More than 135 years ago a young man named Henson Robinson founded a business which he gave his name, and then labored the rest of his life to build that business. That time and energy were well spent. For the company he founded during Abraham Lincoln's term as president, is still prospering today.

From the beginning, the Henson Robinson company held the idea that all customers should be treated with respect, no matter how small or how large their purchase. Charles Robinson often told his employees, "Our customer’s problems are our problems, so try to solve them as best you can."

In March 1997, Henson Robinson Company became an employee owned business. They still believe in the Henson Robinson’s dictum. It is now headed by employee leaders who see Henson Robinson company continuing into the 21st century as Springfield's finest heating, cooling and roofing contractor.