What the people we have worked with say

“Allison is without a doubt one of the most talented individuals that I have worked with during my decades of working in the Pentagon. She is poised, articulate and has immense leadership skills. Each year that I was invited to speak to the service commanders in the state of California, I observed how productive and well run the summit was. That was a direct reflection of Allison's preparedness and hard work.”

“It is my pleasure to recommend Allison Henderson and Apex Advisors. I came to know Allison through my service on the Governor's Military Council, where I had the opportunity to observe her work firsthand. In an organization involving senior leaders, multiple stakeholders, and competing priorities, Allison consistently distinguished herself through her professionalism, preparation, and reliability. Much of the best work in any organization happens behind the scenes. Meetings are productive because someone has anticipated what will be needed. Decisions are easier because the right information is accurate, organized, and available at the right time. Throughout my experience with the Council, Allison was consistently that person. She was thoughtful, responsive, well prepared, and attentive to the details that allow an organization to operate effectively. Over the course of my career, I have worked with and led many talented people, and I have developed a great appreciation for those whose judgment and dependability earn the confidence of others. Allison is such a person. She communicates directly, follows through on her commitments, and approaches her responsibilities with both professionalism and integrity. When Allison tells you something will be done, you can have confidence that it will be done—and done well. Any organization considering working with Allison and Apex Advisors would be gaining a trusted and capable professional. I recommend her enthusiastically and without reservation.”

“I am glad to recommend Allison Henderson. Others can speak to her professional record; I want to speak to her character, because that is the part I know best. I have known Allison for many years. I have spent my career in California politics around ambitious people, and what distinguishes Allison is that her ambition comes attached to a conscience. She tells the truth. She keeps her word. When something goes wrong she takes responsibility, and when something goes right she hands the credit to someone else. She works hard without theater. There are no announcements about how busy she is; there is just finished work, and then she asks what else needs doing. She is the same person in every room, whether or not anyone important is in it. Anyone can seem impressive across a conference table for an hour. The real test is how a person behaves over years, when nothing is at stake and no one is watching. Allison passes that test. I recommend her without reservation, as a professional and as a person.”

“As Chair of the Governor's Military Council, I am pleased to recommend Allison Henderson. The Council's members are retired military members, senior executives, and public officials who work an array of installation challenges supporting the men and women serving in the state of California. Allison's job was to support us but she was really the enabler that made our work possible. Allison understood issues strategically but could break them down into understandable segments. She was a problem solver with outstanding analytical and writing skills. She was a team builder who expanded the trust and interaction of the Council with state and local agencies as well as community members. She was always thoroughly prepared, anticipated questions in the products she produced, ran effective meetings, and ensured Council members' needs were attended to. Her work was always of the highest quality. I knew if I asked for something, it would be done right and on (often ahead) of time. A career in the Coast Guard taught me to judge people by their actions, that is where their true character shows. Allison's staff work was accurate, on time, and always quality work. She was honest about what she knew and what she did not. She researched and found resources to learn about issues she did not initially know about and often educated the Council. She earned the confidence of every member of this Council. I recommend her without reservation.”