Mr. Mark Henderson

biography

Mark brings a wide range of experience to Palladian International. He spent the first 28 years of his professional life in the United States Army, rising to the rank of Colonel. While in the Army, Mark had assignments in the Infantry, Transportation and Personnel. He commanded units at the Company, Battalion and Brigade levels and served in locales around the globe. Some of his assignments included tours of duty in Europe, Antarctica, New Zealand, and the Pentagon. Mark’s last assignment was as Deputy J4 (Transportation and Logistics) at the US Transportation Command, where he helped operate the global operations center during operations into Afghanistan.

His military awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit and the Order of St. Christopher. In 2002, Mark was selected as a Distinguished Member of the US Army Transportation Regiment.

Mark transitioned from the military to the corporate world, where he held positions of responsibility in Distribution, Operations and Transportation. In 2005, Mark helped form Palladian International. In addition to his responsibilities in the business world, Mark has served on the Greater Augusta County United Way Board of Directors, The Waynesboro Country Club Board of Directors and as Vice President, and is currently the President of the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League, comprising teams from UVA, Virginia Tech, Duke, UNC, Georgetown, and NC State.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Norwich University and a Masters from Central Michigan University. He is also a graduate of the Defense Language School (Portuguese) and the US Army War College.