About Zeal
Why We Built Zeal
Zeal was built by operators. Our team spent years inside places like Accredo and PANTHERx and inside manufacturer programs, and we kept running into the same problems: delays, dead ends, and blind spots the industry had simply learned to live with. We started Zeal to fix them, and to bring a human touch back to the field that pioneered specialty care.
So, What’s With the Zebra?
In medicine, students are taught: “when you hear hoofbeats, don’t expect a zebra.” Most diagnoses are common. But in rare disease, we see the zebras. The zebra is the symbol of rare disease, and a reminder that every patient is an individual, not a number in a system. We change our stripes’ colors to back the advocacy causes of the patients we serve.
Our Purpose
We are driven by a deep sense of purpose: to be a beacon of hope and healing for those facing the challenges of rare and orphan diseases. In three words: optimize the patient experience.
Our Vision
To become the standard for what care SHOULD be across the specialty industry.
Our Values
Hospitality
We foster relationships with those we encounter, approaching each situation with empathy and respect.
Excellence
We approach everything we do to the best of our ability with efficiency and consistency, hoping to leave each day better than the one before.
Innovation
We pursue creative solutions that push the boundaries of what’s expected in healthcare.
Character
We humbly approach our role in the greater specialty community with integrity, optimism, and selflessness.
Ambition
We knowingly raise the bar for ourselves and others, through hard work, grit, and determination.
Our Leadership
Operator-led and patient-obsessed. Meet the team building what’s next.
Jonathan Ogurchak
A specialty pharmacy veteran with 14+ years across PBM-owned and independent organizations. Jonathan founded STACK, a pharmacy information-management platform, and OnQueue, the technology-first workflow platform behind Zeal. He serves as adjunct faculty at Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh and has been an Education Consultant for the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.
Brenden Harper
A healthcare-industry veteran focused on relationships, rapid business development, and ethical growth. Brenden is CEO of Wicklow Enterprises and a recognized leader in the spine community, with 16+ years alongside leading medical-device manufacturers.
Cassandra Pavkovich
A specialty pharmacy leader with expertise in compliance, accreditation, quality management, and workforce development. Cassandra oversees Compliance and Education at Zeal, leading programs that support regulatory readiness, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. She is passionate about building high-performing teams, strengthening quality systems, and advancing patient-centered care.