Montford will be USCB’s interim AD
From staff reports
The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has announced that longtime Director of Athletics Quin Monahan will step down after 13 years of service. Deputy Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator Genia Montford has been named Interim Director of Athletics.
Monahan has led Sand Shark Athletics since 2012, guiding the program through its transition from the NAIA to full NCAA Division II membership in the Peach Belt Conference. Under his leadership, USCB added men’s and women’s basketball, celebrated a men’s golf conference title, and saw men’s basketball finish as conference runner-up in the 2025 Peach Belt Tournament. Sand Shark student-athletes also consistently achieved a department-wide GPA of 3.0 or higher.
“It has been a great honor to serve as Director of Athletics at USCB,” Monahan said in a news release. “Together, we built a department that embodies the spirit of NCAA Division II and has earned its place on the national stage. USCB will always hold a special place in my heart.”
USCB Chancellor Al M. Panu praised Monahan’s contributions, stating, “We are deeply grateful for Quin’s vision and commitment, and we wish him the very best in his next chapter.”
Monahan is leaving USCB to become Francis Marion University’s new Director of Athletics.
Montford will lead Sand Shark Athletics with deep knowledge and experience. She played a key role in the university’s successful NCAA transition and was twice named Sun Conference Charles Morris Administrator of the Year. She has been with USCB for 22 years and is entering her 11th year with the university’s Athletics Department.
“We are thankful for Quin Monahan’s outstanding leadership,” Montford said in a news release. “I look forward to continuing the mission of Sand Shark Athletics, supporting our student-athletes, and building on the strong foundation he helped create.”
