Randall P. Henderson Jr.

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.

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. He graduated in 1979 with a BS in business administration.

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.

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.

Community affairs

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

Current affiliations Edison Pageant of LightAdvisory Board Member Salvation ArmyAdvisory Board Member First Community BankDirector Fort Myers Kiwanis ClubMember First United Methodist ChurchMember Lee County Horizon CouncilMember President's Council of Hodges UniversityMember Uncommon Friends FoundationMember

Former Service Fort Myers American Little LeagueCoach/Manager for 14 yearsNCNB National Bank, Fort MyersDirectorFirst National Bank of Fort MyersDirectorSalvation Army Advisory BoardChairmanCity of Fort Myers Conference and Convention CouncilChairmanGreater Fort Myers Chamber of CommercePast PresidentFort Myers Kiwanis ClubPast PresidentCity of Fort Myers Conference and Convention CouncilAdvisory Board MemberEdison 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.

Electoral history

Fort Myers Mayor Elections

2009

2013

2017

U.S. House of Representatives Elections

2020