Dean Hudson of Conway has been named to the position of Director of Auxiliary Services at Coastal Carolina University.

He will serve as chief business manager of all external contractual services. His responsibilities include overseeing and managing the functions of the bookstore, post office, food services, vending and shuttle services.

Hudson, who earned a bachelor's degree from Coastal in 1980, has previous experience in the insurance and banking industries. He served on Coastal's board of trustees from 1993 to 2005.