In 1979 Paula Miles had no idea what impact a single event would have on her life. While attending college in Charleston, South Carolina to earn a business degree and working for a Cardiologist, her sister Janice competed in the Miss South Carolina USA Pageant and won. This afforded Janice and her family the once in a lifetime opportunity to attend the live CBS competition of the MISS USA PAGEANT, a Madison Square Garden television production. Unfortunately Janice did not win the title, but Paula was offered the unique opportunity to become involved with MISS UNIVERSE, INC. on the state level. In 1980, when Paula produced her very first MISS USA Preliminary event, her titleholder became MISS USA, and then MISS UNIVERSE, virtually unheard of for a novice director. This began a whole new career for the young lady from South Carolina who had always wanted to be an independent businesswoman who now holds the title of Owner and Executive Director of RPM Productions, Inc.
An executive with MISS UNIVERSE, Inc. said twenty-six years ago that he recognized Paula’s ability to serve as a role model for all young women involved in her program. Throughout those years, she has very successfully throughout those years, instilled in hundreds of young women the desire to better themselves, to enjoy the value of competition, and to appreciate the discipline of self-improvement. Paula can proudly claim that under her administration she has had three young to women become MISS USA, one to become MISS UNIVERSE, two to become MISS TEEN USA and one to become MISS WORLD. However she feels her greatest achievement is bringing out in every single contestant a sense of self-worth while performing to the best of her ability. Her goal, coupled with that instilled by EAGLE U, a Leadership Training Organization, is to have each of these young women recognize opportunities that come their way each day, have the enthusiasm to embrace these opportunities, and to just watch and enjoy the magic as it happens.
The wife of a Crown Council Dentist, Paula and David have three children Ryan, Paul and Morgan.
Anna has been involved from the inception with RPM Productions, Inc. Currently, as Vice President, Anna feels that she best serves the pageant and the contestants by making herself available throughout the year and especially during the pageant week in various areas. She is a valuable asset to our winners as confidant, advisor, and wardrobe consultant. For many years, Anna was involved in television and print advertising, but now she chooses to travel extensively and entertain as often as possible. Anna lives on Lake Wylie in Charlotte, NC.
Born and raised in the Palmetto State, Ryan Miles is a graduate of The University of South Carolina with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Business. At USC, he stayed an accomplished student who was frequently on the Dean’s list while holding an executive position in Sigma Nu Fraternity. Ryan currently holds the Associate Director’s office for RPM Productions, and is the company's website designer/developer. He enjoys playing golf and has competed in amateur golf tournaments in Bermuda and throughout the Southeast US. His two biggest passions are college football and traveling. Ryan is a worldwide traveler having been the far reaches of the globe in Australia, France, Tahiti, England, New Zealand, Scotland, Thailand, Africa and most recently Peru. Ryan currently resides in his hometown of Aiken, South Carolina.
Pam Earhart was raised in the Aiken/Augusta area and now permanently resides in Aiken with her two beautiful daughters and wonderful husband. In her professional life, Pam has spent the last fifteen years working in healthcare. She has always strived to perfect her business management skills and is always looking for new challenges.
Lynn was born in Kansas and has lived in many places while her father served in the Air Force. She now lives in South Carolina with her two wonderful daughters and her husband of 22 years. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking and needlepoint.
Dana earned his Ph.D. from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This academic milestone followed degrees from the University of New Hampshire (B.A.), Northwestern University (M.S.), and Johnson State College (M.A.). A former television news reporter, anchor, and producer, Dana is now the McMahon Centennial Professor in the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma. In addition to his studies and work in higher education, Dana continues to travel the country as a pageant producer, emcee, judge, and coach.
Dr. Donald Campbell - Stage Production Coordinator & Choreographer
Donald is a graduate of Emory University School of Dentistry. He is in private practice in Atlanta, GA. Don serves on the board of directors of The Olde Towne Players and is a founding member of the Atlanta Actors’ Health Network, which provides low cost dental services to members of the Atlanta acting community. Over the years, Don has appeared in a variety of local productions including “Hello!, Dolly” and “Personnel’s”. He has been involved in the pageant field for many years. Don has served as director, emcee, producer, and judge on the state, local, and national pageant levels and is especially fond of the MISS USA system. Don has been involved in some capacity with pageants in North and South Carolina, Louisiana, Vermont, Montana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Maryland, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Missouri. Ali Landry, Vanessa Minnillo, Shelley Hennig and Chelsea Cooley won their state titles in pageants at which Don was involved. Don currently lives outside of Atlanta on a small farm.
