HOA NEWS | THE COLONY NEWS | JULY 2022 | 5
HOA STAFF PROFILE
Dennis Brown, Handyman
By Joanne Deacon
Dennis Brown: Handyman extraordinaire,
always willing to help a resident, the popcorn
man on movie nights, adds a few dance
steps to our musical events, and shares his
home with six women. What a guy!
In Dennis' words…
As many of you know, my name is Dennis
Brown. I have worked for The Colony for
more than 20 years. I am the longest working
employee at The Colony as well as in the
Maintenance Department. I am married
to my beautiful wife, Terry, for 43 years. We
have three daughters, five granddaughters,
one grandson and five and a half ( one on
the way!) great-granddaughters.
I am number six of 10 children. I grew up
in Perris, CA. My family is one of the first
black families in Perris. The Dora Nelson
African American Art & History Museum
on 7th Street in Perris is named after my
great-grandmother. When I graduated high
school, I worked for the City of Perris for
23 ½ years until I was promoted to Public
Works Manager. After retiring from the City
of Perris and still working for The Colony, I
went to work for the City of Ontario for 10
years as a Utility Technician.
In my leisure time, I enjoy gardening and
taking care of my 100 gorgeous rose bushes in
my backyard as well as singing, dancing, and
helping my Colony residents. I also enjoy
traveling when I get a chance and cooking.
My favorite dish to make is my famous
potato salad. My mantra for life is to "Just
keep moving and pushing forward!"
Thank you for sharing pictures of your pets (and other
critters)! To have your photo featured in The Colony Pets &
Friends, please send a high resolution photo with a caption
and your name to colonynews@yahoo.com.
The Colony Pets & Friends
Maggie and Doodles of Via Marisa.
Submitted by Denise Sturm
