A native of Macon, Missouri, Dunn turned Lawson into one of the best small class schools in the Kansas City Metro during his 30-year career.
He attended Missouri State University graduating in 1991. Dunn began his career at South Shelby High School in 1991 where he served as head coach from 1993-95.
In 1996 he moved to Lawson where he was an assistant coach for three years. In 2000 he became the head coach as the Cardinals began a dominant period in their history. From 2000-2021 Lawson won eight KCI Conference titles, 10 district titles, advanced to the state playoffs seven times, made it to four semifinals, three title games and won a state title in 2007.
Dunn was named the Missouri Class 2 Coach of the Year in 2007. The KMZU radio Coach of the Year in 2007, 2013 and 2016 along with numerous district coach of the year honors. Overall he finished his career 201-74.
Dunn also has served on the board and is a past president of the GKCFCA. He lives with his wife Tammy in Lawson.
