Kevin Nicholson, R.Ph., J.D., is Vice President, Public Policy, Regulatory & Legal Affairs  for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS). In this role, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the Association’s public policy and regulatory affairs activities. Nicholson oversees activities and staff in providing legislative and regulatory policy analysis in federal and state healthcare issues. He and his team provide expertise to lobbyists and other Association staff, as well as chain members.  He has over 30 years experience in the pharmacy industry, including six years as a practicing community pharmacist.