Mitch Dunn

About Mitch Dunn

After three decades in media and marketing strategy, I didn’t expect to fall head over heels for a sport, but pickleball had other plans. What started as a personal obsession quickly turned into a mission. In January 2020, I launched the Cincinnati Pickleball Club, which rapidly grew into one of the fastest-growing community pickleball clubs in the country. That moment marked my pivot from passionate player to entrepreneur in the sport I love.Today, I’m the cofounder of The Pickle Lodge, one of the largest dedicated indoor/outdoor pickleball facilities in the U.S. With over 1,600 members at our flagship location and a second opening in Fall 2025, The Lodge is quickly becoming one of the country\'s premier pickleball destinations.My roots in brand strategy still run deep. I believe in the power of personal storytelling to unlock careers and create connection. I mentor professionals who want to clarify their voice, communicate with impact, and build a brand that moves people to action, because behind every powerful brand is a story waiting to be told.I thrive in collaborative, supportive environments that reward risk-taking, self-awareness, and facilitated ideation.

Experience

1. Co-founder

   The Pickle Lodge

   Jan 2023 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

Education

• Xavier University

  BSBA

Skills

• Strategy
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing Research
• Digital Strategy
• Marketing
• Mobile Marketing
• Brand Development
• Customer Insight
• Direct Marketing
• Advertising
• Interactive Marketing
• Media Planning
• Digital Marketing
• Relationship Marketing
• Online Advertising
• Creative Strategy
• Brand Architecture
• Social Media Marketing
• Media Buying
• Copywriting
• Integrated Marketing
• Online Marketing
• Digital Media
• Social Media