Andy Dunn
Bio
Andy was a three-year varsity starter in both basketball and baseball on the first Lakota West teams. He was Lakota West's male Pringle Award winner for the Class of 2000.
He is the tenth leading career scorer in the 52-year history of Lakota district basketball, averaging in double figures in each of his three varsity seasons. He was accorded All GMC honors three times, culminating in a First Team selection as a senior. In addition, he was selected to All Butler County and All District 15 (four counties in southwest Ohio) All Star teams as a senior.
Andy was known for his exceptional shooting range and, over a decade after his graduation, still holds the Lakota district career records for most three-point field goals made and highest three-point field goal percentage attained. Dunn's marksmanship was never more on display than in the second round of the 2000 Sectional tournament when he rained down 10 treys on Princeton, leading the Firebirds to the win. He finished that night with 34 points as a result of this unparalleled shooting display in which he made 10 of 14 shot attempts from long range.
Andy was also a three-year varsity standout for the baseball team. As a sophomore he won the Firebird's Outstanding Pitcher award with a team leading 5-1 record. He was the pitcher of record in Lakota West's first ever regular season win and in the Firebird's first tournament win. When not pitching, he patrolled center field and was known as a clutch hitter at the plate.
Andy went on to play at Mount Vernon Nazarene University where he helped guide his team to a National Championship in 2002. He still holds numerous records there including consecutive free throws made (36) and most 3-point field goals in a season (150).
Andy works for Kemba Credit Union and is the Vice President of CUSO.
Favorites
BOOK FOR LEADERS: Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy
ATHLETE: Michael Jordan
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Cincinnati Bengals
SPORTS MOVIE: Hoosiers
QUOTE THAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU:
"You always miss 100% of the shots you don't take." -Wayne Gretzky
IF YOU KNEW THEN WHAT YOU KNOW NOW…WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THE HIGH SCHOOL ANDY?:
The hard work will pay off. The long hours in the gym, being too busy for social activities, and choosing dedication to your sport over parties and sleeping in will be worth it.
THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING A FIREBIRD WAS:
being in the first official class of Lakota West. Since I was in high school from 1997-2000, I was part of the school opening ceremony, starting new Firebird traditions and the beginning of a new legacy.
CURRENT JOB: My official title is Chief Experience Officer at Kemba Credit Union. I am involved in a little bit of everything at Kemba. I oversee our branches, the call center, marketing, business development, 2nd mortgages and the lending sales team. I also help manage our facility and maintenance needs. In addition, I run 2 wholly owned subsidiaries of Kemba. One is called CU Advantage, Inc. and the other is Kemba Realty, Inc.
ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS FUN THAT WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU???
Sports gave me great travel opportunities. I was able to spend a summer playing basketball in Fiji, New Zealand and Jamaica. Also, I am married to the totally awesome Mrs. Dunn who teaches at West!