UNC-CH Eshelman School of Pharmacy

James Bowman graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 2004, where he later completed a Community Pharmacy Residency in 2005 with Moose Pharmacy. After staffing at Moose Pharmacy for several years, he became part owner of Moose Pharmacy of Kannapolis in 2010. He left Kannapolis after 11 years and became the owner of Mint Hill Pharmacy in 2021.

James is certified to administer vaccines and long acting injectables and holds certifications in Medication Therapy Management (MTM), OTC Advisor, and Lipid Services. Additionally, he is able is provide consultations for prescribing hormonal contraceptives. James is also a student preceptor at UNC-CH School of Pharmacy and Wingate School of Pharmacy.

James is originally from the Denton/High Rock Lake/Lexington area. He has lived in Matthews, NC since 2004 and is married with two children and has one cat. His family attends Matthews United Methodist Church where he plays the Basson occasionally in worship. He loves to play golf, tennis, and basketball along with cheering on the Tar Heels.

University of Cincinnati Pharmacy School and Wake Forest University

Phillip Thornton received his pharmacy degree from The University of Cincinnati and furthered his education at Wake Forest University, receiving a PhD in pharmacology with an emphasis on brain aging and dementia. Phillip has practiced pharmacy across a variety of settings, including a clinical pharmacist for a hospital, geriatric primary care clinic, long term care clinic, academia setting and community pharmacy.

As senior pharmacist and pharmacy manager at Mint Hill Pharmacy, Phillip offers pharmacy services that are personal, patient-focused and comprehensive. He is certified to give immunizations & long-acting injectables along with prescribing hormonal contraceptives. His many years in school and practice enable him to manage medications and partner with your physician to provide the best care for you. He provides clinical services for Mint Hill Pharmacy’s Chronic Care & Education Clinic, including Diabetes Self-Management Education, Heart Failure & COPD Clinics, Memory Screening and more.

Phillip has lived in Mint Hill for 7 years with his wife and has one son. He enjoys biking, kayaking, cooking, and reading.

Louisiana State University and University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy

Laurie Burkett graduated from the University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy in 2007. She is certified to administer immunizations and prescribe hormonal contraceptives. She has spent her career working in community retail pharmacy and has worked in various retail chain pharmacy settings, from staff pharmacist to pharmacy manager. She decided to leave retail chain pharmacy for a more personal, independent setting in 2018. She and her family moved from Louisiana in 2020 and they reside in the Weddington area, where her two kids attend school. She joined the Mint Hill Pharmacy team in 2021 and loves the family-like atmosphere of the pharmacy and the town.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids. They love crawfish, spicy food, and cheering on the LSU tigers. They attend New City Church in Matthews, where her kids enjoy being part of the NextGen small groups. They enjoy exploring North Carolina and learning more about their new home.