Jeff Hargroves is a native Kansas Citian.  He is the Founder and CEO of ProPharma Group, a global business providing medical information, pharmacovigilance and compliance consulting services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.  Prior to this, Jeff worked in various engineering, quality and manufacturing roles for drug companies and consulting firms.

While devoted to both family and business, he also values giving back to the community, particularly through educational and entrepreneurial initiatives serving those most in need.  Jeff is active in many civic, philanthropic, private business, and industry organizations, including recent or current roles in the following:

• Pipeline Entrepreneurs
• Entrepreneurial Exchange of Kansas City
• Greater Kansas City Community Foundation – Board of Directors
• Pembroke Hill School – Board of Trustees
• International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) – various regional and national board roles
• Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) – co-founder and past Chapter President
• Regulatory Affairs Professional Society – Editorial Board
• Drug Information Association (DIA)
• JCCC – Biotechnology Advisory Board Member
• Board roles on multiple private companies

Jeff received a B.S. in Computer and Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri in 1989.  He is married with 2 children.