Jim Henderson

Commercial Leadership

Carrollton, Virginia, United States

About

I've made career choices that reflect a deliberate move toward technically complex, regulated, relationship-driven markets where commercial success depends on trust, disciplined execution, and organizational design. My path has not been defined by chasing titles or simple revenue mandates, but by repeatedly stepping into environments that require a builder: someone who can translate technical value into market credibility, professionalize sales behavior, develop teams, align operations and commercial strategy, and create durable growth systems. My decisions are driven by a combination of intellectual curiosity, high personal accountability, comfort with ambiguity, strong people orientation, and a preference for roles where he can leave behind a stronger commercial organization than the one I inherited.

Experience

  • National Director of Business Development at Forensic Analytical Consulting Services, Inc.
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Heartland (Virginia, United States)
    • Vice President, Business Development
      Jun 2025 - Jan 2026 · 8 mos

    • Director of Business Development
      Aug 2022 - Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Synagro (11 yrs 5 mos)
    • Director, Industrial Solutions
      Mar 2022 - Nov 2022 · 9 mos

    • Regional Sales Director
      Jan 2018 - Apr 2022 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    • National Director of Industrial Sales
      Oct 2016 - Jan 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • District Manager at Ecolab
    Sep 2000 - Jun 2011 · 10 yrs 10 mos

  • Product Manager at Univar
    1997 - 2000 · 3 yrs

    Product Manager for water treatment chemical solutions