John Henson
About John Henson
John Henson serves as the General Counsel at ConsumerAffairs, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in legal and compliance roles at various organizations, including LendingTree and Regions Financial Corporation, and holds a J.D. from Samford University.
Work at ConsumerAffairs
John Henson serves as General Counsel at ConsumerAffairs since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for guiding company strategy by balancing risk tolerances with desired outcomes. Henson actively leads the Talent and Culture departments, in addition to overseeing Legal and Compliance. His work focuses on shaping the culture of a remote-first organization, emphasizing how work is accomplished in a distributed environment.
Previous Experience at LendingTree
Prior to his current position, John Henson held multiple roles at LendingTree. He served as Interim General Counsel for six months in 2018, followed by a year as VP, Associate GM, Mortgage from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was VP, Head of Compliance from 2015 to 2018, where he contributed to the company's compliance strategies and risk management.
Background in Legal and Compliance
John Henson has a strong background in legal and compliance roles. He worked at Regions Financial Corporation as AVP - Lending Compliance for one year in 2013 to 2014. His expertise in legal matters is complemented by his previous experience at ConsumerAffairs as Head of Legal and Compliance from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on compliance and regulatory issues.
Education and Expertise
John Henson earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Martin Methodist College, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. He later attended Samford University, achieving a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from 2004 to 2007. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in legal and compliance matters, as well as his ability to integrate marketing strategies within a corporate framework.