Meet Our Staff

Dan Jespersen
Since 1964
Owner - Pharmacist
W.I.T. (whatever it takes)
"My real goal is to provide an atmosphere where people enjoy coming, and where we can develop long-term relationships with them."

Janice Jespersen
Since 1973
Servant Leader/Co-Owner
"Desiring to be a faithful steward of what God has entrusted to us by serving the needs of people. My goal is to 'let our light so shine before others that they would see our good deeds and glorify God.'" - Matthew 5:16

Diana Caruth
27 years
Bookkeeper
"Here at Ben Franklin Apothecary people are like family. I love the flexibility of being able to work at home, I am able to work and be around my grandchildren which has been wonderful."

Jerry Boyd
8 years
Receiving/Delivery Driver/Store Front Employee
"What I love most about Ben Franklin Apothecary are the people I work with and the customers I have come to know."

Gary Fadeley
6 years
Delivery Driver/Deli Employee/Handyman
"The people are friendly, we are like family. Come join our family!"

Chris Dargin
13 years
Relief Pharmacist
"What I love most about Ben Franklin Apothecary is the feeling of being at home."

Rosilanda Ann Burton
10 years
Pharmacy Assistant Manager (Help manage the pharmacy.)
"At Ben Franklin Apothecary I enjoy being able to get to know the patients and build long lasting friendships. I appreciate my employees and coworkers for their hard work in everything they do. The work and life balance at Ben Franklin Apothecary allows me to tend to my family needs when needed. I also enjoy bringing my daughter to the quilt shop to get one on one quilting/sewing lessons from Mrs. Rägi Marino."

Cynthia Black
23 years
Pharmacy Tech
"My bosses are amazing and they genuinely care about you as a person. I like to input prescriptions and help the customers. I also like seeing all of the new products come in and the seasons change with the decor."

Florine Silmon
19 years
Compounding Pharmacy Technician
"I enjoy working each day at Ben Franklin Apothecary. Each day is different, there's never a day that is the same."

Mary Adams
9 years
Pharmacy Tech
"I love my fellow co-workers and our customers."

Ivette Marquez
7 years
Pharmacy Tech
"I love the fact I get to know my customers so well that they start to become family and friends outside of these doors."

Patricia A. Chisholm
12 years
Store Front Employee
"I love to meet the needs of our Christian based customers, through Ben Franklin Apothecary a Christian based family store. I enjoy greeting people before and after their visit, and making sure they are appreciated, and welcomed/invited back to visit our store again. A lot of the time, people don't even know how they bless me! I give God all the praise for my job! It is my happy place! Thank you Dan and Janice."

Rägi Marino
4 years
Quilt Shop Expert and Advocate
"I am our sewing, crochet, knitting, and quilting instructor. I bring an exemplary level of professionalism and expertise to the quilt shop. I enjoy our customers and my classes."

Pat Whitten
Several Months
Sales Consultant/Volunteer
"After my husband John passed away in 2018, I found myself needing something to do. Serving others at Ben Franklin Apothecary is something I love to do. At 82 years old, know you are never too old to work."

Sarah Nelson
2 years
Store Front Employee/Occasional Deli Employee
"I love how friendly the storefront people are, the cute clothing items, and that I find cute "finds" that I can't find anywhere else."

Érica Woodell
Several Months
Store Front Employee
"I enjoy the family atmosphere at Ben Franklin Apothecary. I love that this is a Christian run store. I enjoy meeting new people and helping customers find just the right item for them."

Sandra Ann Riggs
11 years
Kitchen's Deli Employee
"Inside of Kitchen's Deli I bake pies (close to 200 pies during Thanksgiving), I'm the main chef for the chicken salads and tuna salad. I love that Ben Franklin Apothecary is a family oriented business and everyone acts like family."

Frances Perdomo
8 years
Kitchen's Deli Employee
"When I interact with Ben Franklin Apothecary customers and employees, everyone is very friendly. The friendliness brings out the best in me. I love to serve others, thus I enjoy Kitchen's Deli most!"

Abigail Woodell
1 year
Kitchen's Deli Employee
"It honestly feels like last blast from the past inside of Kitchen's Deli."

Stephanie Vega
Several Months
Pharmacy Tech Trainee
"Ben Franklin Apothecary has a very welcoming atmosphere. My coworkers are very friendly and they make coming to work a joy."

Terri Rodgers
1 year
Store Front/Pharmacy Employee
"Ben Franklin is a fun and inviting atmosphere with friendly faces. The coworkers and customers are a joy to be around."