PharmDawg-Owned Businesses Recognized at Bulldog 100 Celebration
Eight businesses led by UGA College of Pharmacy graduates were honored at the 2025 Bulldog 100 Celebration recently in Athens. This prestigious list recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA alumni. This year’s PharmDawg honorees included:
- #8 SlicedHealth – Reed Liggin ‘94
- #13 Friendly City Pharmacy – Lucas Brown ‘14
- #28 SynerGrx – Naveed Tharwani ’11.
- #29 King’s Hometown Pharmacy – John Hyer ’12 & Dorris Hyer ’12
- #47 Clark Drug Company – Starr Clark ’87, Ben Ross ’08, Mary Nagel ‘16
- #55 Golden Isles Pharmacy – Matthew Donato ‘14
- #56 Coastal Drug Company – Ben Ross, Mary Nagel
- #78 Ross Drug – Ben Ross
Additionally, Ben Ross received the Michael J. Bryan Award, which recognizes a returning Bulldog 100 honoree who exemplifies entrepreneurial spirit and sustained business growth. Established in memory of Michael Bryan (BBA ’89), this award honors alumni making a lasting impact through their ventures.
“We are incredibly proud of these PharmDawgs and the impact they are making in their communities and the pharmacy profession,” said Dean Kelly Smith. “Their recognition in the Bulldog 100 speaks to their entrepreneurial excellence and the innovation that defines our alumni. We celebrate their achievements and look forward to seeing their continued success.”
Each year, Bulldog 100 applicants are evaluated based on their business’ compounded annual growth rate over a three-year period. The Atlanta office of Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors verifies the data submitted by each company.
Congratulations to these outstanding alumni on this well-earned honor!
