Aug. 20, 2026–Peyton Clarkson / Product & Creative Marketing, Craftshow Digital
Aug. 13, 2026–William R. Jackson / Chief, Mobile Police Department
Chief William R. Jackson is a 30-year veteran of the Mobile Police Department. He began his
career as a police cadet in September 1995 and has progressed his way through the ranks. Chief
Jackson has served as the assistant police chief and at the rank of major, commanding the Field
Operations Division as well as the Investigative Operations Division.
Throughout his career, Chief Jackson has supervised in areas of patrol, criminal investigations,
traffic safety, narcotics & vice, and for several years worked as a task force officer on the DEA
Drug Task Force. In 2024, Jackson was named Chief of Police.
Growing up in Chickasaw, Alabama, he attended C.F. Vigor High School. Following his dreams
and in his father’s footsteps, he joined the Mobile Police Department not long after graduating
high school and began his service to the city. Chief Jackson went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in
business administration and a master’s degree in criminal justice from Faulkner University.
He is married to Ashley, and he is an extremely proud father of three daughters and one step
daughter.
Chief Jackson has been the recipient of the Wounded in Service award, Distinguished Service
Award, multiple Chief’s Unit Awards, among many other awards and recognitions. He is a
member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive
Development Association and has previously served on the Mobile Police & Fire Pension Board.
Aug. 6, 2026–NO LUNCH MEETING / Captain’s Reception @ Greer’s Market on St. Louis St. 5:30-7:30
July 30, 2026–Justin Vibbert / New York City Journalist & Author “The Last Whale Hunter”
Justin Vibbert is a journalist
and English Instructor at the
City University of New York. His
embedded reporting on underworld
figures inspired the O-Broadway
play Royal Oak, now in development
as a limited TV series. In addition to
his writing, Justin is a model who has
appeared in major brand campaigns
for Ralph Lauren, American Express,
and Google.
July 30, 2026–TBA
July 23, 2026–Davis Walker / Director of Partnerships & Premium Sales, Oak View Group “New Regions Arena”
Davis Walker serves as Director of Partnerships and Premium Seating for Regions Arena, the Mobile Convention Center, and the Saenger Theatre. Originally from Atlanta, Davis has spent more than a year in the Mobile market working with OVG Global Partnerships to secure commercial partners for the venues.
July 16, 2026–Dr. James “Trés” Stefurak /Professor of Counseling Psychology and Associate Dean, University of South Alabama
Dr. James “Trés” Stefurak is a Professor of Counseling Psychology and Associate Dean at the University of South Alabama. As a licensed psychologist and the producer of the “Sincerely, South” podcast, and a 20-year clinical and research partner of the Mobile County juvenile court and adjacent organizations, Dr. Stefurak is deeply committed to exploring human development and community well-being. He is excited to speak with the Mobile Downtown Rotary Club about the modern “loneliness epidemic.” Approaching the issue from a mental health framework, his presentation will examine the root causes of our current social disconnection and share actionable strategies that civic leaders can use to foster meaningful belonging.