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07/22/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/22/2025 12:26

Southern Pharmacy Services Names Four Pharmacy Presidents Across Footprint

Southern Pharmacy Services Names Four Pharmacy Presidents Across Footprint

Southern Pharmacy Services, a long-term care (LTC) pharmacy provider and member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, has appointed four leaders to newly created president roles at each of its regional locations. Joel Noped, Renae Cregger, Olivia Miller, and Jim Farmer will now lead pharmacy operations in Kernersville, N.C.; Wytheville, Va.; Pink Hill, N.C.; and Gainesville, Va., respectively. Together, these pharmacies provide critical pharmacy services to residents in assisted living, skilled nursing and behavioral health communities, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland.

Marybeth and Chad Terry will remain Southern Pharmacy Services co-presidents, focusing on overall strategy and growth, while each pharmacy president oversees daily operations and builds strong customer relationships at their location.

"This is an exciting step forward for Southern Pharmacy Services," said Marybeth Terry, co-president of Southern Pharmacy Services. "Joel, Renae, and Olivia have grown with this company and earned the respect of their teams through hard work and a deep commitment to our mission. Jim brings a fresh perspective and deep industry knowledge that complements our internal strengths. Each of these leaders represents the values of Southern Pharmacy Services and will help guide our future success."

Joel Noped, Pharm.D., Southern Pharmacy Services - Kernersville President

As president of the Kernersville pharmacy, Noped brings more than two decades of LTC pharmacy experience. A University of North Carolina graduate who joined Southern Pharmacy Services in 2007, he previously served as Kernersville director of operations and managed short- and long-term projects for all Southern Pharmacy Services locations.

Renae Cregger, Pharm.D., Southern Pharmacy Services - Wytheville President

Now leading the Wytheville pharmacy, Cregger brings 30 years of experience with the organization. A Campbell University graduate, she has held roles as a staff pharmacist, consultant pharmacist and pharmacist supervisor, most recently serving as director of operations.

Olivia Miller, Southern Pharmacy Services - Pink Hill President

Miller, president of the Pink Hill pharmacy, has been with Southern Pharmacy Services since 2003. She has served as supervisor in the order entry, call center and cycle fill department, as well as operational support specialist, leading up to her most recent role as director of pharmacy operations.

Jim Farmer, Southern Pharmacy Services - Gainesville President

Farmer brings over 25 years of healthcare leadership to his role as Gainesville pharmacy president. He began his career in pharmacy operations in the U.S. Air Force before leading a national mail order pharmacy and overseeing homecare, medical equipment and supplies, and specialty pharmacy services operations for a regional health care provider.

As a member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation's largest and most innovative LTC pharmacy services companies, Southern Pharmacy Services benefits from the company's unique business model. This enables the local pharmacy teams to focus on customer service and the specialized needs of the communities and residents they serve, while Guardian's centralized Corporate Support Team assists with the many complex behind-the-scenes business functions, including data analytics, HR, IT, payor relations, national sales and more.

For more information, visit southrx.com.

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