Background
Dennis, C. W. Lesley was born on May 23, 1922 in Duster, Texas, United States. Son of Elmer Lesley and Loice Elma (Underwood) Dennis.
real estate developer corporate executive
Dennis, C. W. Lesley was born on May 23, 1922 in Duster, Texas, United States. Son of Elmer Lesley and Loice Elma (Underwood) Dennis.
Student, Abilene (Texas) Christian College, 1939-1941; student, Midwestern U., Wichita Falls, Texas, 1941-1943.
Co-owner, Dennis Construction Company, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1948-1975; co-owner, Dennis Lumber Company, Wichita Falls, 1954-1984; broker, Dennis Realtors, Wichita Falls, since 1957; owner, Dennis Builders and Realtors, Wichita Falls, 1975-1988; Chairman of the Board, Dennis Company, Wichita Falls, since 1989.
Chairman City Plumbing Board, Wichita Falls, 1960-1962. Board directors Wichita Christian School, Wichita Falls, 1963-1965, Board of Commerce and Industry, Wichita Falls, 1964. Captain United States Air Force, 1943-1946.
Member North Texas Home Builders Association (life director, president 1956, 66, Builder of Year 1979), Texas Association Builders (life director, president 1963), National Association Home Builders (life director, vice president 1967, nominee National Housing Hall of Fame 1990), Wichita Falls Board Realtors (board directors, president 1986, Realtor of Year 1989), Texas Association Realtors (board directors, vice president 1990), National Association Realtors (board directors 1990, life member professional advisory committee, political action committee), University Club (life), Gold Key Club, Rotary (president Southwest Wichita Falls chapter 1957, Paul Harris fellow).
Married Doris Dell Ballard, May 23, 1959. Children: Charles Lesley, Kitty Cheryl, Karla Jean, Sherry Lynne.