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Dr. Donald Mosley Jr

Donald (Don) C. Mosley, Jr., PhD
Executive Director

Dr. Mosley has extensive experience as a consultant/facilitator for organizations in the public and private sectors, including the RSA Tower, Parsons Brinckerhoff, San Diego Padres, City of Fairhope, FEMA, Johnstone Adams Law Firm, University Hospital, Providence Hospital, Leadership Mississippi, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He and his team seek to positively impact the university and regional communities.
Dr. Thomas E. Nelson

Thomas E. Nelson, PhD
Director of Student Competitions

Dr. Nelson creates, supports, and teaches entrepreneurship at the University of South Alabama. His focuses include design & entrepreneurship, nontraditional entrepreneurship, and forgiving business models & processes. Proficient with traditional business plans, the business model canvas, and the Simplexity Problem Solving Process, Dr. Nelson consults with nascent entrepreneurs, small and mid-sized businesses, governments, and non-profit organizations on ideation, business formation, and validation, business planning, and creative problem-solving.
Dr. Jennifer C. Zoghby

Jennifer C. Zoghby, PhD
Assistant Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship

Dr. Jennifer C. Zoghby serves as Assistant Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship at the Mitchell College of Business. 

A native of Mobile, Dr. Zoghby grew up surrounded by her large, entrepreneurial family. Her childhood memories include helping customers at her parents’ retail store. Her professional career has centered on exploring creative ideas with others. During her years as a journalist and public relations professional, she worked for companies and institutions, and, at times, ran her own businesses as a creative professional. In 2022, she started teaching full-time, bringing her entrepreneurial energy to South. She believes the Mobile region can be transformed by entrepreneurs, who improve the local economy and nonprofit services. 

Rachel Backlin

Rachel Backlin
Programs Specialist,  Dean’s office

Ms. Rachel Backlin, Programs Specialist for the South Alabama Center for Business Analytics, Real Estate, and Economic Development (CREED) and the Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MCEI) received the Outstanding Staff Award. Before joining the MCOB, Ms. Backlin worked in medical research and administration. She is a native of the Gulf Coast.