Dennis has lived in Bridgewater, MA for the past 29 years. He grew up in neighboring East Bridgewater where he graduated from East Bridgewater High School in 1981.

After High School Dennis served in the United States Navy from 1981-1985. After being Honorably discharged in 1985 he attended Worcester State College (University) and graduated in 1989 with a Bachelors’ degree in Communications. He also served as class President all four years at Worcester State.

During Dennis’ time in the service and at Worcester State he lost his parents to illnesses. Although completing military service and a Bachelors’ degree in eight years were great accomplishments, his hardships and adversities during those times, he knew that many more challenges were ahead of him. But he always kept focus and set goals and objectives knowing that he had to support himself as he entered different stages of his life.

From 1992-1996 Dennis attended evening classes and earned a Masters’ Degree in Public Administration from Suffolk University’s School of Management in 1996.

Professional Work History

• During his professional work history in the Private and Public Sectors Dennis has continued his volunteer service in various local government positions and civic organizations.

• 1990 – 2001: Dennis worked professionally in the Insurance Industry as a Claims Examiner and then Product and Premise Liability Claims Examiner.

• 2001 – 2012: Assistant Treasurer for the County of Plymouth

• 2012 – 2017: Office Coordinator for Plymouth County Retirement Association

• 2017 – Present: Director Braintree Retirement System

• 1989-1995: Served on East Bridgewater Council on Aging and Finance Committees

• 1993 - Present: Notary Public

• 1993 – 2016: Justice of the Peace

• 1995 – Present: Bridgewater Democratic Town Committee

• 1995 – Present: Plymouth County Democratic League

• 1995 – 2002: Bridgewater Advisory Board

• 1999 - Present: Bridgewater Lions Club

• 2003-2009: Bridgewater Board of Selectmen

• 2013 – Present: Member Colonial Road Runners

• 2014 – 2015: Bridgewater Charter Review Committee

• 2015 – Present: Bridgewater Town Councilor (Current Vice-President)

• 2016 – Present: Elected Massachusetts Democratic State Committeeman

• 2019 – Present: Corporator with Bluestone Bank (Bridgewater Savings Bank)

• In 2019 Dennis ran over 75 road races, mostly in Massachusetts, supporting and helping raise funds for various local charities and organizations.

• 2024: Dennis is currently running for State Representative for the 8th Plymouth District that encompasses the Towns of Bridgewater and Raynham, Massachusetts.