Joe Dunn ’09 (Honorary Alumnus) has demonstrated passionate support for quality student-athletes and elite athletic programs at Bemidji State since his employment at State Farm Insurance brought him to Bemidji in 1996. Hand picked by then-new Head Football Coach Jeff Tesch to spearhead fundraising for the program, Dunn’s involvement expanded from a one-year assignment as BSU’s Athletic Development Director to a term as president of the BSU Foundation Board of Directors. An active member of Beaver Pride, he served on the organization’s board for 10 years, including three years as president. During that time, Dunn not only played a pivotal role in the creation of the Beaver Pride coordinator position that exists today, he also helped lead the organization’s growth from $20,000 in donations to over $250,000 annually 10 years later, establishing a solid foundation for funding student-athlete scholarships. Joe and his wife, Karen, have three adult children, Connie, Steve and Tom.