our leadership team
Get to know the individuals guiding TelyRx forward.
At TelyRx, we believe leadership goes beyond titles—it’s about empowering our teams while staying focused on the people we serve. Together, our leadership team brings extensive industry expertise, creative thinking, and a shared commitment to improving access to everyday medications.
President & CEO
Thomas McKinney
President & CEO
As President & CEO of TelyRx, Thomas McKinney leads our vision of making everyday medications more accessible through technology-enabled pharmacy services. With over 25 years of experience across healthcare, pharmacy, and health technology, Thomas brings a forward-thinking mindset to optimizing operations, minimizing risk, and shaping the future of pharmacy services.
A licensed attorney, he holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a B.S. from Cornell University. He’s admitted to practice in New York and various federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and holds 26 patents for pharmacy technology related to remote automated dispensing devices.
Beyond TelyRx, Thomas serves as a Board Member for Athletes Without Barriers (AWB), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting young athletes from underserved communities. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his family.
Go-to coffee order: XL 7-Eleven blueberry coffee with light cream and a Splenda.
Chief Financial Officer
John Cascio
Chief Financial Officer
John Cascio leads the financial strategy at TelyRx, managing budgeting, forecasting, and investor relations. With 15+ years of experience, he focuses on smart capital allocation and sustainable growth.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), John holds a BBA in Accounting from Sam Houston State University.
He moved to Boulder, CO, to fully embrace his passion for cycling—whether road, gravel, or mountain—along with skiing and hiking adventures.
Go-to coffee order: Flat White—with just the right balance of espresso and steamed milk.
Chief Legal Officer
Virginia "Ginny" Hines
Chief Legal Officer
Ginny Hines leads TelyRx’s legal, regulatory, and compliance sectors, ensuring we navigate the complex healthcare laws and data privacy standards with ease. With nine years in corporate law, she’s played an essential role in mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, and risk management.
She holds a J.D. and MBA from Loyola University New Orleans and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana. Ginny is licensed in Louisiana and an Authorized House Counsel in Florida and Colorado. She’s also a member of multiple state and national bar associations.
When she’s not deep in legal strategy, Ginny enjoys competing in half marathons and triathlons, embroidery, live music, and spending time on the water with her two-year-old son.
Go-to drink order: Yerba Mate tea.
Chief Marketing Officer & Chief of Staff
Em Atkins
Chief Marketing Officer & Chief of Staff
Em Atkins is the creative force behind TelyRx’s brand strategy, digital marketing, and customer experience. Passionate about storytelling and strategic growth, she focuses on building trust and long-term engagement.
Before joining TelyRx, she founded The Herwood Inn, a boutique hospitality concept, and led Herwood Creative, a brand and digital strategy firm. With 10+ years of experience across healthcare, hospitality, and e-commerce, she blends creativity with user-focused marketing. She holds a B.A. from Marymount Manhattan College.
When she’s not helping shape the TelyRx brand, Em is in the kitchen cooking and bringing people together over a great meal.
Go-to drink order: Iced black coffee, no matter the season.
Chief Digital Officer
Rafael Jose
Chief Digital Officer
Rafael Jose oversees the strategic development and growth of TelyRx’s digital platform, driving initiatives that transform website visitors into patients while delivering a seamless, best-in-class online healthcare experience. He leads the company’s technology efforts, ensuring that every digital touchpoint is optimized for engagement, conversion, and long-term patient satisfaction.
With more than 20 years of executive experience, Rafael has held C-level positions at leading companies in digital media, performance marketing, and e-commerce. Prior to joining TelyRx, he served as Chief Digital Officer at SleepDoctor.com and as Chief Content Officer at HigherEducation.com. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology from the University of California, Davis.
Outside of work, Rafael enjoys spending time with his family and can often be found at a baseball diamond, soccer pitch, or football field, cheering on his two sons in their many sporting activities.
Go-to coffee order: Drip coffee, black.
Chief Operating Officer
Adam Gardner
Chief Operating Officer
Adam Gardner oversees our pharmacy operations, with a focus on regulatory compliance, medication quality, and expanding access to care. With 20 years of experience, including 14 as a pharmacist and 6 in senior leadership— he brings a strong understanding of both the clinical side of pharmaceuticals and day-to-day operations.
Adam holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Albany College of Pharmacy and is licensed in 20 states. His expertise earned him a Regional Paragon Award from CVS.
Outside of work, Adam is all about sports, fitness, and nutrition.
Go-to coffee order: Black coffee—no cream, no sugar.
Director of Patient Resources
Kristyn Costello
Director of Patient Resources
Kristyn Castello oversees HR and assists in legal operations at TelyRx, contributing to everything from talent acquisition to compliance and corporate governance. With 10+ years of experience, she has built HR processes, participated in legal risk strategies, and ensured regulatory compliance across various industries.
Kristyn holds a J.D. and MBA from Loyola University New Orleans and a B.A. in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University. She’s a licensed attorney in Louisiana, SHRM-CP-certified, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Outside the office, she enjoys reading, live music, golf, and fishing—but nothing beats quality time with family and friends.
Go-to drink order: Super Grande Turtle Mochasippi with whipped cream and the works from CC’s Coffee.
Director of Enterprise IT
Michael Esler
Director of Enterprise IT
Mike steers enterprise technology strategy and day to day operations, drawing on 25 years of experience spanning specialist, engineering, management, and executive roles. He has led global deployments of Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Azure, RingCentral, and complex network infrastructures for organizations ranging from venture backed startups to international hospitality brands. Notably, as IT Director for a luxury travel membership company he supported 170 remote employees spread from Hawaii to Italy while keeping reliability high and headcount lean.
An inventive technologist, Mike has guided the development of a voice and gesture controlled smart faucet, a next generation security appliance, and an AI driven real estate analytics platform that transforms raw market data into actionable investor insights. He stays on the leading edge of artificial intelligence and large language model (AI/LLM) developments, continuously scouting opportunities to streamline operations and apply AI to automate workflows. As a Fractional CTO he has lead Google to Microsoft and legacy to cloud migrations, and coaches growing teams on cybersecurity, vendor management, and data privacy.
Mike holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is based in Westminster, Colorado. Outside the office he mentors emerging technologists and explores Colorado’s outdoors with his family.
Go-to coffee order: Iced Hazelnut Cold Brew