USCB Leadership

An accomplished scholar and academic leader, Al M. Panu, Ph.D., is the second Chancellor of the University of South Carolina Beaufort since it achieved baccalaureate status in 2004. He was appointed chancellor in 2015. Dr. Panu has devoted more than three decades to scholarship, teaching and higher education leadership in public comprehensive universities within the University System of Georgia. He and his wife Judith are the parents of three grown children.

• PhD, Chemistry - University of Georgia
• MS, Chemistry - University of Georgia
• BS, Chemistry - Tuskegee University

Dr. Kim Dudas, PhD, RN is Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and a Professor of Nursing at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Dudas brings more than 30 years of clinical nursing experience and over 18 years of leadership in higher education. Her research interests include simulation in nursing education, cultural competence, and support for English-language learners. She is a board member and past board chair of Riverview Charter School and volunteers with Jasper Animal Rescue Mission, in addition to being active in local health partnerships and regularly mentoring students pursuing healthcare careers.

• PhD, Nursing - Nova Southeastern University
• MS, Nursing - Rutgers University
• BSN - East Stroudsburg University

Angela Simmons joined the University of South Carolina Beaufort in 2019 as Vice Chancellor for Student Development. She has more than 25 years of experience in student affairs. Angela’s previous roles include Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at Virginia Tech and Assistant Dean of Students at Florida State. Angela lives in Beaufort with her husband Dave and their two very spoiled cats. In her spare time, Angela can be found reading a book, sitting on a beach, or Googling to support her curiosity habit.

• EdD, Higher Education Administration - Florida State University
• MS, Counselor Education - Mississippi State University
• BS, Educational Psychology - Mississippi State University

Mack Palmour is the inaugural Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. Arriving at USCB in 2013, Palmour has over 30 years of higher education experience, working in Enrollment Management, Admissions, Counseling and Advising, and over eight years in the hospitality industry, including six years with Marriott International. Mack is the father of two grown children, both of whom are working in higher education.

• MA, Student Personnel Services - Northwestern State University
• BS, Psychology - North Georgia College (University of North Georgia)

Landon Jones brings a strong background in higher education, healthcare, and military leadership, with expertise in financial management, operational efficiency, and team development. Prior to joining the University of South Carolina Beaufort, he served as Director of Finance and Human Resources at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He holds an M.S. in Business Administration and a B.S. in Healthcare Management & Health Informatics from Colorado Technical University. A U.S. Army veteran, Landon has managed multimillion-dollar budgets in high-pressure environments. He is also an active youth sports coach and serves on regional financial leadership councils, reflecting his commitment to community and service. In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his wife Ashton, son Parker, and daughter Skyler.

• MS in Business Administration - Colorado Technical University
• BS in Healthcare Management & Health Informatics - Colorado Technical University

In September 2025, Genia Montford was appointed Interim Director of Athletics at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, bringing a decade of dedicated service and leadership within the department. She leads with a bold and strategic vision to position USCB Athletics as the Lowcountry’s NCAA Team—focusing on elevating the Sand Shark brand, cultivating a culture of excellence, and deepening community engagement across the region.

Montford is entering her 10th year with USCB Athletics. She played a pivotal role in USCB’s transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, helping lay the foundation for sustained growth and long-term success.

Since joining the department full-time in 2014, Montford has steadily advanced into key leadership positions. She is a native of Wilmington, N.C.

• MBA. University of South Carolina
• BA in Psychology. University of North Carolina Washington