Randall P. Henderson Jr.
| Randall P. Henderson Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 61st Mayor of Fort Myers | |
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Assumed office November 16, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | James T. Humphrey |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Randall Paul Henderson, Jr. 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, 1959) 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 Light | Advisory Board Member[4] |
| Salvation Army | Advisory Board Member[5] |
| First Community Bank | Director[6] |
| Fort Myers Kiwanis Club | Member[7] |
| First United Methodist Church | Member[8] |
| Lee County Horizon Council | Member[9] |
| President’s Council of Hodges University | Member[10] |
| Uncommon Friends Foundation | Member[11] |
Former Service
| Fort Myers American Little League | Coach/Manager for 14 years |
| NCNB National Bank, Fort Myers | Director |
| First National Bank of Fort Myers | Director |
| Salvation Army Advisory Board | Chairman |
| City of Fort Myers Conference and Convention Council | Chairman |
| Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce | Past President |
| Fort Myers Kiwanis Club | Past President |
| City of Fort Myers Conference and Convention Council | Advisory Board Member |
| Edison Community College Foundation | Advisory Board Member |
| Mars Hill College Advisory Board | Member |
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
- ↑ http://ahs.asheboro.k12.nc.us/sites/ahs/Uploads/files/Atheltics/BIOS-2011.pdf
- ↑ http://www.cityftmyers.com/Government/MayorsOffice/Information/Biography/tabid/157/Default.aspx
- ↑ http://www.cityftmyers.com/Government/MayorsOffice/Information/Biography/tabid/157/Default.aspx
- ↑ http://www.floridamayors.org/BoardOfDirectors.aspx?CNID=5093
- ↑ http://randyformayor2009.com/biography.html
- ↑ "About US". First Community Bank of Southwest Florida. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ↑ "Members". Kiwanis International Club of Fort Myers. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ↑ "Candidate Details". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ↑ "Horizon Council". Fort Myers Regional Partnership. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ↑ "International College Announces Inaugural Fort Myers President's Council During Induction Ceremony On July 29". Hodges University. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". Uncommon Friends Foundation. Retrieved 6 September 2012.