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The History Museum of Mobile’s upcoming Learning Lunch Program is on Wednesday, October 14th at 12 PM and will feature Jack Gilmore, Senior Bowl Director of Football Operations, and Molly Middleton, Senior Bowl Director of Public Relations and Community Outreach. The title of their presentation is The Draft Starts in Mobile: An Overview of the Senior Bowl.

ABOUT JACK GILMORE: Jack is a native of Mobile, Alabama. He attended St. Paul's Episcopal School and then graduated from The University of Alabama with a degree in Kinesiology. Jack was a preferred walk-on for the Crimson Tide Football Team as well as a Recruiting Specialist from 2012-2016. During this tenure, Jack was a part of two National Championships and three Southeastern Conference Championships. Following his time at The University of Alabama, in 2017, Jack served as a Graduating Assistant at the University of North Alabama, assisting with the defense and coaching the safeties. In 2018, Jack spent Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills assisting the Operations and Personnel departments. Following the internship, he returned home to the Senior Bowl, where he served as a Scouting Assistant under first-year Executive Director, Jim Nagy. After the 2019 Senior Bowl, Jack accepted a position with the Oakland Raiders as the team's College Scouting Coordinator. During his tenure with the Raiders, Jack assisted all efforts pertaining to College Scouting and NFL Draft preparation. He worked under two different General Managers and was a part of the transition from Oakland to Las Vegas. In 2023, Jack returned to the Senior Bowl as the Director of Football Operations. As the Director of Football Operations, Jack assists with player evaluations, manages the player onboarding process and oversees the following support staff during game week: coaching, equipment, trainers, video, and officials.

ABOUT MOLLY MIDDLETON: Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Molly Middleton is a proud alumna of UMS-Wright Preparatory School (Class of 2016) and The University of Alabama, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in Sports Communication in 2020. Molly began her career in sports as a student recruiter and communications assistant for Alabama Athletics, laying the groundwork for her future in sports media and event management. During college, she interned with the Senior Bowl for three consecutive years, which ultimately led to a full-time position with the organization in 2021. As the Senior Bowl’s Director of Public Relations, Molly serves as the primary liaison between the organization and both national and local media. She manages all year-round media inquiries and oversees communications throughout game week, including Media Day, player and coach interviews, and radio row activations. She also handles media credentialing, press conferences, and the design and production of the official game program. Molly’s role as the Director of Public Relations also consists of all of Senior Bowl’s year-round hospitality and community engagement. She plays a key role in organizing a wide range of community events, including but not limited to the NFL Draft Party, Senior Bowl Hall of Fame, Charities Celebrity Golf Classic, the Senior Bowl’s NFL Flag League, Turkey Bowl, and all game-week events. She also manages the Senior Bowl Committee that consists of over 400 members, and oversees the Mobile Arts & Sports Association, Mobile Touchdown Club, and the Mobile-Baldwin Athletic Partnership. Her commitment to the community extends beyond her professional work. Molly currently serves on the Mobile Law Enforcement Foundation board, Prichard Preparatory School board, the Tennis Advisory board, serves on the junior board for Magic Moments, is an active member of the Order of Fuse, and is the secretary for a local Mardi Gras organization. Her experience working closely with the Mobile community through the Senior Bowl has deepened her passion for giving back and staying actively involved in local initiatives.

The History Museum of Mobile invites the public to attend the free Learning Lunch lecture series. Guests are encouraged to bring their lunch and enjoy a presentation on an historical or cultural topic. For more information on Learning Lunch, contact Brantley James, Curator of Education, at 251-301-0270 or b.james@historymuseumofmobile.com.