Remembering Co-founder and CEO, Tiger Dawson
Tiger’s life was a testament to great vision, meaningful relationships, and a deep commitment to serving Jesus. As the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Edify, he found great joy in empowering proprietors around the world and witnessing transformation through Christ-centered education.
Tiger earned his undergraduate degree at Baylor University and further pursued his master’s degree at both Dallas Theological Seminary and Fuller Seminary. His career was defined by strategically building and expanding ministries that focused on discipleship and leadership development, all pointing to Jesus:
- For 22 years, Tiger dedicated his energy to Young Life. Holding roles from Area Director to the Divisional Director of Strategic Growth, he coordinated expansion across 22 states and Latin America, establishing a significant footprint in outreach to young people globally.
- Tiger then served as the Managing Director of the Halftime Organization from 2005-2009, where he channeled his passion into helping high-capacity marketplace leaders transition their professional success into lasting missional significance.
- From 1997 to 2010, he designed and led youth, teen, and young adult education programs at numerous international family universities and events with Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).
Tiger brought his wealth of experience in strategic growth and developing Christ-centered leaders to co-founding Edify. His tenure as CEO was marked by an intentional and passionate pursuit of the mission and vision of Edify. The growth and strength of Edify stand as a powerful and enduring testament to God’s favor and Tiger’s leadership.
Above his professional achievements, Tiger’s life was rooted in his love for the Lord and his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Leslie, and their two daughters and sons-in-law, Anna and Hunter, and Kimberly and Ridley, and his two grandsons and granddaughter. He loved fun in all different forms – mexican train dominoes, horseback riding, snow skiing, and sand volleyball were some favorites.
Tiger Dawson’s legacy is etched into the very fabric of Edify and in the lives of proprietors and students impacted around the world. We are profoundly grateful for his servant leadership and the unwavering vision he imparted.
