Spencer Brunson is from Starkville, Mississippi. He grew up in his father, Marty’s, footsteps. From an early age he was exposed to the outdoor lifestyle where he developed a passion for the outdoors. In 2001, at age 11, Spencer was a volunteer assisting with the first ever Catch-A-Dream hunt. For a number of years, although only being sparingly involved directly, he remained close to Catch-A-Dream, watching the Foundation expand and grow.
Spencer graduated from Starkville Academy in 2007 and signed a scholarship to play baseball at Delta State University. The Lord altered his path two years later, when he transferred to Mississippi Delta Community College and then to Marty’s Alma Mater, Mississippi College. Following a standout career on the baseball diamond, Spencer graduated with a B.S. in Psychology (2012) and now holds a Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security from Mississippi College (2015). While working through school, he worked as an afterschool teacher at the YMCA in Clinton, MS until August 2014. With a passion for serving young people, Spencer left the YMCA and joined the staff at the Child Development Center of Morrison Heights Baptist Church. In December 2014, he was named the Afterschool Director where he served until accepting the position of Project Manager with Catch-A Dream in August 2015. In July 2022, Spencer was appointed Director of Programs and Operations. He served in this role until being named Executive Director in March 2026. As Executive Director, he now oversees all aspects of the Foundation and its day-to-day activities.
Spencer is an avid outdoorsman, and spends much of his time hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors either on the water or in the woods. His wife, Erin, a native of Greenville, MS, is a Physical Therapist Assistant. They reside in Ackerman, MS, with their three children, sons James and Jude, and daughter Julia.
