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Meet Brandon Dennison

Brandon is Ashley Dennison’s husband and father to their boys: Owen (3) and Will (1). Born and raised in West Virginia, he is Founder and CEO of Coalfield Development. He is winner of the JMK Social Innovation Prize, is a DRK Entrepreneur, and is an Ashoka Fellow. In 2019, he was awarded the Heinz Award for Technology, the Economy, and Employment. Brandon is a book worm and also loves to play in the kiddie pool with his family.

Contact Brandon: bdennison@coalfield-development.org

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