Mr. Dunn’s new role is to foster support and expand UNC Charlotte’s relationships with governmental and non-governmental organizations. His responsibilities include working with the Office of the President on legislative advocacy; representing the Chancellor in relationships with local governments; serving as the University’s liaison with organizations such as University City Partners, Center City Partners, the Charlotte Area Transit Authority, the Charlotte City Council, and comparable governmental entities in the region; chairing a new University Economic Development Council; identifying community members in the broader Charlotte-Mecklenburg region for involvement on the Board of Trustees, the Foundation Board, the Alumni Board of Governors, and advisory boards for the colleges, centers and institutes; providing leadership for the development of an institutional communications and marketing strategy and oversight of a broad range of internal and external communications activities that promote understanding and support of UNC Charlotte.

He holds a B.A. in English from UNC Charlotte and serves on the board of directors for the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce and the North Meck Youth Soccer Association.