Meet our team
Ryan Hoskins graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1994. While enrolled in the School of Pharmacy, he completed his residency at the Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, NC. Upon graduation, Ryan joined Archdale Pharmacy. During the ensuing 5 years as company vice-president, he sharpened his skills as a pharmacist and business owner.
In 1999, after the sale of Archdale Pharmacy, Ryan opened Archdale Drug, followed by Deep River Drug. Ryan believes in community and citizenship, participating in any way he can be of service. He received the William A. Aldridge Award for Outstanding Community Involvement and the Duke Energy Quality of Life Award.
Ryan loves spending time with his family. Ryan and his wife Jenny have three kids, and they love traveling together and attending sporting events.
In 1999, after the sale of Archdale Pharmacy, Ryan opened Archdale Drug, followed by Deep River Drug. Ryan believes in community and citizenship, participating in any way he can be of service. He received the William A. Aldridge Award for Outstanding Community Involvement and the Duke Energy Quality of Life Award.
Ryan loves spending time with his family. Ryan and his wife Jenny have three kids, and they love traveling together and attending sporting events.
Matt Weist was born and raised in Findlay, Ohio, a small town in the northwestern part of the state. In the 1980's his family moved to the Greensboro area where he attended Western Guilford High School. He completed his undergraduate studies at UNC Greensboro then began his 4-year study at Campbell University, completing his Doctor of Pharmacy in 1994. Matt joined K-Mart in High Point as the Pharmacy Manager, then moved to the same position with Wal-Mart before transitioning to Archdale Drug in 2005. Currently, Matt is the store manager at Archale Drug.
Matt and his wife, Christy, have three sons who keep them busy with their various activities. They love going to Disney World and to the beach. Of course, Matt lives and breathes anything having to do with The Ohio State Buckeyes which gives his fellow UNC Tarheel fan employees something to talk about!
Matt and his wife, Christy, have three sons who keep them busy with their various activities. They love going to Disney World and to the beach. Of course, Matt lives and breathes anything having to do with The Ohio State Buckeyes which gives his fellow UNC Tarheel fan employees something to talk about!
Born in Florence, SC, Brian Marks and his family moved to Monroe, NC when he and his sister were quite young. After graduating from Monroe High School, Brian attended the School of Pharmacy at UNC-Chapel Hill, earning his degree in 1994. His first position as pharmacist was in High Point at the K-Mart on N Main Street. When the location closed, he worked at Revco/CVS, eventually being promoted to Pharmacy Manager in charge of opening the new CVS store at Eastchester/Centennial. He subsequently worked for Target and joined Archdale Drug in 2005. Currently, Brian is the Pharmacy Manager at Deep River Drug.
Brian's love for the pharmacy profession, comes naturally with a family twist. His father, uncle, and 2 cousins (as well his cousin's wife) are all pharmacists. Can you imagine the conversation at family gatherings during the holidays? As a child, Brian hung out at his father's drug store in Monroe. When he was old enough, he began to "help" his dad. He was quite proud to hold that first "real" job; pharmacy is definitely in his blood!
Brian and his wife, Amber, have two sons, Drew and Rylan. Time with his family, which enjoys traveling together, is top priority for Brian.
Brian's love for the pharmacy profession, comes naturally with a family twist. His father, uncle, and 2 cousins (as well his cousin's wife) are all pharmacists. Can you imagine the conversation at family gatherings during the holidays? As a child, Brian hung out at his father's drug store in Monroe. When he was old enough, he began to "help" his dad. He was quite proud to hold that first "real" job; pharmacy is definitely in his blood!
Brian and his wife, Amber, have two sons, Drew and Rylan. Time with his family, which enjoys traveling together, is top priority for Brian.
Carla Ferrara was born and raised in the "Queen City", Charlotte, NC, with two younger brothers. She attended UNC-Chapel Hill where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy.
Following graduation from UNC, Carla began working as a pharmacist at the Carolinas Medical Center and later at Nalle Pharmacy, both located in her hometown. While at Nalle, she developed a love for the independent pharmacy setting. It allows for the opportunity to interact with patients and to discuss their individual concerns. After moving to Jamestown NC in 2000, Carla continued her work in Charlotte, commuting for six years before joining Deep River Drug in 2007.
Carla and her husband, Mike, have two children, Collin and Macy. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends.
Following graduation from UNC, Carla began working as a pharmacist at the Carolinas Medical Center and later at Nalle Pharmacy, both located in her hometown. While at Nalle, she developed a love for the independent pharmacy setting. It allows for the opportunity to interact with patients and to discuss their individual concerns. After moving to Jamestown NC in 2000, Carla continued her work in Charlotte, commuting for six years before joining Deep River Drug in 2007.
Carla and her husband, Mike, have two children, Collin and Macy. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends.
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Sam Forrester was born in Greensboro, NC, but grew up in Trinity, NC.
After graduating from Trinity High School, Sam attended High Point University. He graduated in 2005 with dual degrees - a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He later received a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Research before getting his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from UNC-Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 2013. During his educational career, Sam worked for eight years as a pharmacy technician for Kerr Drug and Walgreen's. Before joining the Archdale Drug "Family of Stores," he spent two years as a Pharmacy Manager at Walgreen's. Most recently, Sam has also worked as adjunct professor of Pharmacy Law at High Point University. Sam and his wife Rachel have two sons, Gabriel and Henry. Sam is an avid reader, and when he is not reading, he is spending time with his family. His church life is solidly invested in High Point Family Worship Center in High Point. where he serves as Secretary, and plays guitar in the their praise band. |
Born in Thomasville, NC and raised with his older brother in the Archdale/Trinity area, Chris Nichols graduated from Trinity High School, where he lettered in both football and track. He then enrolled at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, where he where he completed the pre-pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy program at the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.
During his undergraduate tenure at Campbell, Chris played football for one year for the Fighting Camels. While pursuing his Doctorate in Pharmacy, Chris came home during school and summer breaks to work as an intern at Archdale Drug where he learned the value of customer service. Upon graduation from Campbell and obtaining his pharmacist license, Chris joined Archdale Drug as a full-time pharmacist. Currently, Chris is the pharmacy manager at Archdale Drug.
Chris thoroughly enjoys spending time with wife Courtney, daughter Kynsley and cattle dogs Koda and Tex. He is also a sports enthusiast and an avid Carolina Panthers fan. If it has anything to do with the outdoors or sports, Chris can typically be found right in the thick of things, enjoying the competition.
During his undergraduate tenure at Campbell, Chris played football for one year for the Fighting Camels. While pursuing his Doctorate in Pharmacy, Chris came home during school and summer breaks to work as an intern at Archdale Drug where he learned the value of customer service. Upon graduation from Campbell and obtaining his pharmacist license, Chris joined Archdale Drug as a full-time pharmacist. Currently, Chris is the pharmacy manager at Archdale Drug.
Chris thoroughly enjoys spending time with wife Courtney, daughter Kynsley and cattle dogs Koda and Tex. He is also a sports enthusiast and an avid Carolina Panthers fan. If it has anything to do with the outdoors or sports, Chris can typically be found right in the thick of things, enjoying the competition.
Trent Steffen graduated from Carroll High School in the small midwestern community of Carroll, Iowa. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the University of Iowa, he began his career as a pharmacist within the Oncology Department of the Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, Ohio. Trent worked extensively within the oncology, heart and intravenous fields, and served as Director of Operations and Chief Operations Officer of long-term care pharmacies in both Ohio and North Carolina.
Since moving to our area, Trent has worked in retail pharmacy for nearly 20 years, serving as Pharmacy Manager at several large retail chains. Additionally, he is certified in durable medical equipment and immunizations.
After graduating from college, Trent married his wife Nancy. They have four grown children who attended Trinity High School. Trent enjoys attending his church, socializing with friends, and spending time with family, and is a passionate fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes sports programs! When he and Nancy are not visiting the kids in New York City, Nashville, Charlotte and Virginia Beach, you will likely find them relaxing at Hilton Head, SC.
Since moving to our area, Trent has worked in retail pharmacy for nearly 20 years, serving as Pharmacy Manager at several large retail chains. Additionally, he is certified in durable medical equipment and immunizations.
After graduating from college, Trent married his wife Nancy. They have four grown children who attended Trinity High School. Trent enjoys attending his church, socializing with friends, and spending time with family, and is a passionate fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes sports programs! When he and Nancy are not visiting the kids in New York City, Nashville, Charlotte and Virginia Beach, you will likely find them relaxing at Hilton Head, SC.
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Brittany McManus is a local young lady who was born and raised in Archdale, NC. Upon graduating from Trinity High School, where she lettered in both softball and volleyball, she enrolled at Guilford College.
While attending Guilford, Brittany continued her love of sports by playing softball. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a double minor in Psychology and Integrated Sciences. After graduating from Guilford College, she enrolled in High Point University’s inaugural pharmacy school program. There she studied for four more years before receiving her Doctor of Pharmacy diploma from the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy’s first graduating class! While attending the University, she worked as an intern at Archdale Drug where she impressed her coworkers with her knowledge, skill and demeanor. Brittany says, “she hopes to provide the community with optimal customer service and aid in instilling health care knowledge in the patients with whom she comes in contact.” Brittany is a lover of sports, traveling and spending time with her husband, Joseph. Together they have three dogs and a daughter. |
Julie Bowen grew up in the Archdale/Trinity area and is a graduate of Trinity High School. After completing her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at UNC-Chapel Hill, she began her career as a pharmacist at CVS in Archdale. She later relocated to Thomasville and continued to work at CVS and subsequently at Walmart. Julie brings with her over 25 years of pharmacy experience and has a passion for the profession of pharmacy and helping others.
Julie and her husband Jerry have two children Parker and Whitley. In her spare time Julie enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her family. Some of her favorite things include the beach, Disney and UNC Tar Heels!
She is excited to be joining the team at Archdale Drug!
Julie and her husband Jerry have two children Parker and Whitley. In her spare time Julie enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her family. Some of her favorite things include the beach, Disney and UNC Tar Heels!
She is excited to be joining the team at Archdale Drug!
Teddi Utt Short was born in Winston-Salem North Carolina but grew up in Advance, NC.
After graduating from Calvary Baptist High School, Teddi attended Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. She graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a double minor in chemistry and public health. She then moved back to the triad and attended the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy at HPU, receiving her Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2022.
During her pharmacy school years, Teddi worked as an intern at CVS pharmacy. Upon graduation, Teddi worked as a staff pharmacist at Walgreens before transitioning to join Deep River Drug. She is excited to join the team and serve the community!
Teddi loves to travel, bake, and spend time with her family. She is married to her college sweetheart, Charlie, and together they have a puppy named Stormy.
After graduating from Calvary Baptist High School, Teddi attended Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. She graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a double minor in chemistry and public health. She then moved back to the triad and attended the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy at HPU, receiving her Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2022.
During her pharmacy school years, Teddi worked as an intern at CVS pharmacy. Upon graduation, Teddi worked as a staff pharmacist at Walgreens before transitioning to join Deep River Drug. She is excited to join the team and serve the community!
Teddi loves to travel, bake, and spend time with her family. She is married to her college sweetheart, Charlie, and together they have a puppy named Stormy.
