Sarah Dunn
Senior VP Business Development & Client Services
Sarah Dunn
Senior VP Business Development & Client Services
A champion for community engagement
Sarah’s experience in public outreach, engagement, and communication, including more than two decades in the construction and development industry, is invaluable to our clients. Since joining CG Schmidt, Sarah has championed several of Madison’s largest and most complex projects, leading public communications campaigns inclusive of listening sessions, strategic development, fundraising and implementation. Sarah works with clients across state and in all industry verticals spearheading corporate, healthcare, education, industrial, multi-family, religious, community and senior living projects.
A passion for people
Sarah’s integrity and unique ability to connect with others and build critical relationships is essential to realizing success for our clients whether they operate in the public or private sectors. Sarah has an unmatched ability to develop both technical construction approaches and integrated communications strategies to deliver the highest quality building results and garner support and enthusiasm for client initiatives.
Boards & Memberships
Board Member
Catholic Charities
Board Member
Clean Lakes Alliance Strategic Advancement Board
Task Force Member
Dane County Death from Despair Suicide Prevention Task Force
Board Member
Smart Growth Board of Directors
Member
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Member
WHEA Wisconsin Healthcare Engineering Association
Member
DMI Downtown Madison Wisconsin
Member
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
Awards
Women in Construction
The Daily Reporter
Newsmaker of the Year
The Daily Reporter
Pinnacle Award for Project Pursuit Marketing – WI Dells Communication Campaign
Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)
Madison Movers and Shakers
Brava Magazine
Wisconsin “Business Developer of the Year”
Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)
Volunteer Impact Award
American Heart Association (AHA)
Service Award
Children’s Theater of Madison (CTM)
Lighthouse Award (Most Distinguished Honor)
Spectrum
Award of Excellence
Spectrum (2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019)
Professional of the Week
In Business Magazine
Unsung Hero of the Year Award
The Daily Reporter