Staff

Randy Sanders, State Director - For nearly three decades, Randy has been involved in pageantry having produced and emceed shows all over the country. Since 1996 he has been a State Director with the Miss Universe Organization and has attracted some of the best people in the business that together produce the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA state preliminaries in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Randy's company is Sanders & Associates, Inc.

In 1999, Randy served as the State Director of New York and it was that year that his delegate, Kimberly Pressler, won the Miss USA Pageant! Most recently, The Miss Universe Organization honored Randy by selecting him as the "Outstanding Director of the Year" for the 2002 MISS TEEN USA® pageant season.

Jennifer Watkins, Contestant Coordinator - Jennifer was Miss Pennsylvania USA 2001 and has competed in the nationally televised Miss USA Pageant. She has had the experience of competing and knows what it takes to be a winner!

Jennifer oversees the selection of our contestants for the state pageant. She makes sure that each young lady is well informed through mailings, e-mails and, of course, by answering questions over the telephone.


Connie Simon, Director of Delegate Supervisors - Connie oversees our group of Pageant Hostesses who act as chaperones during pageant weekend. She coordinates the contestants' activities to assure a well-organized event.

Throughout the year, Connie travels with our titleholder and helps in her preparations for her many appearances.


The staff is rounded out by other talented individuals like Woody Miller, who serves as an consultant to Sanders and Associates, Inc. Woody has made a career in the industry with expertise in photography, production, lighting, and graphics.

Lindsey Anders is the newest addition to the staff and brings with her computer and graphic skills.

Richard Backner coordinates mailings and production equipment and Mel Worthington works part-time in the office during the busy times of the year.