Jakey Dobbs

Midtown District Manager @Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership

Oklahoma City, OK, US

Passionate about building better cities through place-based leadership, I manage strategy, operations, and community engagement for Midtown OKC—one of the city’s most vibrant urban districts. My work bridges the gap between policy and people, overseeing everything from board collaboration to boots-on-the-ground activation.Every project is an opportunity to transform space into place. From planning district-wide initiatives to navigating permits and budgets, I guide projects from concept to execution while ensuring they reflect community input and Midtown’s evolving identity.At the heart of this role is connection—bringing together business owners, residents, civic leaders, and city departments to align on shared goals. Whether welcoming a new business, convening the Midtown Business Alliance, or championing local partnerships, I work to build a district that’s not just functional—but thriving.I collaborate closely with our marketing team to design events and experiences that spark engagement, strengthen the local economy, and invite people to discover something new in the district. Real-time data tools like Placer.ai help guide our strategy, giving stakeholders actionable insights into district performance.Through regular walk-throughs and active monitoring of maintenance, safety, and development, I ensure Midtown remains clean, connected, and ready for what’s next.

University of Central Oklahoma

Master’s Degree, Adult and Higher Education-Training

Coffeyville Community College

Associate of Science - AS

Pittsburg State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication