Pharmacy Staff
Christopher Plummer, PharmD, Pharmacist in Charge
Chris originally hails from Greenup County, Kentucky and came to Wheeler’s in the fall of 2022 after stints at several independent pharmacies around central Kentucky including Knight’s Pharmacy in Berea, and Redding Drug in Lexington. Chris graduated from the University of Tennessee with his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2002. But we don’t hold his orange influences against him. He is a true-blue fan underneath those coke bottle glasses. Chris is married to the very lovely Laura, and together they have 2 children, Luke & Grace. He enjoys watching his kids play soccer, playing video games, and singing along to the radio.
Lynne Eckmann, PharmD
Lynne, a Senior Care Pharmacist, is Director of our Home Connection Program, a specialized medication management for seniors. She joined
the staff at Wheeler in 2006. She received her B.S. and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Kentucky in 1991 and 1992, respectively. Lynne has over 23 years of geriatric experience in consulting and clinical pharmacy practice in community and long-term care settings. She also serves as preceptor through the University of Kentucky Community Pharmacy Residency Program. She stays busy outside of work with her husband and four children.
Wayne A. Bryant, RPh
Wayne has been a Pharmacist at Wheeler Pharmacy since his graduation from the University of Kentucky in 1972. Before becoming a pharmacist, he worked at Wheeler's since 1967 as a clerk and delivery driver. He is slowly inching his way into retirement as he now only graces us with his presence 1 to 2 days per week. He likes to play golf during the warm months so he's a self-described "fair weather golfer" and likes to work around the house year-round. He has been married to Marty for over 40 years. Together they have one daughter, Katie, and 2 granddaughters.
Catherine R. Hanna, PharmD
Store Management
Claire Lewis, RPh, Owner
Claire is the owner of Wheeler Pharmacy and the youngest daughter of founder, Buddy Wheeler. She received her B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Kentucky in 1993. Claire began working at Wheeler Pharmacy in 1999. She specializes in compounding and is also the owner of Wheeler’s Custom Compounding. She is member of PCCA (Pharmacy Compounding Centers of America). Claire is also a Certified Hormone Specialist and believes that health and wellness is achievable for all who desire it. In 2015, Claire was named Pharmacist of the Year by the Kentucky Pharmacists Association. In her free time, she enjoys working out, going to the lake, watching movies, and spending time with her husband, Darrell, her two grown sons Brandon and Peyton, her 3 dogs, and 3 cats. In addition, Claire continues to train in ballet and tap and is known around here as the #DancingDruggist!
Stuart Wheeler, Store Manager
Stuart is the Store Manager at Wheeler Pharmacy and Buddy Wheeler's son. He has been with Wheeler's since 1988 as the store retail manager. He is here to help you with just about whatever you need. Stuart is married to Karen and together they have one daughter. He enjoys playing golf, as well as fishing and boating.
Tammy Wheeler, Bookkeeper
Tammy is the store's bookkeeper and Buddy Wheeler's daughter-in-law. She has been with Wheeler's since 1999. Tammy is our "jack of all trades" and will address all your concerns about your store charge account, help you find products in our store, ship your packages via UPS, and you may even see her making your milkshakes! Tammy and her husband of over 35 years, Kendall Wheeler, have 2 daughters and are both avid golfers.
