R’Kes D. Starling
Biography
Mr. Starling is a seasoned healthcare executive and board leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth, operational excellence, and innovation across specialty pharmacy, clinical research, and market access. A Fortune five executive turned entrepreneur, Mr. Starling has successfully led multimillion-dollar businesses, built high-performing teams, and launched innovative healthcare solutions that transform patient engagement, access, and specialty pharmaceutical distribution.
Mr. Starling serves on the executive committee as board treasurer for the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), and as a board member for The DEC Network, where he provides strategic oversight on financial health, regulatory compliance, and technology-driven transformation. As founder and chief executive officer of Reveles, Inc., Mr. Starling has developed AI-powered solutions to transform patient engagement and access in clinical trials, improving access and representation for underserved communities.
Mr. Starling holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Purdue University and an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.