Joe Rossi Hall of Fame

Dennis Smith was educated at Rocky Ford High School where he played baseball, football, and basketball. He went on to attend Otero Jr. College. He served in the United States Army and is a Vietnam War Veteran. Dennis is the longest serving County Treasurer in Colorado (38 years to present). He is married to Cindy and has 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Dennis began officiating in 1975. He worked baseball for 32 years which included three State Championship games. Dennis was also involved in basketball for 38 years including working 15 State Tournaments, and football for 36 years working three State Championship games. He served as Area Director in all three sports over 25 years. Additionally, Dennis worked High School girls softball, Babe Ruth baseball for over 20 years and worked two Babe Ruth World Series Tournaments. He was inducted into the Football and Basketball Hall of Fame and received the Gene Bunelle Basketball Award in 2016.