Dennis has been a Principal with Seagate since the expansion of its San Francisco office in 1984. He has primary responsibility for all legal consultation and direct oversight of Seagate’s administration, asset management, and financial and accounting functions. He has extensive expertise in all aspects of commercial real estate operation and redevelopment, having been involved in the development and redevelopment of over $2.0B in commercial real estate projects, including LEED-certified and OSHPD developments.
Prior to joining Seagate, Dennis served as President of Flexible Pipe Company in Houston, Texas, an underground utility contractor specializing in industrial and municipal utility systems.
Dennis graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a BA in Political Philosophy and holds a JD degree from Cleveland State University College of Law. He is a licensed attorney and an active member of the State Bars of Ohio, Texas, Colorado, and California. His roles as a licensed California Real Estate Broker and former elected Councilman and two-term Mayor of the City of Mill Valley, California, further highlights his diverse skill set and leadership abilities.
Dennis’s commitment to his community is evident in his numerous civic engagements. He was honored as Mill Valley Citizen of the Year in 2006 and Mill Valley Business Citizen of the Year in 2023. As a former two-term President and Honorary Mill Valley Tennis Club member, he has actively contributed to its success. His membership in the Association for Corporate Growth and Lambda Alpha International, and involvement in various professional and civic organizations and boards, further underline his dedication to community service. Dennis’s role as a founding and current Board member of the Sweetwater Music Hall, emeritus member of the Board of the Mount Tamalpais School, and a member of the Visiting Committee of Hawken School in Cleveland, Ohio, showcases his commitment to education and the arts.