About

Dr. Alvin B. Jackson, Jr., is a veteran city manager, strategist, and community builder with more than four decades of distinguished public service across Florida and the nation. He has successfully led 10 communities—from Washington, D.C. to rural North Florida—where his collaborative leadership has united elected officials, staff, and residents around bold, transformative goals. Throughout his career, Dr. Jackson has spearheaded over $200 million in capital improvements, bringing millions in investment and revitalization to the communities he’s served. He currently serves as the City Manager for the City of Bunnell since October 2018. 

A master at organizational development, he has strategically built world-class institutions committed to effective leadership, exceptional customer service, and measurable results. He is also the author of The Wounded Healer and It Is Another Great Day: An Inspiring Guide for Effective Leadership—both of which embody his core belief that servant leadership is not a title or position—it’s who you are on the inside. 

“I believe that brokenness is not the end of the story—it’s the beginning of a deeper one.” 

Whether you’re seeking a powerful keynote, a moving book reading, or a conversation about what it means to lead with heart, Dr. Jackson offers a message that uplifts, enlightens, and endures.