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Updated Jan 17, 2026
Elton Dean

Elton Dean

Deceased

Deceased

About

Elton N. Dean, Sr., was first elected to the Montgomery County Commission in November 2000, and was re-elected by his constituents in 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and again in 2020. He was elected Vice Chairman at the Commission’s organizational meeting in November 2004 and was named Chairman in March 2009. Mr. Dean continues to serve as Chairman of the Montgomery County Commission.

Dean is married to Ronda Jackson Dean. He and his late wife Lillie Hardy Dean have three children, Dawneese Bowen, Elton “Deno” Dean, Jr., and Brandon Dean. He is the son of the late Mary Dean Johnson and Dr. William Johnson.

  • Died on June 7, 2022 at the age of 72.

Education Information

Known educational history for Elton Dean from Montgomery, AL.

  • Alabama State University, B.S., Business/Economics
  • Selma University, A.S., General Studies
  • George Washington Carver High School

Professions Information

Known professional history for Elton Dean from Montgomery, AL.

  • Owner, Dean Realty and 21st Century Hair Studio
  • Retired manager of Western Electric/AT&T/Lucent technologies
  • Former manager of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
  • Former Board of Trustees Chairman (9 years), Alabama State University – responsible for $525 million worth of campus improvements during Chairmanship

Organizations Information

Known organizational history for Elton Dean from Montgomery, AL.

  • Executive Board Member, South Central Alabama Boys and Girls Club
  • Board Member, Montgomery Improvement Association
  • Board Member, MIA Foundation Board
  • Board Member, NAACP
  • Board Member, Cleveland Avenue YMCA
  • Board Member, Kershaw YMCA
  • Board Member, Central Alabama Community Foundation
  • Chairman of Trustee Board and mass choir member, Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
  • Commissioner, Central Alabama Amateur Baseball League
  • Commissioner, Southern League Dixie Youth Baseball

Election History

Elton Dean from Montgomery, AL has participated in elections listed below in the state of Alabama.