Randy Henderson (politician)


Randall Paul Henderson Jr. 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, 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 , a real estate firm, as president.

Community affairs

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

Current affiliations

Former Service

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.