OUR STAFF

Ret. Capt. Rodney W. Rowland
Executive Director
The Dunn PAL Executive Director is in charge of all aspects of the Dunn Police Athletic & Activities League. The…

Christopher M. Eason
PAL Operations Director
Christopher Eason is a Dunn PAL Alumni Member, where he participated in the program as a child. Christopher grew up…

Ms. Peggy Thomas
Administrative Assistant I
The Administrative Specialist I works in the front office of Dunn PAL. This person is the first to interact with…

Ms. Alida Vanneste
Directors Secretary
Alida Vanneste works in our front office taking phone calls, accepting and entering PAL Applications, collecting fees and donations, etc.…

Mr. James Berry
Youth Development Coordinator
Youth Development Coordinator in charge of After-school/Summer Program. Mr. James Berry has been in education since December 2011. Mr. Berry’s…

Mr. Alexander Harris
Media Arts Instructor
Mr. Alexander Harris is our Media Arts Instructor.

Officer Nicholas Parrilla
PAL Volunteer Wrestling Coordinator
Officer Nicholas Parrilla is a full time police officer with the Dunn Police Department in the CET Team. Officer Parrilla…

Ms. Gennira Dixon
PAL - K-3rd Grade Instructor
Ms. Gennira Dixon is our K-3rd Grade Instructor.

Mrs. Darcia Black
Part-time Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Darcia Black is our part-time Administrative Assistant helping Ms. Alida Vanneste in the front office.

Dr. Christopher Hall
Opioid Prevention Coordinator
Chris Hall has taken the Opioid Prevention position. As a former Army service member, Mr. Hall is dedicated to seeing…

Mr. Brandon von Unruh
Development Coordinator
The Development Coordinator is in charge of fundraising and budget needs. This person works closely with the Executive Director, Director…
Mrs. Carla Jeffers
4th-5th Grade Instructor
Ms. Carla Jeffers has worked with youth for many years. She is very knowledgeable and loves working with youth.