After high school, Dwight attended USC and graduated with a BS in Pharmacy. After graduation, he joined the Army and later went into the reserves before returning to work at The Pickwick as the pharmacist, working beside his father and his brother. Today, Dwight feels like it is déjà vu. As a child, he remembers mixing ingredients, making ice cream sodas and adding vanilla flavoring to a variety of drinks. Now, everything has come full circle. His interest originally began creating ice cream creations and later developed into mixing prescription compounds. Not only was Dwight destined to be a pharmacist, his sons would also say he was destined to re-open the soda fountain. It's a family tradition among the Odoms and one that remains a big piece of history for many Greenvillians. close

Odom moved back to Greenville in 1993 and was hired as a warehouse loader at Container Management Services, a company that manufactured plastic drums and containers. After working his way up the ladder for 8 years, Odom left Container Management Services and started his own company, Innovative Container. Innovative Container manufactures and reconditions industrial containers and was later sold in April 2007 after being named the fastest growing company in SC in 2003 and number 9 in 2004 and 2005.

Today, Odom is the owner of Palmetto Restorations, a company that specializes in muscle and classic automotive restorations as well as co-owner of The Pickwick. Along with his younger brother, Kelly, Odom purchased the family pharmacy. Odom grew up in The Pickwick and is active in the organization, determining strategies to compete against chains and preserving a bit of history by bringing back the soda fountain that was a popular fixture in the 1940s and 1950s. close

After leaving NanYa Plastics in 2001, Odom went to work for Innovative Container as their Sales/Retrieval Manager. In this position, Odom created and is responsible for the drum and tote retrieval business that includes over 1000 pick up locations nationwide. Odom solicits new business and manages existing accounts, in addition to managing off-spec sales and finding new and innovative ways to sell surplus product to third parties.

In 2006, Odom approached his brother Chad about purchasing The Pickwick from their father and keeping the family-owned business in the family. In 2007, the transaction was finalized and the two brothers became co-owners of The Pickwick. Odom is active in the business decisions at The Pickwick and is vice president of the board of directors with the Greenville County Historical Society and a member of the Greenville County Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Arts Council, and a board member of the History Makers. close

If Keefe's last name sounds familiar, you may recognize the family name “Ray” from The Marquette, the local grocery and butcher shop on Augusta Rd. that Keefe's grandparents owned from the early 50s until 1997. Back in the 50s and 60s, The Pickwick soda fountain purchased all of their meats from the Ray family at The Marquette. Next time you're in The Pickwick, say hello to Keefe and ask him to show you the Marquette soda fountain receipts dated from 1949. close

After working for many years at The Pickwick, Jane became a pharmacy technician and completed more than 500 hours in the field. She also takes pharmacy recertification classes and training each year to keep her accreditation. Jane has worked at The Pickwick for more than 39 years. close

Jack is married and has two children. He is an avid tennis player and has been active in the sport for more than 30 years. Jack has played tennis with Dwight Odom for many years and the two remain close friends. As a matter of fact, it was Dwight that talked Jack into abandoning retirement and coming to work for The Pickwick. close

Hamilton was introduced to the Odoms and The Pickwick when her father delivered Pet Milk to the Augusta Rd area. Included in his delivery route was The Pickwick soda fountain. The families became friends and, over the years, Edgar and his son Dwight would go to Hamilton's parents' house to fish and hunt, and they occasionally kept their pony and bird dog there too. Today, there are no ponies involved, unless you consider Mustangs in this category. Both the Odoms and the Hamiltons share a love and passion for classic cars, including '66 Ford Mustangs.

Hamilton is responsible for ordering all non-prescription inventory for The Pickwick. After working with the customer base for so many years, she is very aware of the market and knows exactly what the customers want. close