Chad Dundas
Assistant Director of Strategic Communications
chad.dundas@supportum.org | 406-243-7479
Chad joined the UM Foundation in June 2024 as Writer and Content Producer before becoming Assistant Director of Strategic Communications in October 2026. In his role, he serves as the organization’s chief storyteller, leading strategic communications and editorial content that advance its mission and highlight the impact of philanthropy at the University of Montana. Previously, he published the acclaimed novels "Champion of the World" and "The Blaze," and worked as a sportswriter for national outlets including ESPN, The Athletic, NBC Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a co-producer on the award-winning history/true crime podcast "Death in the West."
A Missoula native, Chad earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 2002 and a master’s degree in creative writing in 2006, both from UM. When he and his wife aren’t busy chasing after their three kids, he occasionally manages to run, work out and play drums in various local bands.