Ryan J. Benton is executive vice president with the Southern Bank, overseeing and managing operational areas along the South Carolina coast.

The University of South Carolina recognized Dr. Robert H. Sandel, ’67, as the 2025 Retired Educator Award recipient in its Champions of Education program on March 27.

CAPT Michael R. Howard, USN, Ret., ’77, published his third book of award-winning poetry, Under the Helix Kelpies.CAPT Michael R. Howard, USN, Ret., ’77, published his third book of award-winning poetry, Under the Helix Kelpies.

Stephen K. Odendahl retired from NASA after more than 23 years of public service in the agency and closing nearly 40 years of employment in military, commercial and civil spacecraft operations.

Participating in the Counter Assault Force Multiplier (CAF-X) counter assault training on the shooting range at Fort Meade, Md., on May 28 were (left to right) Rachel S. Otto (nee Sanders), ’08; J. Scott Lewis, ’98; Aaron J. Superak, ’98; Rashid A.M. Ellis, ’04; and T.W. Mincey III, ’02.

Luke A. Waddell, Sr., ’10, was appointed to a four-year term on the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s board of trustees. uncw.edu/news/2025/05/scalise-waddell-named-to-board-of-trustees

CPT Matthew S. Juntz, USAR, ’07, was featured in an army.mil article on explosive ordnance disposal techs supporting US Army recruiting at the Long Beach Grand Prix. army.mil/article/285510/explosive_ordnance_disposal_techs_support_us_army_recruiting_at_long_beach_grand_prix

Maj R. Brandon Wilkins, USMC, ’07, a native of Beaufort, flew Blue Angel No. 3 F/A-18 with the Blue Angels during the 2025 Beaufort Air Show on April 12 at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

Keenon C. Hook was promoted to deputy superintendent with the Viriginia State Police Department.

Wilton M. Warner IV was featured in a People magazine article on the recreation of a photo from his childhood.

ENS Jakob G. Schumacher, USN, was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy on March 14 at Officer Candidate School in Newport, R.I. He was designated a surface warfare officer.

W. Bradley Harris, ’95, was promoted to vice president of community and economic development with Georgia Electric Membership Corporation.

David L. Rawlinson II, president and CEO of QVC Group, appeared on Good Morning America to announce QVC’s launch of the first 24/7 live social shopping experience in the U.S., in partnership with TikTok Shop.

The late Mark W. Woods, Jr., was posthumously inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.