Current Pharmacy Residents
Zane Black, PharmD
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
- Email: zane.black@hhsys.org
- Hometown: Enterprise, MS
- Undergraduate: University of Mississippi
- Pharmacy School: University of Mississippi
- PGY-1 Training: Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center – Melbourne, FL
- Why you chose Huntsville Hospital: I chose Huntsville Hospital due to the wide variety of intensive care units to train in, as well as, their status as a level 1 trauma center.
- Fun Fact: I’m currently training to run my first half marathon this year!
Venise Govan, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
- Email: venise.govan@hhsys.org
- Hometown: Maryville, IL
- Undergraduate: Tennessee State University
- Pharmacy School: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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- Why you chose Huntsville Hospital: I chose Huntsville Hospital because of the tons of opportunities they have to learn and grow as a pharmacist, both within the profession and within the community. HH gives us the opportunity to serve the community in a number of ways, and I appreciate being able to tie that into my job! I’m excited to learn from pharmacists with so much passion for what they do and to grow both personally and professionally throughout my time here.
- Fun Fact: I have a 2 year old Maltipoo named Maverick, and spending time with him is my favorite thing to do when I’m not at the hospital.
Brantley Hughes, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
- Email: brantley.hughes@hhsys.org
- Hometown: Adairsville, GA
- Undergraduate: The University of Georgia
- Pharmacy School: The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
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- Why you chose Huntsville Hospital: I choose Huntsville Hospital because of the wide array of opportunity to experience the different areas of pharmacy I am interested in. I also appreciated how involved and caring all the preceptors and management were during my interview. It is obvious the pharmacists here truly care about shaping you into the best pharmacist you can be. It is comforting being in such a supporting environment.
- Fun Fact: I have a 1-year old Golden Retriever named Copper!
Olivia Jones, PharmD
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
- Email: olivia.jones@hhsys.org
- Hometown: Germantown, TN
- Undergraduate: University of Mississippi
- Pharmacy School: University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
- PGY-1 Training: Huntsville Hospital
- Why you chose Huntsville Hospital: I chose to stay at Huntsville Hospital for my PGY-2 because of the people! I feel incredibly blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful pharmacists who have poured into me both professionally and personally. What you see is truly what you get. Everyone is kind, encouraging, and collaborative, which makes Huntsville Hospital such a special place to learn and grow. In addition, the variety of critical care experiences will continue to challenge me, strengthen my clinical skills, and help me become a more confident and well-rounded clinician.
- Fun Fact: I have a Bernedoodle named Winnie.

Jacob Krissinger, PharmD
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident
- Email: jacob.krissinger@hhsys.org
- Hometown: West Columbia, SC
- Undergraduate: University of South Carolina
- Pharmacy School: University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
- PGY-1 Training: Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital – Greenville, SC
- Why you chose Huntsville Hospital: I chose Huntsville Hospital because of the friendly and supportive environment, as well as the opportunity to train in a large hospital setting. I was drawn to the collaborative culture and having the opportunity to work alongside preceptors that were invested in my growth and development. When I spoke with the previous PGY2 Infectious Disease pharmacy resident, he had only positive things to say about the program, which further reinforced my desire to choose Huntsville Hospital. Furthermore, I really like how Huntsville Hospital serves a diverse patient population, providing me with a wide variety of unique infectious disease patient cases.
- Fun Fact: I know how to play the cello.
Mary Kate Lackey, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
- Email: mary.lackey@hhsys.org
- Hometown: Tallassee, AL
- Undergraduate: Auburn University at Montgomery
- Pharmacy School: Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
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- Why you chose Huntsville Hospital: I chose Huntsville Hospital’s PGY1 program because of the genuinely positive and encouraging attitudes I saw from the pharmacists during my interview and interactions at conferences. I was drawn to this program because it would challenge me to grow outside of my comfort zone while also providing the support and guidance needed to succeed. I know that the experiences and expectations of this program will push me to strengthen my clinical knowledge, confidence, and decision-making skills. Most importantly, I believe Huntsville Hospital will truly prepare me to become a well-rounded, confident clinical pharmacist.
- Fun Fact: I have a miniature longhaired dachshund named Indy. He is super silly and keeps me laughing even on the toughest of work days!
Mandy McAllister, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
- Email: mandy.mcallister@hhsys.org
- Hometown: Huntsville, AL
- Undergraduate: Auburn University
- Pharmacy School: Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
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- Why you chose Huntsville Hospital: I chose Huntsville Hospital due to the supportive environment. Whether it’s from pharmacy staff or other healthcare professionals, the collaboration and teamwork is unmatched and you can always find someone to guide you. I starting working at Huntsville Hospital as an intern in 2023, and the great relationships I have built throughout the years has been extremely rewarding!
- Fun Fact: I come from a big family who takes Thanksgiving very seriously. We usually have around 50 people each year, and thankfully everyone actually knows how to cook. My number one request each year is my iron skillet apple pie!
Maddy Overby, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
- Email: madison.childress@hhsys.org
- Hometown: Scottsboro, AL
- Undergraduate: Auburn University
- Pharmacy School: Auburn University
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- Why you chose Huntsville Hospital: I chose Huntsville Hospital for the breadth of experience and services they offer for patients in the area. As Huntsville continues to grow as a city, I wanted to be a part of a growing institution and provide professional care close to home for the north Alabama community. Additionally, the pharmacists here are incredibly knowledgeable and truly want to support you and help you grow into a confident, patient-focused pharmacist.
- Fun Fact: I got married on February 13, 2026, which happens to be Friday the thirteenth.
Darby Wales, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
- Email: darby.wales@hhsys.org
- Hometown: Athens, AL
- Undergraduate: Auburn University
- Pharmacy School: Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
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- Why you chose Huntsville Hospital: I had the opportunity to complete the majority of my APPE rotations at Huntsville Hospital, where I was able to experience firsthand the important role pharmacy plays within the hospital. I was especially impressed by how highly pharmacy was valued and appreciated throughout the healthcare system, as well as the supportive and collaborative learning environment created by each pharmacist I worked with. I was also excited to learn about the ongoing expansion of specialty clinics within the healthcare system and the opportunities this growth would provide for pharmacists. Through these experiences, I knew that Huntsville Hospital was the ideal place for me to continue developing my knowledge, skills, and confidence as a pharmacist.
- Fun Fact: I have a fat fluffy gray cat named Stella! I adopted her when I started undergrad at Auburn, so she has been with me throughout undergrad, pharmacy school, and now residency.
Matthew Zbell, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
- Email: matthew.zbell@hhsys.org
- Hometown: Madison, AL
- Undergraduate: University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Pharmacy School: Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy
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- Why you chose Huntsville Hospital: Why you chose Huntsville Hospital: I chose Huntsville Hospital because it’s a place that allowed me to explore my professional interests to their fullest extent while still building a solid foundation in adult medicine. The preceptors and residency program director during the interviews genuinely felt like they wanted to shape you into an excellent pharmacist. Huntsville Hospital was also close to family and friends for me. After being in Birmingham for 8 years, I thought it might be nice to live near family and friends again.
- Fun Fact: I have been playing ice hockey since I was 4.