Darron Dunson Sr. is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former educator with more than 20 years of experience in K-12 education, student discipline and school leadership.
Board Secretary
Mountain States Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America
Darron was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida, and joined the Marine Corps at 18. After his military service, he moved to Denver with his wife and two young children. Darron returned to school, earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree from the University of Colorado Denver in leadership for educational organizations. Darron went on to spend more than 20 years working in K-12 education, including as a dean of students for Denver Public Schools. He also served as an expulsion hearing officer, reviewing student discipline cases and providing recommendations.
Darron became involved with Paralyzed Veterans of America in 2019 after learning about the organization from a friend. That year, he attended his first National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Kentucky and began serving as treasurer of the Mountain States Chapter, a position he held for four years.
In May 2026, Darron was elected chairman of PVA’s National Judicial Committee. He also serves on the board of a local school in Aurora, Colorado.
Darron and his wife have been married for 40 years and share a lifelong commitment to helping and serving others.to Defeat ALS, and Veterans Day events. Andrew lives in Colorado.
