Ken Dunn

Ken Dunn co-founded The Rainier Companies in 2003; his primary responsibilities at the firm were acquisitions and capital formation. He was involved in real estate transactions totaling more than $3 billion in value, including multi-family, office, retail, hotels and skilled nursing facilities. Mr. Dunn earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from Louisiana State University and a Master of Business Administration in finance from the University of Arkansas. He died unexpectedly in a tragic plane crash on Monday, July 26, 2021, while traveling with friends to one of his favorite places on earth, Truckee, California. Ken was born on September 15, 1958 in Bellefonte, PA to Peter and Sonya Dunn. Ken married the love of his life, Christie Manos, and together they raised four beautiful children, Katie, Chris, Peter, and Nicki. Ken took great pride in the closeness of his family. He had a passion for mentoring people starting out in the business, always eager to offer advice, wisdom, and guidance. Alongside his passion for family and business, Ken was well known for his active life and sense of adventure. Ken loved fast cars, motorcycles and traveling with his father and sons pursuing high adventure sports such as skiing, dirt-biking, helicopter trips in Nepal, water sports and boating. Ken was happiest at their lake house with family, golfing at Northwood with friends, or at their house in Truckee, California cycling or playing on another beautiful golf course. His friends described him as an excellent golfer in “flip flops”. With his engaging personality and incredible conversational skills, Ken never met a stranger and had countless friends. He endeared himself to all people, and his sincerity was felt by all. However, his friends and family members agree that there was never a “Ken” encounter without a little sarcasm. Ken lived a beautiful life full of family, success, and adventure. Ken is survived by his loving wife, Christie, his son Peter Dunn, his daughter Nicki Dunn, his stepdaughter Katie Schulze, his stepson Chris Booras and three beautiful grandchildren as well as his mother Sonya Snow, his brother Peter Dunn, and his sister, Debbie Adams. He was predeceased by his father, Peter Dunn. Ken is dearly missed.