Meet Kelly Di Donato Calderone, Mobile Bay Now’s new Market President
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Mobile Bay area, we’d like for you to meet Kelly Di Donato Calderone, Mobile Bay Now’s new Market President!
A Mobile Bay native for decades now, Kelly brings a deep knowledge of everything Mobile and Baldwin County to the team. When asked what her favorite thing about living on the coast is, she responded, “The humidity… just kidding!”
“I really do love living by the water with access to charming little bay front towns, beautiful coastal beaches, the bustling City of Mobile, and the southern hospitality of the people that live here.”
Kelly Di Donato Calderone, Market President of Mobile Bay Now
Read on to learn more about Kelly’s wealth of experience, why she chose Mobile Bay Now + her favorite local things!
Kelly Di Donato Calderone joins Mobile Bay Now team
Kelly has spent 20 years working in leadership roles across all kinds of media, from print and digital to radio and tv.
“Then I was recruited by Cindy Martin and DeeDee Mathis to join their talented team at AL.com. And here we are back together again after all these years!”
Kelly Di Donato Calderone, Market President of Mobile Bay Now
In her position as Market President, Kelly will be leading a local team of content producers and journalists that keep our audience in the know with all the positive things happening on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Kelly and her team will work with area businesses to tell their unique stories through Mobile Bay Now’s authentic voice.
We focus reporting on:
- Business openings
- Local guides
- Events
- Local news
- Things to do
- Jobs
- Economic development
- + more!
“There are so many good, exciting and positive things happening right here in Alabama. Yet, everyday we are bombarded with negative news. Mobile Bay Now shines a light on the good, on the things that impact our community, and on growth. That is something I am proud to be a part of.”
Kelly Di Donato Calderone, Market President of Mobile Bay Now
Outside of work and being a media wiz, Kelly loves boating, soaking up the sun at Alabama’s beautiful beaches and attending the Mobile Symphony Orchestra at the historic Saenger Theatre.
She has two dogs: a terrier-dachshund mix named Marco, whom she adopted from North Baldwin Animal Shelter, and a miniature dachshund named Dachsha. Kelly loves taking them to Sunset Pointe in Fairhope — that is, when they’re behaving.
Marco (left) and Dachsha (right), Kelly Di Donato Calderone’s dogs, pose for the camera. (Mobile Bay Now) 
Kelly Di Donato Calderone’s dog, Dachsha, is a miniature dachshund. (Mobile Bay Now) 
Kelly Di Donato Calderone’s terrier-dachshund mix, Marco, was adopted from the North Baldwin Animal Clinic. (Mobile Bay Now)
Here are more of Kelly’s Mobile Bay faves:
- Favorite local “hidden gem”: Knuckelbones Elixir
- Favorite hobby: Traveling abroad and taking nature walks on the bay at Utopia Park + Village Point Park Preserve
- Best splurge meal: The Ribeye at Southwood Kitchen for dinner + the ginger donut with popcorn ice cream at Noja Restaurant for dessert
- Favorite local organization: City Hope Church
- Favorite local spot that’s no longer here: Plane and Level Coastal
- What she wishes the Mobile Bay area had: Trader Joe’s 🙏🏻
Interested in Mobile Bay Now covering your business? Contact us at hello@mobilebaynow.com!
