SENIOR ADVISOR

Mike DOBBS

 Mike serves as Senior Advisor to Camp Southern Ground, providing continuity and strategic counsel to the organization’s new CEO and board, while continuing to support its philanthropic and development efforts. Since joining Camp Southern Ground in 2016, Mike has played a pivotal role in helping transform founder Zac Brown’s vision into a thriving organization that serves youth, veterans, and their families. After ten years as President and CEO, he retired from that role in March 2026 and now continues to support the mission in an advisory capacity.

With more than 35 years of executive leadership experience spanning start-ups, growth companies, and Fortune 100 organizations, Mike brings expertise across strategy, fundraising, marketing, sales, operations, real estate development, architecture, construction, and general management. Throughout his career, he has been passionate about building organizations, leading teams, and turning ambitious visions into meaningful impact. Mike has also served in leadership, board, and committee roles with organizations including Skyland Trail, The Westminster Schools, YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Zoo Atlanta, and Young Life, reflecting his longstanding commitment to youth development, mental health, and community service.

A longtime Atlanta resident, Mike has called the city home for more than 40 years. He and his wife, Jenifer, have two adult children—a son in Los Angeles working in real estate investments and a daughter in Charleston who is an interior designer. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Mike earned degrees in Architecture and Building Science from Auburn University and has completed executive business certificate programs through Harvard University and Emory University.