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James B. Dunn
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| Narrative: |
James B. Dunn, of Lead, South Dakota, has had several years of experience in government and public affairs. With over 30years of service as a State Senator from South Dakota, Mr. Dunn oversees mining operations and the refining of gold and silver for the State. Currently, he also serves as Director of Public Affairs. During his career, he has served on various State committees including Vice Chairman, State Affairs Committee, Vice Chairman and Chairman, Health and Welfare and Chairman, Senate Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee. Mr. Dunn received a Presidential Appointment as a U.S. Selective Service Board Member and other honors and awards including the Friend of Law Enforcement Award from the South Dakota Peace Officers Association, Distinguished Contribution to the Preservation of South Dakota History Award from Dakota State College, Outstanding Black Hills State Alumnus Award from Black Hills State University, a Citation for Distinguished Service from the Masonic Lodge and was nominated to the Deadwood Hall of Fame in 2005. He has published several books, articles and artwork photography. He gives presentations both locally and nationally. Mr. Dunn received a B.S. in Business Administration and Economics from Black Hills State College in 1962. He is a member of the Society of Black Hills Pioneers and the Black Hills Badlands and Lakes Association. He lives in Lead, South Dakota, where he enjoys hunting and fishing. |
| Title: |
Director, Public Affairs |
| Industry: |
Government |
| Type of Organization: |
State Government |
| Major Product/Service: |
Government and community services |
| Expertise: |
With over 30 years experience as a Senator, Mr. Dunn oversees mining and the refining of gold and silver for the State. |
| Geographic Area of Distribution: |
National |
| Affiliations: |
Society of Black Hills Pioneers; Black Hills Badlands and Lakes Association; Member, Tax Committee, 1971-76, 1981-82; Vice Chairman, State Affairs Committee, 1977-78, 1989-90; Chairman, Senate Agricultural & Natural Resources Committee, 1979-92, 1995-2000; Vice Chairman, Health and Welfare, 1995-96, 1998; Chairman, Health and Welfare, 1997 |
| University/Degree: |
B.S., Business Administration, Economics, Black Hills State College, Spearfish, South Dakota, 1962 |
| Born: |
June 27, 1927, Lead, South Dakota |
| Hobbies/Sports: |
Hunting, fishing |
| Work History: |
Mr. Dunn formerly served in various associations, councils, and committees as treasurer, president, member and co-chair. |
| Honors & Awards: |
U.S. Selective Service Board Member, Presidential Appointment, 1967; Friend of Law Enforcement Award, South Dakota Peace Officers Assoc., 1976; Distinguished Contribution to the Preservation of South Dakota History Award, Dakota State College, 1977; Outstanding Black Hills State Alumnus Award, Black Hills State Univ., 1978; Citation for Distinguished Service, Masonic Lodge, 1984; Williamson Militia Man Award, South Dakota National Guard, 1992; Legislator of the Year, National Republican Legislators Assoc., 1996; Nominated, Deadwood Hall of Fame, 2005 |
| Published Works: |
Several books, articles and artwork photography; Quarterly and monthly newsletter; Speaks locally and nationally |
