Our Pharmacists
Wayne McMeans, R.Ph.
Pharmacist in Charge
Wayne McMeans has been a proud member of the professional pharmacy staff and leadership team at Dougherty's for more than 16 years. Early in his career, Wayne learned the value of personal service and treating the customer like family – values he learned working in his father's pharmacy nearly four decades ago. His dad would be proud of him. Today, Wayne still embodies the love and caring spirit necessary to provide Dougherty's "Service from the Heart."
Wayne received a degree in pharmacy from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Pam Spraberry, R.Ph.
Pharmacist
Pam Spraberry joined the Dougherty's team in 1996. Pam particularly enjoys serving the home care and assisted living populations. Her career truly exemplifies the Dougherty's idea of "Life Improved," as Pam truly provides customers with Service from the Heart.
She graduated with a degree in pharmacy from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Gary Hancock, R.Ph.
Pharmacist
Gary Hancock joined the Dougherty's family in 2001, after working in both chain retail and independent pharmacy settings. As a pharmacist at Dougherty's, Gary enjoys the opportunity to use his knowledge and experience to provide a higher level of service to patients than he was able to offer in the retail chain environment.
Gary is a member of the Texas Pharmaceutical Association and is certified in immunization. He graduated from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy in 1971. There, Gary was a member of Phi Delta Chi, the professional pharmacy fraternity, where he served as president in his senior year.
Gary gained a broad education even before entering college. Because of his father's employment, he attended more than 30 schools in the United States and Canada before graduating with honors from a high school in Ashland, Ky.
James Wiernas Jr., Pharm. D, R.Ph.
Pharmacist
James Steven Wiernas, Jr., is a welcome addition to the Dougherty's team. James decided to follow in his mother's footsteps and become a pharmacist. He was determined to pursue a career in the medical field where he could be actively involved with patients and make a positive difference in many people's lives.
James graduated from the University of Houston in 2011 with honors. Prior to that, he attended Texas Tech University, majoring in chemistry.
James is a Dallas sports fanatic! Whether it be the Mavericks, Cowboys or Rangers, he is proud to live in one of the most celebrated sports cities in the world!
Noelle Leger, Pharm. D., R.Ph.
Pharmacist
Noelle Leger joined the Dougherty's family in 2011. After 15 years in the customer service field, Noelle returned to school for her degree in pharmacy. She now strives to incorporate a similar level of personal care, service and attention to detail with her patients here at Dougherty's.
Noelle graduated in 2011 from the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University of New Jersey. Prior to that, she attended Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, majoring in biochemistry & molecular cell biology. She is also an alumni member of Lambda Kappa Sigma, a professional women's pharmacy sorority.
Noelle balances her passion for serving the community with her life as a new mom, and loves spending quality time with her son and husband, and their two Australian Shepherds.
Nazneen Chawalwala, R.Ph.
Pharmacist
Nazneen joined Dougherty's to pursue her professional goal of providing excellent customer service to patients. Nazneen graduated from the University Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in India and obtained her pharmacist license in 2004. She has since worked in retail, long-term care (LTC) and PBM settings where she specialized in providing personalized Medication Therapy Management to patients based on their medication profiles and disease states. It is this diverse knowledge and expertise that Nazneen brings to Doughertys.
Brad Harrison, R. Ph.
Pharmacist
Brad Harrison joined the Dougherty's team in early 2011 to help drive the development of Dougherty's new Health and Wellness Center. He brings considerable experience in many areas of pharmacy including hospital, specialty mail order, nuclear, and retail.
Brad's greatest passion is patient care and helping people better understand their medications. He also has an intense interest in the growing diabetes epidemic and its effect on more people than ever before. He truly understands how living with diabetes can affect their lives but does not believe it should define their lives. This is why at Dougherty's, he specializes in helping people who live with diabetes fully understand their condition, learn how to manage it more successfully, and find ways to live life to the fullest.
Brad attended Baylor University for his pre-pharmacy studies and graduated from the University Of Oklahoma College Of Pharmacy.
In addition to his passion for serving others, Brad enjoys sports and fitness, graphic design, and spending time with his wife and two children.