Speaker Bios

MobileBayINVENTS has gathered professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide useful information that is experienced-based.

The agenda of speakers and their topics is designed to give attendees a working knowledge of the important aspects of developing an idea and taking it to the marketplace. The speakers have hands-on experience with real-life scenarios and are willing to share that insight with you.

Please take time to review their bios.

Guest SpeakerDr. Calvin M. Bacon, Jr., University of South Alabama, Mitchell School of Business - What is Your Plan?

Mr. Donny Mecke, Browning, Mecke and O’Neal, LLC, Partner - Taking Your Invention to the Marketplace

Ms. Casi Callaway, Mobile Baykeeper, Executive Director - Moving toward Sustainability

Mr. J. Nevin Shaffer, Jr.,  Patent Attorney. - Intellectual Property 101-Protecting your Invention and Intellectual Property - What to do when you suspect a problem?

Ms. April MacKenzie Mason, Burr and Forman, Partner -  Product Licensing