Dennis Ratner is a leading entrepreneur and active member of the Washington D.C. community. He served as co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ratner Companies as well as the owner and operator of Bubbles, Colorworks, Hair Cuttery, Salon Cielo and Spa, and Salon Plaza. He grew the enterprise to encompass a global footprint with more than 1,000 salons employing over 10,000 stylists across the continental United States and the United Kingdom. Mr. Ratner has spent decades giving back to the Washington D.C. area with both time and resources acting as a mentor and coach to underserved parts of the community.