Our people make all the difference
PLG Capital establishes the foundation for lasting economic and social impact.
The Phillip Lloyd Group was named in honor of two extraordinary American pioneers whose lives exemplified leadership, perseverance, and transformative achievement: A. Philip Randolph and Earl Lloyd.
The Phillip Lloyd Group combines the names of these two trailblazers to reflect its mission and values. Their legacies inspire our commitment to creating access to capital, expanding economic opportunity, and developing projects that strengthen communities through affordable housing, workforce development, veteran services, education, and strategic investment.
Just as Randolph championed economic justice and Lloyd broke barriers through excellence and perseverance, the Phillip Lloyd Group is dedicated to building pathways that empower individuals, organizations, and communities to achieve lasting success.
Our funding address vital community needs from sustainable agriculture in urban farming to financing main-frame commercial and infrastructure projects. By working closely with local businesses, organizations, and government entities, PLG Capital creates a supportive ecosystem that maximizes opportunities for community success and resilience.
OUR LEADERSHIP
CentraI to our vision is the leadership of Mike Dow, Chief Municipal & Veterans Affairs Advisor, whose legacy includes a transformative 16-year tenure as mayor of Mobile, Alabama. he was cofounded and served as VP of sales and marketing for Quality Micro Systems (QMS). QMS was founded with a $10,000 electronics loan and grew into a New York Stock Exchange listed corporation that was ultimately sold to Minolta.
During his time as mayor, Dow led a $2.4 billion revitalization of Mobile's historic city center, attracting substantial foreign investment and driving urban renewal.
The focus of his tenure included downtown redevelopment, tourism and recruitment of foreign manufacturing industry investment and jobs. The Mobile Convention Center and Riverside Park, Mobile Government Plaza and RSA hotel and building investments were constructed during his time as mayor. Mike has a bachelor of science in economics and a MBA from the Mitchell College. He has served on numerous public and private boards including the Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, the Alabama Port Authority, the Mobile Arts Council, Mobile United, and many other local, state and national boards.
He is a U.S. Army veteran serving multiple tours with the 173rd Airborne Brigade as a helicopter door gunner in Vietnam.
This experience shapes PLG Capital’s expertise in mixed-use, sustainable developments that enhance livability and affordability in underserved neighborhoods.
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