Randall P. Henderson Jr.

Randall P. Henderson Jr.
61st Mayor of Fort Myers
Assumed office
November 16, 2009
Preceded by James T. Humphrey
Personal details
Born Randall Paul Henderson, Jr.
(1956-08-03) August 3, 1956
Domestic partner Virginia Corbin Henderson
Alma mater Mars Hill College (BS)
Occupation Businessman, politician
Website Official Website of the Mayor's Office

Randall Paul Henderson Jr. (born August 3, 1956) is an American real estate broker and politician who is currently Mayor of the City of Fort Myers, Florida.

Early years

Randy was born and raised in North Carolina. He graduated from Asheboro High School in 1975, playing football, baseball, and basketball. He was named most outstanding football player in 1974 (known as Mr. Blue Comet), and his 1975 baseball team won the WNCHSAA state championship. He would later be inducted in the Asheboro High School hall of fame in 2011.

Randy attended Mars Hill College with an athletic scholarship, where he played football and was a four year letterman for the baseball team.[1] He graduated in 1979 with a BS in business administration.[2]

Business career

Randy's career in Fort Myers began in banking where he worked his way up to Vice-President. He left banking in 1986 and assumed operating responsibilities for Corbin Henderson Company, a real estate firm, as president.[3]

Community affairs

Randy has been involved in community affairs for years serving on the following boards:

Current affiliations

Edison Pageant of LightAdvisory Board Member[4]
Salvation ArmyAdvisory Board Member[5]
First Community BankDirector[6]
Fort Myers Kiwanis ClubMember[7]
First United Methodist ChurchMember[8]
Lee County Horizon CouncilMember[9]
President’s Council of Hodges UniversityMember[10]
Uncommon Friends FoundationMember[11]

Former Service

Fort Myers American Little LeagueCoach/Manager for 14 years
NCNB National Bank, Fort MyersDirector
First National Bank of Fort MyersDirector
Salvation Army Advisory BoardChairman
City of Fort Myers Conference and Convention CouncilChairman
Greater Fort Myers Chamber of CommercePast President
Fort Myers Kiwanis ClubPast President
City of Fort Myers Conference and Convention CouncilAdvisory Board Member
Edison Community College FoundationAdvisory Board Member
Mars Hill College Advisory BoardMember

Personal life

Randy met Virginia Ann Corbin, daughter of former Fort Myers mayor Oscar Corbin, Jr., at Mars Hill College. They were married at the First United Methodist Church in Fort Myers and have three children, Laura, Marcus, and Alex.

Randy Henderson is a private pilot and enjoys flying both for business and personal pleasure. He enjoys time with family and is an avid fisherman.

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://ahs.asheboro.k12.nc.us/sites/ahs/Uploads/files/Atheltics/BIOS-2011.pdf
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-02-06. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-02-06. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  4. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-04-14. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  6. ↑ "About US". First Community Bank of Southwest Florida. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  7. ↑ "Members". Kiwanis International Club of Fort Myers. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  8. ↑ "Candidate Details". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  9. ↑ "Horizon Council". Fort Myers Regional Partnership. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  10. ↑ "International College Announces Inaugural Fort Myers President's Council During Induction Ceremony On July 29". Hodges University. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  11. ↑ "Board of Directors". Uncommon Friends Foundation. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  • , Corbin Henderson Investment Realty Website
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