Marc Swann, RPh, has 20 years of experience managing the operations of institutional pharmacies. Prior to joining Guardian, Mr. Swann held managerial and executive positions with Lutheran Services for The Aging and Stanley Lab, Inc. He was responsible for opening and operating a long term care pharmacy to provide services to the skilled facilities owned by LSA. Mr. Swann successfully started the pharmacy for LSA at which time he joined Stanley Lab, where he played a significant role in operations and business development. Mr. Swann is a 1992 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Rob is president and owner of Guardian Pharmacy of Tampa, which he opened in 2008. A graduate from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in 1990, he has been working in long term care for more than 25 years.
Marybeth and Chad started Southern Pharmacy Services in 2003. He started as a consultant pharmacist and rotated inside to learn operations. Over the years, Chad has focused on the finance side of the company while Marybeth has focused on the sales side of the company. Both Chad and Marybeth work together managing the operations of the pharmacy.
Marybeth attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 1999 with a Doctorate of Pharmacy. Marybeth and Chad started Southern Pharmacy Services in Pink Hill in 2003. Both Chad and Marybeth work together managing the operations of the pharmacy.
Olivia Miller has been with Southern Pharmacy since 2003. She has a strong background in pharmacy procedures and operations within the pharmacy and focuses primarily on ensuring employees are well trained and knowledgeable of their job responsibilities as well as overseeing all operational aspects of our Pink Hill location.
Renae Cregger, PharmD, has many years of experience in long term care pharmacy. After earning her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Campbell University, she worked as a staff pharmacist, consultant pharmacist, and pharmacist supervisor. Renae previously served as Director of Operations before becoming pharmacy president.
Soon after graduating from UNC pharmacy school in 1999, Joel Noped, Pharm.D., began working in long-term care and came to Southern Pharmacy in 2007. He worked as the Director of Operations for our Kernersville location from its opening until early 2014, when he transitioned to a role directing both short- and long-term project management for all our pharmacies. He now is pharmacy president at Kernersville.
Charmaine brings 34 years of experience to the pharmacy industry, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Her career began with a national retail chain, where she dedicated 13 years to roles ranging from pharmacy technician, store manager and training development specialist. For the past 21 years, Charmaine has shifted her focus to the long-term care sector, where she has become deeply involved in the medical records and operations aspects of this vital industry. Her insights help ensure compliance and drive improvements in care delivery and operational effectiveness.
As president of Guardian Pharmacy of the Piedmont and sister pharmacies Winyah Pharmacy Solutions and Preferred Care Pharmacy, David oversees operations, sales and marketing, financials, account management and profitability. With over 30 years of experience, the majority of his focus has been in long-term care. David also has experience in hospital business development and operations, as well as skilled nursing facility administration and operations.
Bob joined Guardian Pharmacy in 2015 as the head of operations and regulatory support. Bob came to Guardian with a proven track record of successful leadership for multi-facility pharmacy companies. Bob has twenty plus years’ experience in LTC pharmacy operations management. Prior to joining Guardian, Bob served as Sr. VP of Operations for Kindred Pharmacy Services (KPS), COO of Continuing Care Rx (CCRx), and VP of Operations in the LTC pharmacy division at Omnicare. Bob received his BS in Pharmacy from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.