Ryan Dunning embodies the essence of his surname. That’s because he’s ‘done’ a lot in his life.
Dunning is currently a Property Analyst for Deschutes County Property Management. He’s been there since April of last year after spending five years in Tax & Finance.
Dunning’s role primarily revolves around enhancement of processes and procedures to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
“That’s really one of my strengths is to sift through everything and find all the holes and implement new strategies,” says Dunning.
Dunning served in the Marine Corps for five years. His time at sea and number of equator crossings earned him a “Golden Shellback” certificate.
Post military-service, Dunning worked as a correctional officer and created and managed luxury golf events. He also worked in sales and marketing.
“It enabled me to look at things differently, do a good job and take care of the people that were with me. We tried to find ways to make things better.”
Dunning is an identical twin. His twin brother is a police officer.
A devoted father of three, Dunning also plays in a band called ‘Rigby Pass.’ Music runs in the family. His mother was a professional singer.
“She played and sang with Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers and Sammy Davis, Jr.”
Whether it’s music or helping various Deschutes County departments, Dunning loves to collaborate and find ways to improve.
“I wanted to be somewhere where you have a sense of belonging to something,” says Dunning. “Not only that but providing a service. I’ve always been service focused.”
And whether it’s serving his colleagues, his community or his country, Dunning has ‘done’ each of those well.
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