Travis Plumley, originally from Convoy, Ohio had previously earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Toledo in Pharmaceutical Science and minored in Business and Chemistry.  After graduating and having some difficulty finding a career, he took a job as a technician at Walgreens Pharmacy until he found his calling.  That helped him decide he wanted to become a pharmacist and he started applying to schools.  He had not heard of UF’s pharmacy school until he was talking to his brother-in-law, Frank.  Frank got him in touch with Mr. John Stanovich, the assistant dean of the program, and that was the beginning of his UF experience.  He also does not think he would be where he is today without the support of his wife Angie, his family, and his friends and a little bit of luck.    

Pictured is Travis (left) at the Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity 2009

     Mr. Plumley selected the University of Findlay because of the small class
sizes, new facilities, and because of how the curriculum was set up. Now that he is here and enjoying it, he says that the small classes are nice because you get to know all your classmates, and you can get personal attention from the professors, if you need it. Travis gives credit to the faculty at the University of Findlay saying "They will do everything in their power to help you succeed".
     
    Along with being involved in other organizations and activities, Travis is the current President of the UF chapter of the Academy of Student Pharmacists (ASP). His favorite class at UF is Pharmaceutics Lab, because he has an interest in creating various compounds.  In his free time he enjoys going out with friends, playing sports, and watching the Chicago Cubs play.
         
 

Travis with his mother, Kathy

   
    Mr. Plumley gives advice to others who might want to pursue a degree in Pharmacy saying:  "Sometimes, early in your schooling, you find yourself wondering what a specific class or lecture has to do with your future career.  But remember to look at the big picture and keep things in perspective, because many concepts you learn in the first couple years are built upon in subsequent years of schooling".