Backed by 100+ Years of combined experience dedicated to the Workers’ Compensation Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) industry
Our Leadership team is strategically selected based on industry experience lifting and implementing PBM solutions, developing complex solutions proactively adapting to market needs, and a wide range of expertise that leverages broad networks.
CEO & PRESIDENT
CHIEF INFORMATION & PRODUCT OFFICER
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
CHIEF OF CLIENT STRATEGIES
Artemis Emslie brings more than 25 years of experience across workers’ compensation and group health, offering a multi-dimensional perspective on the complex challenges facing pharmacy benefit management (PBM) clients.
She is the CEO of Cadence Rx, a next-generation, patient-first PBM platform built to elevate the injured worker experience. By applying smart technology and data-driven insights, Cadence Rx helps clients improve clinical outcomes, streamline decisions, and reduce total claim costs.
Previously, Artemis served as CEO of myMatrixx, where she led the company’s strategic growth and guided its successful sale to Express Scripts in 2017. Under her leadership, revenues and profitability grew more than 50%, client concentration risk was reduced, and the company expanded from a regional player to a leading national PBM—all while fostering a culture that attracted and retained top talent.
Her career also includes senior leadership roles with multiple organizations and the launch of ProspeRx Solutions, an auditing and consulting firm for workers’ compensation insurers that specialized in PBM claims auditing, RFP management, and advisory services for blue-chip clients.
Artemis is the founder of the Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation, a nonprofit think tank dedicated to mentoring future leaders and advancing ideas that move the industry forward. She currently serves on the boards of Paradigm Outcomes and Adelphi Trust Company, and on the advisory board of Ametros.
Recognized as a thought leader, Artemis is a frequent national speaker on drug trends and best practices in PBM. Her contributions to the industry have been honored with Business Insurance’s Women to Watch, WorkCompCentral’s Comp Laude Leadership Award, and the President’s Honor Roll Award.
Artemis taught windsurfing while attending college.
Anthony played Division 1 hockey in high school.
Chris is an experienced business leader with a tactical mind. In June of 2020, Chris joined the Executive Team of Cadence Rx as the Chief Financial Officer. His diverse background in finance encompasses his previous work with the CFO Alliance, Sticky Jewlery Inc., Captiveyes Group Inc. and Deloitte & Touche, LLP before coming to Cadence Rx. This focused areas of expertise allow for competitiveness and precision with regard to developing pricing strategies, performing cost-benefit analysis, spearheading fundraising efforts, and maintaining investor relationship.
With over 15 years of experience from Big 4 Accounting to startups and in between, he has used his CPA and systems background to start businesses, lead established ones, and help guide others through board involvement. As of today, Chris serves on the boards for Sticky Jewelry Inc. and Captiveyes Group, Inc. In 2005 he graduated from Florida State University with a double major receiving a Bachelors of Science in Accounting and a Bachelors of Science in Finance. Chris’ integral role at Cadence Rx helps to maximize potential for expansion, create appropriate standards for goal-setting, build financial models, and leverage predictive analytics to create long-term strategies.
Two of Chris’ favorite roles in life are being husband to his wife and dad to his sons.
Emily has dedicated her career to the workers’ compensation PBM industry since 2013. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the University of Florida in 2012 and completed a Post-Graduate Year One (PGY1) residency at Tampa General Hospital in 2013.
Emily began her career at PMSI (now Optum Workers’ Compensation) as a Clinical Pharmacist, supporting clinical programs through medication reviews and drug testing result evaluations. In 2016, she transitioned into a Clinical Pharmacist Liaison role, partnering closely with Account Management, Reporting, and Operations teams to develop strategic solutions and enhance client service delivery. Her passion for analyzing client data and identifying opportunities for program improvement led her to collaborate extensively with Optum’s Enterprise Reporting and Analytics team.
In 2017, Emily joined Optum’s broader organization as Director of Pharmacy Reporting, where she led a global team of analysts focused on developing innovative reporting solutions for organizational and client needs.
Since joining Cadence Rx in 2020, Emily has played a key role in building client strategies and reporting solutions that are transforming how customers experience their workers’ compensation PBM partnership.
Outside of work, Emily enjoys tackling DIY home improvement projects, spending weekends on the soccer fields with her kids, and relaxing with her two dogs, Betty and Kevin.
Mike Geis brings over 25 years of leadership experience in technology, operations, and integration to his role as Head of Operations and Implementation at Cadence Rx. With a deep background in Information Technology, Infrastructure, and digital strategy—including over a decade in the pharmacy benefit management and workers’ compensation sectors—Mike leads with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and scalability. At Cadence Rx, he oversees operational strategy and implementation initiatives, supporting the company’s mission to deliver transformative pharmacy solutions that reduce the total cost of claims and improve outcomes for clients.
Prior to joining Cadence Rx, Mike served as Chief Information Officer at Depot Connect International, where he led digital transformation and post-merger integration for a global logistics leader. He also held senior technology leadership roles at myMatrixx, an Express Scripts Company, where he guided enterprise system integration, security, and Agile transformation. Mike holds an MBA from the University of South Florida and maintains various certifications in cybersecurity. He was recognized as Tampa Bay Business Journal’s CIO of the Year in 2016.
Mike was a college soccer player at Florida Southern College and is a lifelong Cincinnati Bengals fan.
Robin Kraemer is a Human Resources Executive with more than 30 years of experience leading HR strategy through periods of growth, transformation, and organizational change. She is recognized as a strategic business partner who aligns people initiatives with business objectives while fostering engaged, high-performing cultures. Her expertise spans the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, leadership development, and employee engagement. She is also passionate about coaching and mentoring employees, executives, and students.
Robin has served in C-suite HR leadership roles for over a decade and currently leads Human Resources at Cadence Rx, where she built a scalable HR function designed to support company growth and culture. Prior to joining Cadence Rx, she led HR at American Veterinary Group, where she created an in-house HR department, launched leadership and employee recognition programs, and enhanced employee engagement across nearly 200 locations.
Previously, Robin served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at myMatrixx, where she supported rapid organizational growth and contributed to the company earning recognition as a “Great Place to Work” several times. She also played a key leadership role during the company’s acquisitions by Express Scripts and later Cigna. Earlier in her career, Robin held senior HR leadership positions at Citibank and Progressive Insurance, including leading HR strategy for the launch of a center of excellence in Costa Rica.
Robin is a member of the Minaret Society and coaches MBA students at the University of Tampa. She holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of South Florida and is SPHR certified.
Scott Brener has dedicated the past 25 years of his career to worker’s compensation, 15 of which have been specific to pharmacy benefit management.
Beginning in 1994, he began learning the intricacies of worker’s compensation at the regulatory level, helping to pass the 1995 Workers’ Compensation Reform Bill through the Minnesota legislature at the direction of then Governor Arne Carlson after learning that an uncompetitive workers’ comp system was driving essential businesses and jobs out of the state. Decades later, his efforts in the state of Minnesota still drive their now successful workers’ compensation system.
Today, Scott dedicates his expertise in workers’ compensation towards the PBM industry, helping to ensure understanding of and compliance with ever-changing government regulations and landmark court cases that affect injured workers. He brings with him to Cadence Rx the know-how and expertise to navigate a complicated and winding landscape to the benefit of case handlers, adjusters, clients, and injured workers alike.
