Our Pharmacy Staff

Kyle McHugh, RPh. and Pamela McHugh, RPh.
- Pharmacy Owners
Pame and Kyle have been in the pharmacy business since the 1980's. They started in the chain world with various management positions and decided in 2004 to go out on their own. Since then, they have opened, purchased, and sold 19 pharmacies in NC, SC, and GA. They both enjoy spending time with their many children and grandchildren.

Beth Williamson, CPhT.
Operations Manager
- Beth started with McHugh Pharmacy Group in 2007, as a Pharmacy Technician at Gaston Family Pharmacy. After years of learning about the company inside and out, Beth took over the role of Operations Manager of McHugh Pharmacy Group. In her free time, Beth enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and son.
Robby Bruno
Office Manager
- A jack of all trades, Robby worked in industrial construction before taking over as Office Manager for McHugh Pharmacy Group in 2018. In his spare time, Robby enjoys cooking and spending time with his wife, two daughters, and son-in-law.

Courtney Wickstrom
Marketing Manager
- Courtney graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations in 2021. She’s been directing marketing and advertising for McHugh Pharmacy Group since October 2022. In her free time, Courtney enjoys reading, writing poetry, and visiting her family in Charleston, SC.

Jessica Friedel, CPhT.
Trainer
Jess has been a Pharmacy Technician since 2000. In 2003, she started her career with McHugh Pharmacy Group as a Technician at Chapin Pharmacy. In February 2024, Jess took over the role of Trainer. Using her 20+ years of pharmacy experience, she trains both technicians and pharmacists, and she enjoys helping our staff grow. Jess is married and has a daughter. In her downtime, she enjoys reading, solving puzzles, and cooking.

Lauren Beard, PharmD.
Director of Specialty & Compliance
Lauren graduated from the South Carolina College of Pharmacy at the University of South Carolina in 2019. After graduating pharmacy school, she has been able to further develop her skills with clinical and specialty experience. She is proud to be a part of McHugh Pharmacy Group and continue to follow her passion for independent pharmacy. In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending quality time with her husband, their corgis, and horses.