01/25/2026
Hello Duvall!
My name is Matt Binder, I am a pharmacist and the new co-owner of Duvall Family Drugs along with my business partner Jeff Harrell.
I have been the owner of Ostroms Drug in Kenmore since 2021 and also own Bob Johnson's Pharmacy and Madison Park Pharmacy, each in Seattle.
I have been in Bothell since I was a baby, having graduated at Woodinville High School and my first pharmacy job was at Woodinville Medical Center Pharmacy while I was attending the University of Washington (but some of my best friends are Cougs). One of my proudest professional moments has been starting two scholarship funds at Cascadia College for students looking into a future in healthcare.
I am the father of an 11 year old, a 2 year old, and a 2 day old!
We are thrilled to announce we are keeping the staff on at Duvall and maybe adding a person or two. Our pharmacist Nichole will be stepping into the pharmacy manager role. Some of you may have seen former Duvall pharmacist AJ show up on some Mondays - he's been really happy to see you and help us with the transition process.
The pharmacy business has been a tough one in the past twenty years. Washington State has lost hundreds of pharmacies. Kari VanderHouwen did a great job helping Duvall Family Drugs stay open when so many others could not. We are so appreciative of her.
Independent pharmacy is a blessing and worth fighting for. We know we have happy patients and happy staff. Thank you all for your support - we look forward to continuing to earn it.
-Matt
P.S. GO HAWKS!