Management Team
Quang X. Pham
Founder & CEO
Quang founded Lathian (then known as MyDrugRep.com) in 1999 and rejoined the company following an acquisition in February 2008. A forerunner in the eDetailing space, he made significant contributions to the early growth of the company. As Chairman and CEO during Lathian’s early years, Quang created the vision, built the management team, and raised venture capital funding. He also secured multiple life science company customers. Previously, he was CEO of Monarch Healthcare Staffing, a business consultant, and Division General Manager with QTC, the largest private provider of disability examination services. After serving as a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilot in the Persian Gulf War, Quang began his pharmaceutical career as a sales representative. He holds a BA in Economics from UCLA and is author of the acclaimed father-son memoir titled
A Sense of Duty, published by Random House.
Nikki Krassen
Senior Director, Client Services
Nikki joined the Company in 2007 and is responsible for leading the Lathian account management team. With over 16 years of marketing experience, she brings a breadth of experience in successfully managing healthcare and pharmaceutical programs across new and traditional mediums - interactive, multimedia, direct mail, print, sales collateral, and CRM programs. Well-versed in developing Rx and OTC marketing programs for healthcare professionals and patients, her category experience includes women’s health, cardiovascular, neurology, gastroenterology, biologics/autoimmune disorders, nutritionals and anti-infectives. Prior to joining Lathian, she managed the interactive product launches of several high profile products including ENBREL for Rheumatoid Arthritis, TOPAMAX for migraine and the Rx-to-OTC switch of ZYRTEC while employed at Medical Broadcasting Company and DiD. Nikki ensures all Lathian clients experience superior service and the flawless delivery of creative educational and promotional programs that are on-strategy, on-time and on-budget. Nikki holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from Penn State University.
Matthew Moore
Vice President, Technology
Matt is the company’s lead technologist and has been with the company for eight years. During that time he has been intimately involved in the development of Lathian’s infrastructure and software systems. Matt has over eleven years of experience developing Web-based applications, participating in all phases of development. Currently, Matt leads Lathian’s Technology department and is responsible for all software development, content development, information systems and network infrastructure. Prior to joining Lathian, he developed numerous Internet and intranet applications for the wholesale computer parts industry, including the first online auction for wholesale computer parts. Matt served as an Engineering Duty Officer in the U.S. Navy, resigning after ten years of honorable service. Matt is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and holds a BS in Computer Science from the U.S. Naval Academy as well as an MS in Computer Science from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA.
Christine Hatcher
Director, Finance
Christine joined the company in March 2008 and is responsible for all accounting and finance functions. She brings a breadth of accounting and finance experience across multiple industries. Christine started her career with Volvo Trucks and spent seven years moving up through the finance organization. She then moved to Sealy Bedding Co. where she served in various financial support roles to a division with over $1 billion in sales. Most recently, Christine served as the Director of Finance to Southern California’s largest bedding retailer. She is a Certified Management Accountant and holds a BS in Accounting from Frostburg State University.
Robert Wegner
Vice President, Operations
Bob has been with Lathian for seven years. He created and built the company’s expert physician recruiting capabilities, was a director in Marketing, and is now responsible for the operations including account management, customer service, program recruiting, and contracting. Bob also leads the company’s new product marketing and management. He has over twelve years of online and traditional marketing experience in a number of industries including pharmaceuticals, financial services and retail electricity. He holds a BS in Marketing from Johnson & Wales University and an MBA from Lehigh University.
