C. DeWitt Brown founded Dee Brown Masonry, Inc. October 31, 1955. The company expanded to a regional contractor January 1, 1977 and a national contractor in February 1985. He established DBM/Hatch, Inc. in 1989 and Kepco+DBI, LLC in 1998.
Brown helped establish the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Associated Masonry Contractors of Texas (AMCT) in 1960. He served as AMTC President in 1963 and 1979. He later helped establish the North Texas Contractor Association and served as President in 1973.
Brown has been recognized for efforts in the formation of the North Texas Contractor Association in 1974 with the AGC of Dallas S.I.R Award. He served as President of the MCAA from 1986-1988 and is the namesake of the C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award, presented annually by the MCAA to an individual who has provided exemplary leadership in advancing the masonry industry.
C. DeWitt Brown passed away April 25, 2000 of complications from his battle with cancer.
Founded Dee Brown Masonry, Inc. October 31, 1955. Expanded to a regional contractor January 1, 1977. Expanded to a national contractor in February 1985. Established DBM/Hatch, Inc. in 1989. Established Kepco+DBI, LLC in 1998. Helped establish the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the MCAA and the Associated Masonry Contractors of Texas (AMCT) in 1960. Served as AMTC President in 1963 and 1979. Helped establish the North Texas Contractor Association and served as President in 1973. Recognized for efforts in the formation of the North Texas Contractor Association in 1974 with the AGC of Dallas S.I.R Award. Served as President of the MCAA from 1986-1988.