About Us

Since 1979, RPM Productions, Inc. has been a leading force in the pageant industry, fostering excellence and empowering women to achieve their dreams on national and global stages. Our journey began with Paula Miles’ first year as state director, when she guided Miss South Carolina USA, Shawn Weatherly, to win the title of Miss USA and then to Seoul, South Korea, where Shawn became Miss Universe 1980. With the founding of the Miss Teen USA pageant in 1983, RPM Productions expanded its mission to reach a broader group of extraordinary young women, quickly becoming a respected name in the industry. Over the years, we proudly expanded our footprint, adding Louisiana in 1990, North Carolina in 1992, and Alabama in 2011, creating a legacy while building a pageant family across multiple states.

Our history is marked by a series of achievements, with national titleholders who have left an indelible mark on the pageant world. RPM Productions has had the honor of guiding one Miss Universe, seven Miss USAs, four Miss Teen USAs, and one Miss World. Our remarkable titleholders, including Shawn Weatherly, Gina Tolleson, Lu Parker, Ali Landry, Vanessa Minnillo, Shelley Hennig, Chelsea Cooley, Kristen Dalton, K. Lee Graham, Katherine Haik, Cheslie Kryst, and Morgan Romano, embody the strength, poise, and spirit that define the values we uphold at RPM Productions.

In 2024, RPM Productions embarked on an exciting new journey to expand our mission of empowering young women and making a positive impact. While we reflect with pride on the incredible legacy we built with the Miss USA Organization, we have always known that the combination of our deep industry experience and network could be orchestrated to have a broader impact, and we are now launching the first phase of a much larger vision. With a continued passion for inspiring growth, confidence, and leadership, we are eager to encourage and inspire the next generation of women in bold and transformative ways. This is the beginning of something extraordinary.

National Titleholders

1 Miss Universe | 7 Miss USA’s | 4 Miss Teen USA’s | 1 Miss World

Shawn Weatherly

Miss Universe 1980
Miss USA 1980

Gina Tolleson

Miss World 1990

Lu Parker

Miss USA 1994

Ali Landry

Miss USA 1996

Vanessa Minnillo

Miss Teen USA 1998

Shelley Hennig

Miss Teen USA 2004

Chelsea Cooley

Miss USA 2005

Kristen Dalton

Miss USA 2009

K. Lee Graham

Miss Teen USA 2014

Katherine Haik

Miss Teen USA 2015

Cheslie Kryst

Miss USA 2019

Morgan Romano

Miss USA 2022

RPM Productions, Inc. is proud to welcome @smiletrain as an Official Brand Partner of the @missallamericanpageant! Together, we are united in a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of children around the world.
 
Smile Train is a global nonprofit that empowers local medical professionals with training, funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally. They advance a sustainable solution and scalable global health model for cleft treatment, drastically improving children’s lives, including their ability to eat, breathe, speak, and ultimately thrive. This life-changing work is a testament to their dedication to creating brighter futures for children in need.
 
As a pageant that champions resilience, compassion, and global connection, Miss All American is honored to stand beside Smile Train in their efforts to transform lives. This partnership signifies more than a collaboration—it’s a shared vision to celebrate the profound impact of giving back and lifting others.
 
Together, Miss All American and Smile Train will work to amplify awareness of this vital cause and encourage communities around the United States to join in supporting the transformative care provided by Smile Train. We look forward to a future filled with hope, opportunity, and countless smiles.
 
To learn more about how Smile Train’s sustainable approach means donations have both an immediate and long-term impact, please visit smiletrain.org.
 
To learn more about becoming Miss All American, @teenallamerican, or @missjuniorallamerican, please visit missallamerican.com.
RPM Productions, Inc. is proud to welcome @smiletrain as an Official Brand Partner of the @missallamericanpageant! Together, we are united in a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of children around the world. Smile Train is a global nonprofit that empowers local medical professionals with training, funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally. They advance a sustainable solution and scalable global health model for cleft treatment, drastically improving children’s lives, including their ability to eat, breathe, speak, and ultimately thrive. This life-changing work is a testament to their dedication to creating brighter futures for children in need. As a pageant that champions resilience, compassion, and global connection, Miss All American is honored to stand beside Smile Train in their efforts to transform lives. This partnership signifies more than a collaboration—it’s a shared vision to celebrate the profound impact of giving back and lifting others. Together, Miss All American and Smile Train will work to amplify awareness of this vital cause and encourage communities around the United States to join in supporting the transformative care provided by Smile Train. We look forward to a future filled with hope, opportunity, and countless smiles. To learn more about how Smile Train’s sustainable approach means donations have both an immediate and long-term impact, please visit smiletrain.org. To learn more about becoming Miss All American, @teenallamerican, or @missjuniorallamerican, please visit missallamerican.com.