Richard A. Henson had a single goal in his life: To excel in every endeavor, large and small.

As a businessman, he made aviation history by launching the nation's first commuter airline service in 1962, spawning an entirely new industry and creating a standard for excellence in customer service and flight operations.

His is a classic American story, in which a young man from humble Depression-era beginnings with just a one-third share of a 1930s biplane was able to pull himself up by his bootstraps and achieve success.

The Richard A. Henson Foundation is one of his many legacies. The Foundation was established to continue the philanthropic spirit, objectives and ideals of Richard A. Henson, and to support charitable projects which seek to enrich the quality of life in the communities which we serve.