Wayne McMeans literally grew up working in a pharmacy beginning at his father’s store soda fountain and culminating as a registered pharmacist where he continued in community patient care. These formative experiences fostered a love of medicine and an earnest desire to help and care for people which has become the cornerstone of his career.

A registered pharmacist for over 40 years, Wayne has expertise in sterile and general compounding with extensive focus on medications for the terminally ill and pain management. He also lends his significant experience in veterinary compounding, and diabetes care and education to the pharmacy team.

Wayne has been an influential member of Dougherty’s management team for the past 16 years. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He is a member of the Texas Pharmaceutical Association and the Dallas County Pharmaceutical Association.

Having survived his own battle with cancer only strengthened Wayne’s desire to listen, respect, and care for each person who comes into the pharmacy. Dougherty’s could have no better ambassador who truly embodies our mission of providing “service from the heart”.

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 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.

Susie made the decision to become a pharmacist in tenth grade and never gave up on her dream. She pursued her goal and graduated from the University of Texas. Over the years, Susie owned her own pharmacy, worked as a pharmacist for chain and independent pharmacies, and served as a consultant to pharmacies in the north Texas area. Her dream continues here at Dougherty’s where she strives to give her patients warm, caring, personal service.

Susie held faculty and adjunct faculty positions at the University of Texas and Richland Community College. She is a member of the board of the Governors with the American Pharmacists Association, was president and held other elected leadership positions with the Texas Pharmacy Association, and was on the Board of Trustees for the Texas Pharmacy Foundation.

Raised in a family where “being involved” and “giving back” were a part of life, Susie has served the community throughout her life including being elected as a City Council Member for the Allen, Texas City Council, President of the Allen Chamber of Commerce, and President of the Kiwanis organization among many others.

Susie loves the Dallas Cowboys and Longhorns Football. To this day, she bleeds burnt orange!

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!

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 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.

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.

Anjani Upponi, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, joined the Dougherty’s Health and Wellness team to focus on helping people living with diabetes develop practical and successful self-management plans through a better understanding and appreciation for proper nutrition.

Anjani has been a diabetes education professional for over a decade and brings more than 15 years of experience as a registered dietitian to the team. Anjani graduated from the University of Bombay, India with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She obtained her registered dietitian education in the United States at Grantham College, Grantham, Pennsylvania.

Anjani is married, has two children, and enjoys cooking and traveling with her family and friends.