Dennis Courtland Hayes

Dennis Courtland Hayes (born January 29, 1951) was General Counsel as well as the interim President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 2005 and from 2007 to 2008. During his time as interim CEO, Hayes criticized President George W. Bush's Social Security reform proposals^[1] and Major League Baseball's recruitment efforts of black baseball players.^[2]

Dennis Courtland Hayes
President and CEO of the NAACP
Acting
In office 2007–2008
Preceded by	Bruce S. Gordon
Succeeded by	Ben Jealous
In office 2004–2005
Preceded by	Kweisi Mfume
Succeeded by	Bruce S. Gordon
Personal details
Born	Dennis Courtland Hayes (1951-01-29) January 29, 1951 (age 74) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Education	Indiana University Bloomington (BS) Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis (JD)