Dexter, Missouri - Owners and employees at Key Drugs welcomed the Chamber of Commerce and the public to their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, August 24, 2015.

Marty and Julita Michel are the owners of Key Drug.  Key Drug has two locations in Poplar Bluff in addition to the new store in Dexter.

They have a full-size pharmacy, medical equipment and even a drive-through for your convenience.  The pharmacy has the latest technology providing an App to help with refills.  They also help you synchronize medicines and provide auto refills.

"Marty has been employed by Key Drugs since 1983 when he graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy with honors. In 1984 Marty was certified as an Orthopedic Supports Fitter and in 1990 he received his Certified Diabetes Educator license. Marty graduated from SEMO University Law Enforcement Academy in 1993 and received his post graduate degree from William Woods University in 2001 with a Masters in Business Administration. Marty holds a certificate in Compounding medications as well as CPR and AED training. Marty is also a licensed immunizer for vaccinations and has served on the Missouri Board of Pharmacy for 8 years while being president for 5 of those years. He is currently a member of the Missouri State Pharmacy Association executive board."

"Julita has been with Key Drugs since 1994. She has a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting that she received through Southeast Missouri State University.  Before her employment with Key Drugs she was an office manager with Superior Business Products. She has also been trained in CPR. Julita is very involved with the Animal Welfare Alliance of Southeast Missouri (AWA) and currently she is an executive board member and treasurer of AWA.  Julita is also a member of the Senate Bill 40 board."

Shown in the photo are from left to right: Leslie Kyle, Lori Bishop, Alderman Jerry Corder, Chamber First Vice President Debbie Stidham, Mayor Joe Weber, Owners Marty Michel, Julita Michel, Gloria and Ken Michel, Chamber President Kevin Bishop, Pharmacist Brandy Hassbroek, Pharmacist Natalie Bari, and Key Drugs employees LeShae Gibson, Kaysea Kirshaw, and Chrystal Blackwell.

To learn more about Key Drugs go to their website by clicking HERE.