Dennis Carman brings more than 20 years of dedicated service to United Way, leading with a deep commitment to strengthening communities and building meaningful relationships. As President & CEO, he is passionate about connecting people, resources, and opportunities to improve the lives of neighbors across the region.
Dennis is a graduate of Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Connecticut, and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Stonehill College, majoring in Psychology with a minor in English. He went on to receive dual master’s degrees from The Ohio State University and a Master of Social Work and a Master of Arts in Public Administration laying the foundation for a lifelong career in nonprofit leadership and community impact.
Throughout his career, Dennis has been actively involved in numerous boards and initiatives. He is a former board member of both the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance and the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the South Shore Regional Network to End Homelessness and Co-Chair of the Opportunities to Serve Team of Brockton’s Promise, and facilitates the Brockton Area Hunter Network, among many other collaborative efforts over the years.
Dennis is also deeply committed to volunteerism. He serves on the Board of Deacons and the Prudential Board of Silver Lake Chapel in Plympton, Massachusetts, and regularly volunteers at community dinners hosted for residents of an elderly housing complex.
His contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including Stonehill College’s President’s Medal, the Marie Sheehan Heart of the Homeless Award, and the Distinguished Service Award from Bridgewater State University, among many others.
What Dennis values most about his work is “making and keeping lifelong relationships with good people in our community who really care about their neighbors.”
Outside of work, Dennis enjoys playing guitar, writing songs, singing, and reading—especially short stories and science fiction. A fun fact: he has always wanted to try doing voice work for cartoons.
Dennis has a favorite quote from Micah 6:8:
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.