How she shines: Jamie Henry shines because she combines the vision and determination of an entrepreneur with the genuine heart of a leader. Since founding Bee Line in 1997, she has built a culture centered on people, accountability, service, and doing what's right—even when it is not the easiest thing.
What distinguishes Jamie is the way she leads with both conviction and compassion. She sets exceptionally high standards for herself and those around her, but she also believes deeply in mentoring, educating, and creating opportunities for others to grow. She has built a leadership team that is empowered to succeed and a workforce that understands that the work they do has a direct impact on the health, safety, and well-being of the people who occupy the facilities they serve.
Jamie is also an innovator. She has continually evolved Bee Line to meet the changing needs of healthcare and other highly demanding environments, investing in technology, training, quality systems, and operational excellence rather than simply doing things the way they have always been done. Her commitment to medical-grade cleaning and infection prevention reflects her understanding that Bee Line's work is about much more than appearances; it is about protecting people.
Perhaps most importantly, Jamie leads by example. Her energy, resilience, curiosity, and willingness to take on new challenges are contagious. She is deeply involved in her industry and community, actively shares her knowledge, and consistently looks for ways to open doors for others. As a woman-owned business leader, she has demonstrated that growth and success can coexist with humility, kindness, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed.
Jamie doesn't simply tell people what the company's values are. She lives them. “Take it personally,” “Start with kindness,” “Every client. Our only client,” and “Outperform. Overdeliver.” are not just words on a wall; they reflect how she approaches her business, her team, and her relationships. Jamie shines because she has never lost sight of the people behind the business. Her success is measured not only by what she has built, but by the people she has developed, the opportunities she has created, and the positive impact she continues to make. She is the kind of leader who raises the standard for everyone around her and makes them want to rise with her.
Years in the industry: 29 years
Job responsibilities: Jamie oversees the National Cleaning Company.
Career path: Jamie purchased, and well overpaid, a building service contracting (BSC) company from her father that had four accounts and ten employees doing less than $100K in annual revenue. Grassroots selling, relentless determination, grit, and learning all entrepreneurial lessons the hard way landed her where she is today. And if you asked her, she is still learning every day.
Fun fact: People may not know that Jamie is able to speak Spanish.