Brian Dawson

Dr. Brian Dawson has served one term on the TLUSA Board of Directors. He has been involved and serving in boy’s ministries throughout his life. He grew up in Christian Service Brigade (CSB) and earned their highest award: the Herald of Christ. He stayed active in CSB as a stockage ranger, battalion captain, and served on the board of directors for CSB. Brian has also been an active volunteer in his local church and other ministries including Sequoia Brigade Camp, Alpha Gamma Omega, Awana, and served with TLUSA Troop OR-1613. Brian is currently in the process of starting a Troop in Redding, CA, and he advises the Freedom Rangemen Association - find out more information at www.freedomrangemenassociation.org.

Dr. Dawson currently serves as the Vice President for Simpson University and CEO of Semester by the Sea. He enjoys discipling college students as they mature through the college experience. He is a professor in leadership and university administrator working for Pepperdine, Hardin-Simmons, and California State Universities. He is also a lover of the outdoors and has taken students on field trips to over 100 national parks and monuments. Yosemite is his favorite, and he solo hiked the John Muir Trail. Brian has two degrees in history and his doctorate in Educational Leadership. He and his wife, Michelle, have been married for over 30 years and work as a team to be salt and light on college campuses. They lived with students in campus housing for 2 decades raising their two amazing kids and developing vibrant campus communities.