Dennis Henderson

Dennis Henderson is the longest standing member on the Victor Valley Community College District Board of Trustees having been elected in 1997.

Originally from Detroit Michigan, Trustee Henderson has also lived in Florida and Southern California, and currently resides in Apple Valley with his wife of 55 years. Together Trustee and Mrs. Henderson have 3 children and 2 grandchildren.

Some of Trustee Henderson’s accomplishments include building three houses, piloting the Good Year blimp, speaking with the likes of Ronald Reagan, Rick Nelson and John McCain, and most impressively, winning every case he has filed with the DA.

He served 6 years in the U.S. Navy, was a business owner, an LA County Sherriff for 4 years, and a San Bernardino County Sheriff for 22 years as well as a serving for 12 years as a detective for crimes against children. Trustee Henderson also taught at VVC for 6 years, and taught 8 years for the San Bernardino County Basic and Advanced Academies.

Trustee Henderson holds an AA from Compton College, a BA in Business Administration from Cal State Long Beach, and an MS in Business from the University of Redlands.