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Sam Rickman DPh - Pharmacist / Owner

Married to Amanda with two children: Keith - Oral Surgeon in Jackson, TN, wife Lesley. They have two children: Sam II and WillJoy - Occupational Therapist who lives in Nashville.

Sam was born and raised in Trousdale County, graduating from High School there and later attending the University of Mississippi where he received a Pharmacy degree in 1962.  Resident of Sumner County since 1964 he later become a partner at Perkins Drugs in 1967 with Tommy Perkins.  After Tommy's retirement Ferrell Haile entered the partnership in 1988.  

Sam is a member of First United Methodist Church in Gallatin and has been involved in many various civic organizations including the Gallatin Lions Club since 1967.  Sam held several Lions Club offices including President but is perhaps best know for being actively involved in the Minstrel Show for over 25 years.

 

 

Ferrell Haile  DPh - Pharmacist / Owner

Married to Kay with four children: Katie - Married to Tim Chandler with children Nathan and Katherine. J. B. - married to Shawn, they live in Nashville and have one daughter, Madison. Daniel - A student at Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas. and Melody - A Student at David Lipscomb University.

Ferrell graduated from Gallatin High School in 1965 and attended David Lipscomb later graduating from the University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy in Memphis. He entered his practice in Gallatin in 1970 later into a partnership with Sam Rickman at Perkins Drugs in 1988.

Ferrell is a member of Hartsville Pike Church of Christ.  He also runs a family beef cattle farm at Cairo and serves as a Board Member of the Southeast Volunteer Fire Department.  He currently serves as Board Chairman for The Pharmacy Cooperative, a 20 state independent pharmacy Co-Op with 600 members.

 

 

 

Nancy Cohen DPh - Pharmacist

Married to Dr. Gary Cohen with three children: Ben, Grace & Kate  

Nancy attended High School at Clarksville High School and graduated from Austin Peay State University in 1972. She received her DPH at the University of Tennessee Center Health Sciences in 1975.

Nancy has worked at Perkins Drugs since 2000.

 

 

Andrew Finney Pharm.D - Pharmacist

Born and raised in Middle Tennessee and grew up in Goodlettsville, TN.  Attended Beech High School graduating in 1997. He also obtained an Associate of Science at Volunteer State Community College. Andrew received his Pharm. D at the University of Tennessee Center Health Sciences in 2005.  

Married to Audrey with two sons: Barrett & Bryson.  Hobbies include spending time with family, jogging, playing with our dog, fellowship with church family, golf, mountain biking, water sports, landscaping and yardwork.

Andrew has worked at Perkins Drugs since 2005.

 

 

 

Betty Carter - Clerk / Front End Manager

Married to Raymond with 3 children and 6 grandchildren.

Born and raised in Arkansas, graduated from Keiser High School.  Moved to Gallatin and raised family.  Has been an employee of Perkins Drugs since 1995.

 

 

Pam Kenney - Floral Designer & Gift Shop Manager

Married to Wesley with 2 children: Whitney & Matthew.

Pam attended High School at North Marion High School in Ocala, FL and has attended several floral design courses.  She is a former shop owner and has worked in floral design all of her adult life.  An employee of Perkins Drugs since 1999.

 

 

Patty Wright - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Born in Clarksville, TN, married to Tommy with two children: Matthew & Vivian.  Graduated from Gallatin High School in 1986 and Volunteer State Community College in 1988. 

An employee at Perkins since 1999.

 

 

April Henry - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Born and raised in Gallatin, married to Derryl with two children: Payton & Dalton.

Graduated from Gallatin High School in 1996 and Volunteer State Community College in 1998.  An employee at Perkins since 1993.

April is a 3rd degree Black Belt in Wado-Ryu karate.

 

 

 

Niela Galloway - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Native of Sumner County, born and raised in Portland, Tennessee.  Married to Bob with two children: Emily & Knox.

Graduated from Portland High School in 1975 and currently a resident of Gallatin.  An employee at Perkins Drugs since 1997.

 

 

Carolyn Mayes - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Two children: Justin & Abbey.

Attended Portland High School and an employee at Perkins Drugs since 1993.

 

 

Carrie O'Saile - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Graduated from Gallatin High School in 2004 and currently a Speech Therapy major at MTSU. 

An employee of Perkins since 2003.

 

 

 

Melody Haile - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in Gallatin, TN. Graduated from Gallatin High School and currently a student and David Lipscomb University majoring in Public Relations & Marketing.   Parents are Ferrell & Kay Haile.

An employee of Perkins since 2004.

 

 

Jessica Roach - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Born and raised in Gallatin, graduating from Gallatin High School in 2003 w/honors. Currently a student at Tennessee Tech University majoring in Marketing & Communications . 

An employee of Perkins since 2002.

 

 

 

Anna Mason - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Born in Nashville and graduated from Beech High School.  

An employee of Perkins since 2006.

 

 

Tracy Reid - Clerk

Raised in Robertson Co., TN.  Now lives in Westmoreland, TN with husband Eddie and son Jackson.  Graduated from Westmoreland High School.  

An employee of Perkins since 2005.

 

 

Terecia Lilly - Clerk

Raised in Morgan County, TN.   Three Children:  Kelly, Brad & Jeneen.  Four grandchildren: Alyse, Bryce, Riley & Mason.  An employee of Perkins since 2005.

 

 

 

Erin Carter - Clerk

Born in Cottontown, currently a student at Station Camp High School. 

An employee of Perkins since 2006.