprofit organization that promotes smart giving to improve communities.
Genesis of Conway Central Arkansas Open Women’s Pro Golf Tournament – Founder and Co-Tournament Director.
Conway Symphony Orchestra Board - Fundraising Committee Chair
Previous board and volunteer positions:
Conway Area Chamber of Commerce Board
Conway Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board - Past Chair
Conway Downtown Partnership Board - Board Chair
Conway Area Leadership Institute – Underwriting Sponsor
Children’s Tumor Foundation Board
Women’s Leadership Network Academy - Underwriting Sponsor
Young Life Ministries Board of Directors – Little Rock
Soaring Wings Half Marathon Board of Directors
Chase Race and Paws 2 mile race Board of Directors
Conway Running Club Board of Directors
Conway Area Tennis Association – Founding member and Board of Directors
Arkansas Tennis Association – Board of Directors
USTA Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament – Tournament Committee and Tournament Chair
Arkansas Clipper Developers User Group – Founder and President
National Home Infusion Association (NHIA)
HIEC (Home Infusion EDI Coalition) Committee
Infusion Magazine editorial advisory board
Data Initiative Task Force
Publications and Presentations
I have a belief that the best way to know something is to hear it, see it, do it and teach it. As a result, I look for opportunities to publish and present information to “teach it” and therefore, fully “know it”.
During my career, I have published numerous articles on technology, data analytics, pharmacy, business and finance subjects in the following publications:
In addition, I was a contributing author to the Book, Handbook of Food-Drug Interactions Edited by Beverly McCabe, Eric H. Frankel and Jonathan J. Wolfe and published in 2003 by the CRC Press.
I have given numerous presentations on technology, data analytics, pharmacy and finance subjects for the following associations:
The Institute for Home IV and Nutritional Services
National Home Infusion Association
MedTrade – Home Medical Equipment Expo and Conference
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
American Society of Hospital Pharmacists
American Society of Health System Pharmacists – Homecare Division
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy
Healthcare Automation Users Group
Definitive Homecare Users Group
Mediware Users Group
Vital Care Annual Conferences