Father-daughter pharmacy team, Tilli Bjornberg, new pharmacy manager at Len's Drug, and Len's owner Greg Armstrong.

JOHN DAY – Following in the family business can be a prescription for a successful career.

That seems to be the case for Tilli Bjornberg, the new pharmacy manager at Len’s Drug in John Day.

Bjornberg – whose parents, Greg and Marla Armstrong, own Len’s – began working as a pharmacist there last December.

However, her career behind the prescription counter dates back to 2004, when she was a pharmacy technician at Len’s while still in high school, at age 16.

She continued to work at Len’s off and on during school vacations and breaks, and also worked at Rite Aid for about six months.

After graduating from Grant Union High School in 2007, Bjornberg attended Oregon State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in general science and a doctor of pharmacy degree.

Bjornberg said she wanted to pursue a career in pharmacy because she loves healthcare and interacting with people.

“Being a pharmacist allows me to easily be accessible to my patients and help them with their healthcare needs,” she said.

“Working in the family business is very rewarding,” she added.

Bjornberg and her husband, Alex, who also works at Len’s, live in John Day.

Born and raised in John Day, she is happy to be able to work and live in her hometown.

“I love Grant County and could not wait to come back here after school,” Bjornberg said.