Lin Dawson

Who is Lin Dawson?

James Linwood Dawson, legally changed to J Lin Dawson in 1993, serves as the Managing Director of The Lin Dawson Organization, LLC. The Lin Dawson Organization is a comprehensive organizational development-consulting firm that is balanced by broad academic backgrounds, practical management, and executive level applications. His primary consultations with corporations and universities are in the areas of organizational design and development, executive coaching, team-building, talent development, and leadership diversity.

Lin grew up in Kinston, NC. After graduating from Kinston High School, he accepted a football scholarship from NC State University. In 1981, he was drafted by the New England Patriots Football Club, Inc. where he played ten years. As the starting tight-end, he was an integral part of the AFC Championship and Super Bowl XX team. During his tenure with the Patriots, he served as team chaplain for six years and team representative for four years. He was named as a member of the New England Patriots ‘Team of the Decade-1980’s.’