Damon J Dunn

CEO Sagan Sign Talent; Former NFL Player & Philanthropist

Seattle, WA, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $10,000 - $20,000 More Fee Info
Athlete, Black Heritage, Business, Business Leadership, Christian, Christian, Christian Athletes, Football, Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Philanthropy, Resilience, Social Activism, Sports, Youth
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Damon J Dunn Biography

Climbing out of Poverty Born in 1976 in Fort Worth, Texas to a 16-year-old single mother, Damon Dunn grew up in dire poverty, living in a three- bedroom trailer with ten people. Damon grew up hunting and fishing as means to provide food and wore Salvation Army clothes. From these humble beginnings, Damon learned the value – and the rewards of hard work, which he has demonstrated throughout his life.

Excelling in Education and Athletics In high school, Damon was an honor student and earned recognition as a Texas All-State Football player. On these merits he was awarded a scholarship to Stanford University.

At Stanford Damon had a record setting college football career, ran track and earned many academic and athletic awards, including the NCAA Academic Scholarship, All-PAC 10 Honors and Academic All-Pac 10 Honors, and the NFL and College Hall of Fame Award.

Upon graduation Damon played in the NFL for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys. Damon had the privilege to play under and be mentored by coaching legends such as Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells, Tyrone Willingham, and Tom Coughlin.

Success in Business Damon is the CEO of Sagan Sign Talent, which specializes in sourcing global talent for the sign and graphics industry. He founded Lagunita Franchise Operations, expanding it to 38 locations with over 500 employees and $30 million in revenue. Previously, as President and Co-Founder of Tricor SW Corporation, he sourced and developed 31 retail properties across the U.S., attracting major tenants like Walmart and CVS, and delivering over 20% annual returns for investors.

Leading Through Public Service Despite these achievements, Damon has never forgotten what it is like to go to sleep hungry and wake with a sense of hopelessness. This is why Damon has committed himself to serving others; to show them there is another way and to help them find it for themselves.

While at Stanford University, Damon served as Executive Director of the East Palo Alto Stanford Summer Academy, which provided tutoring and mentorship to underprivileged Latino and African American students from East Palo Alto, CA. In recognition of his work at the Academy and elsewhere in the community, Damon received the James W. Lyons Award and JE Wallace Sterling Book Award given to students who demonstrated outstanding service to the greater Stanford community.

In the NFL, Damon worked with the Make a Wish Foundation to visit kids with terminal illnesses. He started the Fighting Giants Ministry that ministers to children with life-changing injuries. He also worked with St. Augustine Soup Kitchen, the Cops-N-Kids program, and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Damon volunteered the in Santa Ana elementary schools implementing the Latino Educational Attainment Initiative (LEA). The purpose of the LEA is to help Latino parents become more effective advocates for their children, particularly as it relates to their education. During his undergraduate days at Stanford, Damon served as associate pastor at Jerusalem Baptist Church where he managed the children’s and youth ministries. Since his time at Stanford and the NFL, Damon has started the Joshua Project, a leadership development ministry that mentors aspiring young Christian leaders and the Long Beach College Prep Academy which sent 158 students, from low-income families to college.

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Damon J Dunn Speaking Topics

  • BOLD EXPECTATIONS: We Cannot Escape Our Expectations

    Damon transformed his life from severe poverty to success at Stanford University, the NFL, the Hoover Institution, and in business leadership. Despite living in a cramped trailer with ten others, he envisioned a future at Stanford. He founded two companies, secured investments, and brought them to life through determination. Now, he uses his experiences to inspire others in complex organizations to elevate their expectations and broaden their perspectives. As your organization grows, it will encounter new challenges, making it essential to adapt your strategic vision and market approaches. Damon’s message will inspire transformation and reflection among attendees, equipping them to evaluate and implement innovative strategies and BOLD EXPECTATIONS.

  • BOLD LEADERSHIP: Leading 360 Degrees

    Enhance your leadership skills and advance your career by understanding key leadership trends. We all engage in various forms of leadership as our roles evolve. Damon draws on his diverse experiences from the NFL, corporate sector, and academic pursuits at Stanford, as well as his fellowships at the Hoover Institution and the Pacific Research Institute, to explore effective strategies for downward, lateral, upward, and introspective leadership. Damon’s presentation aims to inspire a vision for diverse leadership development within your organization, encouraging attendees to become versatile leaders who enhance their impact and create a culture of BOLDNESS.

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Damon J Dunn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as BOLD EXPECTATIONS: We Cannot Escape Our Expectations, BOLD LEADERSHIP: Leading 360 Degrees, FAIL BOLDLY: Profit From Your Failures and BOLD PUBLIC POLICY: Empower Poor and Working-Class Families. The estimated speaking fee range to book Damon J Dunn for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Damon J Dunn generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Demario Davis, Matt Light, Shawn Harper, Israel Idonije and Rocky Bleier. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Damon J Dunn for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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