Dougherty's Pharmacy, Inc. announced it has named Stewart Edington as the Company's new President and Chief Executive Officer. In addition, Edington will also assume interim duties as Chief Financial Officer. Edington brings over 30 years of experience in the pharmacy industry leading some of the larger pharmacy chains in the United States.

He joins Dougherty's from Gelson's Pharmacy, where he served as Director of Operations from 2016 to 2017. Previously, he was Vice President of Pharmacy Operations at Haggen Food & Pharmacy from 2015 to 2016. Edington also served in various roles at Albertsons, including Divisional Pharmacy Manager from 2003 to 2011, and Vice President of Pharmacy Operations from 2011 to 2014.

The appointment of Edington is further strengthened by the engagement of John D. Abouchar (J.D.) as a consultant and advisor to the Dougherty's Board of Directors. Abouchar currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of CynergisTek. He brings over three decades of experience and a proven track record of executing shareholder value driving initiatives.