Featured Employee-- Wayne Henderson

Wayne Henderson, (left), has worked on many engineering projects during his 33 year career with the NRCS. One of his latest projects was 20 years in the making, featuring a partnership between county, state and federal agencies.

When it comes to helping others, Wayne Henderson is definitely the right person for the job. Henderson, a Civil Engineering Technician in the Spartanburg Field Office, has been employed with NRCS since 1974. He also currently serves on the Civil Rights Advisory Committee as the Disability Special Emphasis Program Manager.

Throughout his career, Henderson has worked on many engineering projects designed to enhance the quality of life for South Carolina citizens. When a devastating Hurricane Hugo hit the South Carolina coast in September of 1989, Henderson acted as the lead inspector helping the state to repair many problems and issues dealing with water quality. He also helped many landowners clear debris out of watercourses surrounding their homes and property.

Recently, Henderson celebrated the completion of the Holly Hill Flood Prevention Project in Orangeburg County, SC. The project was a 20-year partnership between, county, state and federal agencies which corrected flooding and drainage problems for more than 2,000 residents in this small rural community. Henderson illustrated his sincere dedication to this effort by temporarily relocating to Holly Hill which was several hours drive from his home county.

“I love what I do, and enjoy helping others. Regardless of what the project entails, I always feel proud when it’s completed. Whether it’s protecting water quality, preventing floods, or even installing irrigation ponds through EQIP, the final results are evident years later, and I know that they are helping people have a better quality of life.”

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