Legacy & Leadership

Join David's rich conversation with Jo Bonner, Jr, the fourth president of the University of South Alabama since November 2021. President Bonner is committed to establishing South as the Flagship of the Gulf Coast. Under his leadership, South has positioned itself as a top destination for a quality education and the region’s fastest-growing academic medical system. Bonner has visited with students, teachers, and college counselors representing more than 100 high schools throughout...

Join David's rich conversation with Jo Bonner, Jr, the fourth president of the University of South Alabama since November 2021. President Bonner is committed to establishing South as the Flagship of the Gulf Coast. Under his leadership, South has positioned itself as a top destination for a quality education and the region’s fastest-growing academic medical system. Bonner has visited with students, teachers, and college counselors representing more than 100 high schools throughout...

Part 2 of David's conversation with dynamic Aryne Hudson for a leadership-packed conversation. Aryne Hudson is a litigation attorney in the Mobile, Alabama, office of Phelps, where she represents clients in complex tort, commercial, employment, and defamation matters. Her practice is grounded in thoughtful advocacy, strategic problem-solving, and a commitment to serving clients with both precision and integrity. Beyond her legal practice, Aryne is deeply engaged in leadership and service wit...

Join David as he sits down with dynamic Aryne Hudson for a leadership packed conversation. Aryne Hudson is a litigation attorney in the Mobile, Alabama office of Phelps, where she represents clients in complex tort, commercial, employment, and defamation matters. Her practice is grounded in thoughtful advocacy, strategic problem-solving, and a commitment to serving clients with both precision and integrity. Beyond her legal practice, Aryne is deeply engaged in leadership and service within h...

Part 2 of David's conversation with Rebecca Byrne. David was fortunate to sit down with Rebecca Byrne, a longtime voice for improvement in Mobile, Alabama. She has solid advice on leadership and humble thoughts on legacy. More on her background below. Enjoy! Rebecca Byrne has been serving as the President & CEO for the Community Foundation of South Alabama for twelve years, leading the foundation in its mission to bring together and direct philanthropic assets to make ...