Barry Henderson – Access to Capital Business Advisor
With SBDC since 2021
Immediately after joining the SV SBDC in 2021, Barry Henderson went to work building and developing the SV SBDC Advisory Council, a panel of investors comprised of community leaders working in the insurance, accounting, banking, and business law. The Council has not only provided the SV SBDC with financial support but has also helped connect SV SBDC clients with valuable local resources to help them grow their businesses.
In addition to facilitating relationships through the Council, Barry applies his 40+ years of experience in Financial Services to advise and assist individual clients. Perspectives gained as an executive responsible for SunTrust’s Western Virginia Region, which included all markets west of Richmond, 83 branches, assets of $4.1 billion, and 800+ employees allow Barry to contribute a wealth of financial and leadership knowledge to the SV SBDC team and business community.
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