About Don Denton

Don Denton, Branch Vice President, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Capitol Hill

Don Denton moved to Capitol Hill in Washington DC in 1973. Initially working for the US Congress (House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Foreign Operations), Don left the Committee staff to become a sales manager with Dale Denton Real Estate, Inc. Briefly managing an office in the Dupont Circle area, Don returned to manage the Capitol Hill office of DDRE after the acquisition of BW Real Estate on the Hill. Don has managed that office from 1981 to present.

His business philosophy is built on three pillars. First, attract and retain the best sales staff in the industry. Support, guide and nurture confidence and independence in this staff. Second, immerse yourself in your neighborhood, it’s organizational building blocks and their causes. Don’t just write checks but become involved, lead where appropriate and encourage your staff to do the same. Finally, be honest and truthful to all that seek your professional guidance and assistance. Show up everyday and provide the best service possible.

The following represents the biographical sketch of Don Denton

Donald L. Denton Biography

Born Prince Frederick, Maryland December 31, 1948

Attended Calvert County Public Schools. Graduated from Calvert County High June 1966

Attended Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland 1966 – 1970 Graduated June 1970 B.A.

Enlisted in US Army June 1970. Served in Korea and Viet Nam. Honorably discharged from the Army March 1972

Worked as a budget analyst at Air Force Systems Command Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 1972 – 1975

Worked for US Congress, House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Foreign Operations 1975 - 1979

Moved to Capitol Hill in 1973. After a 5 year stint as a staff member of the House Appropriations Committee, left the Capitol to join his brother’s residential real estate firm. He has managed the Capitol Hill office ever since.

  • 1981 – Capitol Hill Brokers Council, President
  • 1985 and 1986 – Capitol Hill Association Of Merchants And Professionals(CHAMPS), Vice-President
  • 1985 and 1986 – Capitol Hill Association Of Merchants And Professionals(CHAMPS), President
  • 1985 – 2004 – CHAMPS, Board Of Directors
  • 1986 – 1993 – WDCAR, Board of Directors
  • 1986 – 2001 – Capitol Hill Day School, Board of Directors
  • 1987 – Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, Board of Directors
  • 1989 – Capitol Hill Community Achievement Award
  • 1992 – Washington DC Association of Realtors, President
  • 1993 – Present – Capitol Hill Community Foundation - Board of Directors
  • 2002 – Present – St. Peter’s Inter-parish School, Board of Directors
  • 2002 – Present – St. Peter’s Inter-parish School, Board of Directors
  • 2004 – Present - St. Peter’s Inter-parish School, Board of Directors, President
  • 2004 – 2005 – WDCAR, Board of Directors
  • 2002 – Present – Capitol Hill BID Vice President
  • 2004 – Present - President- Chairman, Capper Carrolsburg Steering Committee

Married to Jean Denton. Two children: Zach 10 and Shelby 9

Don Denton, Coldwell Banker Captiol Hill 605 Pennsylvania Ave.,SE Washington, DC 20003
202-741-1683, 202-547-8462 fax, 202-544-8451 home office, 202-256-1353 cell phone ddenton@cbmove.com