Commissioner Mike Dean, DISTRICT 3 (Located in southern Mobile County)

With 14 years of service to the people of Mobile County, Mike Dean is your County Commissioner for District 3. South Mobile County is the place where Mike Dean grew up, where he built a business, where he lives, where he worships, and where he serves his community. In November 2008, he was elected to an unprecedented third term as Mobile county commissioner.

Commissioner Mike Dean joins Gov. Bob Riley and other
dignitaries to dedicate the Maritime Science Center.  The new $12 million facility,
located on the Mobile River's east bank, will  train up to 700 people a year for
work in the area's shipyards.

Since 2000, Mike Dean has been the District 3 Commissioner for Mobile County . During that time, Mike has been committed to expanding and improving roads, providing quality public safety, supporting schools, and helping the area's elderly and youth. During Mike's tenure on the County Commission, Mobile has experienced unprecedented economic growth. In the last year alone, due in large part to the County Commission 's leadership, Mobile County has landed the ThyssenKrupp Steel Mill near Mt. Vernon. The $5 billion ThyssenKrupp project will create 29,000 construction jobs initially and then a permanent work force of 2,500.  Mike and the Mobile County Commission also have played a key part in the expansion of the shipping and shipbuilding industries. Mike's leadership was instrumental in the recoveries from Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina. He has worked hand-in-hand with the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency. He has received certification in hurricane preparedness from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Commissioner Mike Dean sponsored funding of the playground at  Griggs Elementary School.

Commissioner Mike Dean sponsored the construction of the
Coastal Response Center in Coden to assure that coastal residents there had the
means to survive the aftermath of a hurricane or similar crisis.

A former small business owner, Mike began his public service in 1994 when he was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives. Mike quickly made his mark in Montgomery , as he was named the Outstanding Freshman House Member by the Business Council of Alabama. Mike twice earned the Legislator of the Year Award and was also the Alabama Rural Electric Association's Legislator of the Year. While in the House, Mike served on the Ways and Means, Tourism, Oil & Gas, and several other key committees.

Mike has held prominent positions with the National Association of Counties and the Alabama County Commission Association. He has served on the Mobile County Board of Health, and the Alabama State Docks Port Authority Board. Mike is a member of the Alabama Republican Executive Committee. For eight years, he served on the Mobile County Republican Executive Committee. Mike is a member of the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tillman's Corner Chamber of Commerce.

Growing up off Dauphin Island Parkway , Mike graduated from B.C. Rain High School where he enjoyed playing on the football and baseball teams. Mike attended William Carey College in Hattiesburg , Mississippi .

Mike and his wife Gina have been married for 32 years. They have a son, Casey, and a daughter, Summer. The Deans are active members of the First Baptist Church of Tillman's Corner.