WAYNE ALLUMS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT 

Panola College Controller Wayne Allums has announced his intention to retire at the end of this year. 

Allums is a graduate of Carthage High School and Panola College. After graduating from Panola College, he continued his education at Stephen F. Austin State University. There, he excelled in his studies and earned a Bachelor of Business Degree. He graduated in 1968 with honors.  

Before joining Panola College, Allums held accounting, administrative, and managerial positions in various business organizations in the fields of certified public accounting, governmental accounting, healthcare services, community college education, banking/credit union services, and retail hardware/building materials. 

In November of 1993, he was hired as an accountant at Panola College. Two years later he was promoted to Controller. As Controller, he reported directly to the Dean of Fiscal Affairs and was responsible for assisting in the payroll process; ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the recording of transactions and the payment of vendors; reviewing and assisting in the purchase of goods and services including the request for proposal and bid process, and he assisted in the preparation of financial reports and annual budgets. 

"Wayne is a walking book of knowledge,” said Mike Edens, Business Office Manager. “His wit and hilarious comments will also be missed in our office”. 

Allums is a past president and current member of Carthage Rotary Club. A member of the original Ambassadors for Panola County, he continues to support the Panola County Chamber of Commerce. He is a former Director of the Panola County United Way, past Vice President of the Panola County Cancer Society and past Panola General Hospital Board Member.  

“We wish Mr. Allums well in his retirement after years of dedicated service to Panola College, said Dr. Gregory Powell, President of Panola College.