Healthcare leader brings 15+ years of experience across design, strategy, and client partnerships

Henricksen, a leading national contract furniture dealer, is pleased to announce that Gina Parker has been appointed as Director of Healthcare Strategy. With over fifteen years of combined experience across healthcare interiors, project management, and strategic market development, Parker will play a crucial role in guiding growth across the firmās healthcare vertical while strengthening its position as a trusted partner to health systems across the country.
āGina brings a unique combination of design expertise, clinical knowledge, and strategy to this role,ā said Chris Knoeppel, Principal, Vice President & Divisional General Manager for WI, MN & TN at Henricksen. āHer deep understanding of what healthcare organizations truly need, combined with a thoughtful, data-driven approach to improving care, makes her a perfect addition to our team.ā
Parker began her career in hospital environments, where she documented and analyzed space utilization for major health systemsāwork that gave her a deep understanding of how space impacts both patient and staff experiences. She subsequently transitioned to the contract furniture industry, where she spent the next fourteen years in dealer and manufacturer roles, leading strategic growth initiatives for MillerKnollās Illinois region and serving as Vice President of Healthcare Sales at Continua Interiors.
In her new role at Henricksen, Parker will lead healthcare strategy across all markets, identifying growth opportunities, strengthening partnerships, and developing new approaches to serving healthcare clients. She will collaborate with regional market leaders to further refine Henricksenās national presence, reinforcing the firmās reputation as a best-in-class partner for both providers and system operators.
āHealthcare is a market defined by specialization, and Henricksen has an incredible network of partners and existing relationships in the field,ā said Parker. āI look forward to helping expand our reach, grow brand recognition, and ensure we remain the most valuable resource for our clients, no matter where they are or what their needs may be.ā
Beyond her professional work, Parker serves on the board of directors at Janeās Room, a nonprofit organization that works with health systems across the United States to provide bereavement rooms and services for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. She is passionate and deeply committed to supporting environments that emphasize dignity, agency, and healing.
About Henricksen
Henricksen is a full-service contract furniture dealer specializing in office, healthcare, education, government, senior living and hospitality spaces. Since 1962, Henricksen has been committed to providing best-in-class, full-service contract furniture and architectural solutions. Today, Henricksen is a leading national dealer with 13 offices, over 340 full-time employees and annual sales topping $300 million. With 400+ manufacturer partnerships, Henricksen offers various products, from systems furniture, case goods, seating, lounge, and conference furnishings to architectural solutions, including modular walls, flooring, lighting, sound masking, and technology equipment. Henricksen is the largest privately owned dealer partner of HNI in the United States. HNIās furniture brands include Allsteel, HBF, The HON Company, and Gunlocke. www.henricksen.com