Mike Bollinger

About Mike Bollinger

As a pharmacy industry executive with a rare blend of frontline pharmacy experience, national pharmaceutical wholesaler insight, and specialized banking expertise, I help independent pharmacy owners unlock growth by solving one of their biggest challenges: cash flow.I’ve managed a community pharmacy, led acquisitions for a Fortune 20 drug distributor, and now lead the Pharmacy Banking vertical at Live Oak Bank, who provides capital and financial strategy to pharmacy owners nationwide. My background provides a 360° view of the pharmacy industry.I’m driven by one mission: to revolutionize cash flow management for independent pharmacies using data-driven strategies and innovative banking solutions. Proven track record as a strategic thinker and connector, I simplify complex financial and operational challenges. I’m passionate about empowering pharmacy entrepreneurs with tools, insights, and relationships that drive real transformation.Specialties:• Pharmacy banking & capital strategy• Community pharmacy operations & ownership• Drug distribution & wholesaler partnerships• Pharmacy M&A and business development• Cash flow optimization & financial modeling• Coaching pharmacy entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship has always been a part of my life having started my own DJ business when I was just sixteen years old. Please note that all thoughts and opinions expressed on my profile are solely my own and do not reflect the views of Live Oak Bank.

Experience

1. Director, Pharmacy Banking & Live Oak Express Partnerships

   Live Oak Bank

   Feb 2026 — Present · Wilmington, NC, US

Education

• University of New Orleans

  Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  1995 — 2000

Skills

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Sales Management
• Consulting
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Retail
• Strategy
• Small Business Lending
• Pharmacy
• Sales