Steve Dunn grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma, graduating from Carl Albert High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University, after playing college football at the United States Air Force Academy. After spending 2 years on the football staff at OSU, Dunn accepted a coaching position at the University of Central Oklahoma; a position he held for the next 3 years. While at UCO, he earned a Masters of Education degree and was the director of freshman orientation for incoming student-athletes.

After a year away, as Operations Director in Owasso Public Schools, Dunn returned to lead the Broken Arrow Athletic Department in 2018. During his educational career, Dunn has served as an Oliver Middle School teacher and administrator and as a Tiger Football Co-Defensive Coordinator.

Steve and his wife, Michelle, are the proud parents of daughters, Tatum and Ava, and son, Luke.