Randy Henderson (politician)

Randall Paul Henderson Jr. (born August 3, 1956) is an American real estate broker and politician who was Mayor of the City of Fort Myers, Florida from 2009 to 2020.

Randy Henderson
61st Mayor of Fort Myers
In office
November 16, 2009 – November 16, 2020
Preceded byJames T. Humphrey
Succeeded byKevin B. Anderson
Personal details
Born
Randall Paul Henderson, Jr.

(1956-08-03) August 3, 1956
SpouseVirginia Corbin Henderson
Children3
RelativesOscar M. Corbin Jr. (father-in-law)
Alma materMars Hill College (BS)
OccupationBusinessman, politician
WebsiteOfficial campaign website

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.[2]

Mayor of Fort Myers

Henderson was elected Mayor of Fort Myers in 2009, and reelected in 2013 and 2017.[3]

In November 2020, Henderson resigned as mayor to run in that year's election to represent Florida's 19th congressional district. He was defeated in the Republican primary for the seat, finishing fifth.[4][5]

Community affairs

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

Current affiliations
Edison Pageant of LightAdvisory Board Member[6]
Salvation ArmyAdvisory Board Member[7]
First Community BankDirector[8]
Fort Myers Kiwanis ClubMember[9]
First United Methodist ChurchMember[10]
Lee County Horizon CouncilMember[11]
President's Council of Hodges UniversityMember[12]
Uncommon Friends FoundationMember[13]

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.[14] He enjoys time with family and is an avid fisherman.

Electoral history

2009[15]
2009 Fort Myers Mayoral Primary Election
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Randy Henderson 1,777 57.2%
Nonpartisan Jenna Persons 1,026 33.0%
Nonpartisan Darrell Gardner 306 9.8%
Total votes 3,109 100.0%

2013[15]
2013 Fort Myers Mayoral Primary Election
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Randy Henderson 6,006 83.78%
Nonpartisan Raimond Aulen 1,163 16.22%
Total votes 7,169 100.0%

2017[15]
2017 Fort Myers Mayoral Primary Election
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Randy Henderson 4,073 70.70%
Nonpartisan Curtis Sheard 1,000 17.36%
Nonpartisan Nicole Dillon 688 11.94%
Total votes 5,761 100.0%

2020[15]
2020 Florida's 19th congressional district Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Byron Donalds 23,492 22.6%
Republican Dane Eagle 22,715 21.9%
Republican Casey Askar 20,774 20.0%
Republican William Figlesthaler 19,075 18.3%
Republican Randy Henderson 7,858 7.6%
Republican Christy McLaughlin 4,245 4.1%
Republican Dan Severson 3,197 3.1%
Republican Darren Aquino 1,466 1.4%
Republican Daniel Kowal 1,135 1.1%
Total votes 103,957 100.0%

See also

References
  1. http://ahs.asheboro.k12.nc.us/sites/ahs/Uploads/files/Atheltics/BIOS-2011.pdf
  2. "Biography". Archived from the original on 2010-02-06. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  3. "Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson sworn in for third term". Fox 4. November 20, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  4. Ogles, Jacob (April 8, 2020). "Randy Henderson resigns as Fort Myers Mayor to run for Congress". Florida Politics. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  5. Smith, Bill (April 4, 2022). "Randy Henderson says he won't run in 2022 Fort Myers mayoral race". The News-Press. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  6. "Board of Directors". Archived from the original on 2013-04-14. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  7. "Randy Henderson for Mayor - Biography". Archived from the original on 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  8. "About US". First Community Bank of Southwest Florida. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  9. "Members". Kiwanis International Club of Fort Myers. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  10. "Candidate Details". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  11. "Horizon Council". Fort Myers Regional Partnership. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  12. "International College Announces Inaugural Fort Myers President's Council During Induction Ceremony On July 29". Hodges University. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  13. "Board of Directors". Uncommon Friends Foundation. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  14. "After Hours: Randy Henderson, Mayor, City of Fort Myers". Gulfshore Business. January 17, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  15. "Archived Election Results". www.lee.vote. Retrieved 2021-11-29.
  • , Corbin Henderson Investment Realty Website
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