Steve Greene, RPh, is the Manager of Professional and College Relations for CVS.  A graduate of the University of South Carolina,  Steve serves on the Board of Visitors at Campbell University School of Pharmacy, Admissions Committee of Campbell University, National Advisory Council at SC College of Pharmacy USC Campus, and the Board of Advisors with the SC College of Pharmacy MUSC Campus.  Steve works actively with students and young pharmacists and emphasizes the importance of association membership.  Steve has been an active member of SCPhA, serving on various committees and holding numerous leadership positions.  Steve lives in Chesnee, SC, with his wife, Jill, and their children, Caroline and Zachary. 

Mel Rauton, RPh, is the owner of the Prescription Center, a pharmacy located in downtown Charleston, SC.  A graduate of MUSC, Mel is passionate about the continued growth of independent pharmacy in South Carolina and our country. He lives this through his dedication to the future of pharmacy by educating students of pharmacy, as well as serving his professional associations and community in many capacities. Mel is a member of SCPhA, NCPA, APhA, IACP, Executive Association of Greater Charleston(EAGC), MUSC Alumni Association, CPFI, Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society, and the Lowcountry Pharmacy Association (past-president).  He has held Board Positions with SCPhA, CPN, and EAGC.  Mel is highly active in the Ten City Challenge program.  He resides in Mt. Pleasant with his wife, Cindy, and daughters, Melissa(14) and Grace(7). 

Don Ray is currently employed at the  Department of Defense at Moncrief Army Hospital located at Fort Jackson.  Previous professional experience includes 7 years with DHEC serving as the Director of the South Carolina AIDS Drug Assistance Program and Director of Central Pharmacy for DHEC.  Don also has experience in chain and independent pharmacy settings.  Don served as the Chief Pharmacist for the Columbia Free Medical Clinic for a short time. A graduate of the USC College of Pharmacy, Don is a Vested Member of SCPHA.  He has served on numerous committees and the House of Delegates.  Don was named SCPhA Volunteer of the year in 2004.  Don served on the South Carolina HIV/AIDS Council Board of Directors in 2005.  He is a life member of the USC Alumni Association and Chairman of the USC College of Pharmacy Spring Fundraiser for several years.  Don has been a volunteer at the Columbia Free Medical Clinic for the past 10 years.  He attends Riverland Hills Baptist Church where he serves as secretary of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Don is also a member of The University Club where he plays golf regularly. 

Joe Newton is the Coordinator of Outpatient Pharmacy Services and the Medical University of South Carolina.  A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Joe has been active in both the profession and his community.  Joe was a member of the Rho Chi Honorary Pharmacy Society in 1966.   He served as Chairman of the Public Works Committee and the Chairman of Health and Human Services for the York County Council.  He has served on the Board for the Rock Hill YMCA and the Rock Hill United Way.  Joe has also held leadership positions with the Low Country Pharmaceutical Association and has held several positions with SCPhA.  Joe lives in Charleston with his wife, Nancy Baker Newton, and their two daughters, Dr. Jennifer Sterrett (a pharmacist) and Lesslie Ann Fites (occupational therapist). 

Thomas "Tom" Phillips is a Pharmacy Supervisor for 25 CVS/pharmacy stores in the Columbia, SC area.  Tom is a graduate of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy.  He has worked with CVS for 24 years, holding many different positions including pharmacist, PIC, Pharmacist Trainer, District Manager, Pharmacy Supervisor, and CE Presenter.  Tom has been extremely active within SCPhA, serving in many different leadership capacities.  He has also served on several membership committees.  Tom is the President of the 5th District Pharmacy Association and a member of SCACDS where we also holds leadership positions.  Tom lives with his wife, Donna, in Chapin, SC.  They have 6 children with ages ranging from 14 to 21. 

Sarah Fowler Braga currently serves as the Pharmacy Manager for Coram/Carolina Home Therapeutics in Columbia, SC.  Sarah is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina.  Sarah has worked in a variety of pharmacy settings, including retail and long term care.   Over her career, Sarah has given many presentations across the country and in South Carolina.  She currently serves as a faculty advisor for APhA- Academy of Students of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy at the SC College of Pharmacy USC Campus.  As a member of SCPhA, Sarah has been active in the association holding many leadership roles.  Sarah has served as a member of the SC Board of Pharmacy Compounding Task Force Committee since March 2004.  Sarah has also been featured on numerous radio and TV news programs. 

Dr. Wayne Weart is a Professor with the Department of Pharmacy Practice in the SC College of Pharmacy, as well as a Professor of Family Medicine in the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Prior to his teaching at the Medical University, Dr. Weart taught at West Virginia University, in pharmacy and family medicine. Dr. Weart received his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy in 1971 from the University of Georgia and three years later received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. Dr. Weart has been active in the association for several years, holding leadership positions and serving on committees.  Dr. Weart is also an acclaimed speaker.  He has received numerous awards from his profession including the Bowl of Hygeia Award.