Barry Henderson
General and Financial Specialist
With SBDC Since 2021
Barry Henderson joined the SBDC in December 2021. He brings more than 40 + years of financial services experience as a retired Senior Executive. Barry’s financial and leadership experience and knowledge directly benefit both existing small businesses and entrepreneurs who want to start a business.
Barry also leads our Start Smart Workshop twice a month, a free session designed to give aspiring business owners a strong foundation from the very beginning.
Fun Fact
Barry is a native of Roanoke VA and has lived in Harrisonburg VA two separate times. The first time was from January 1996 to August 2001 and was career driven. The second time was November 2020 to the present.
Specialties
- Executive leadership experience and skills
- Financial statement analysis and review
- Capital formation and funding experience
- Not for profits board, fundraising, and organizational experience
- Sales management experience and skills
- Sales experience and skills
Education/Experience
- Virginia Tech- BS Management/Finance
- The Management Institute-Roanoke College-Graduate 1 year program
- SunTrust Executive Leadership School-Emory University Atlanta GA-Graduate 2 year program
- 40 + years’ experience financial services with 23 as an Executive