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Les Jenkins-Mackey
ABOUT LES

A Leader Who Shows Up

Les brings a career of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects to the work of running county government, on time, on budget, and in the open.

Experience & Leadership

MBA

A business foundation built for managing budgets, contracts, and operations at scale.

Project Manager

Leads complex, multi-stakeholder projects to completion, on time and on budget.

Adjunct Business Instructor

Teaches the next generation of business leaders, bringing real-world management experience into the classroom.

Former University Budget Committee Member & Staff Senate President

Helped oversee more than $150 million in state funds, tuition, and grants across public safety, housing, and infrastructure.

Healthcare Advocacy

Works alongside healthcare systems to fight for fairer insurance rates for patients and providers.

More on my backgroundSee my full experience, roles, and leadership history on LinkedIn.
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Why I'm Running

Henderson County deserves a Judge/Executive who treats every dollar and every decision with the same care I've spent my career applying to budgets, projects, and people. That means a government that's transparent by default, approachable in person, and ready to serve every corner of this county, not just the county seat.