Executive
Operations
Operating models, resource stewardship, cross-functional coordination, and accountability.
EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS · STRATEGY EXECUTION
Marshall A. Dunbar
Clarity in complexity.
Purpose in motion.
I bring people, priorities, and operations into alignment so organizations can move forward.
My experience spans corporate, technology, higher education, nonprofit, and public-service environments.
20+ yearsCross-sector leadership experience
50+ peopleGlobally distributed digital delivery teams
$10+ millionTechnology programs and nonprofit operating responsibility
WHAT I BRING
Direction that translates
into day-to-day execution.
Executive
Strategy
Execution
Turning organizational priorities into sequenced work, ownership, and practical decisions.
Organizational
Transformation
Connecting processes, people, and technology through periods of change.
Leadership
Development
Building capability through coaching, training, and clear expectations.
EXPERIENCE ACROSS SECTORS
Different environments.
A consistent operating mindset.
2022–2026
Dallas Christian CollegeHIGHER EDUCATIONExecutive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Led cross-functional operations spanning enrollment, student life, athletics, marketing and communications, facilities, dining, campus safety, and related services.
Scope & contribution
Translated institutional strategy into operating priorities, accountability practices, policy decisions, and cross-department execution.
2022
EssilorLuxotticaVISION CARE & ENTERPRISE OPERATIONSSenior Business Operations Manager
Led operating solutions and strategic execution for complex Managed Vision Care client programs.
Scope & contribution
Aligned stakeholders, risk management, issue resolution, and repeatable workflows across functions and enterprise service teams.
2018–2021
Photon InfotechDIGITAL TECHNOLOGY & DELIVERYSenior Delivery Director
Directed multimillion-dollar web and mobile programs and led globally distributed teams of more than 50 engineers, creatives, and project managers.
Scope & contribution
Built delivery governance, Agile frameworks, standard operating procedures, onboarding systems, performance metrics, and estimation practices.
2014–2018
Christian Community ActionNONPROFIT & COMMUNITY SERVICESVice President, Program Operations
Managed a multimillion-dollar operating budget and a 13-member paid team across community programs.
Scope & contribution
Established program standards, performance expectations, timelines, and operating procedures. Built partnerships and helped secure major grant funding.
EARLIER LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC SERVICEApple · U.S. Army · Department of Homeland Security / TSA · Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department
HOW I APPROACH THE WORK
Understand the context.
Connect the people.
Make the next step clear.
I’m drawn to work that requires both a wide view and close attention: understanding how an organization fits together, listening to the people closest to the work, and building the structure that helps them move forward.
CONTEXTPEOPLEDIRECTION
EDUCATION
A foundation in people
and organizations.
DoctorateLeadership DevelopmentDallas Theological Seminary
Master’s DegreeBehavioral SciencesLiberty University
Bachelor’s DegreeOrganizational LeadershipDallas Christian College
CURRENT PURSUITS
Building. Writing.
Continuing to learn.
BEYOND THE ROLE
An eye for design.
An appetite for ideas.
Outside work, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, Elle-Simone. My interests include architecture, mid-century modern design, vintage furniture, jazz and classical music, technology, and creative projects. Music and art offer another way to explore expression, rhythm, and perspective. My curiosity also extends to technology, psychology, and leadership development: how people think, learn, and respond to new possibilities.
Architecture & DesignMusic & ArtTechnology & Discovery