Born and raised in the Kitchener area, Dennis graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA 1980). He continued with part-time studies, completing the Industrial Engineering Program at Conestoga College in 1983, and received the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation from the Society of Management Accountants of Ontario in 1988.

Prior to joining the Plant Operations Department at the University of Waterloo in 1986, Mr. Huber worked for several manufacturing firms located in Southern Ontario. He is active in Waterloo Minor Sports, and serves on a not-for-profit organization's Board. He is married and has four children.