New owner looks to grow Penner Patient Care

Henderson takes majority control of Aurora manufacturer

Chad and Stacey Henderson, pictured at left, paused for a photo with Kirk Penner while announcing the sale of Penner Patient Care.
Chad and Stacey Henderson, pictured at left, paused for a photo with Kirk Penner while announcing the sale of Penner Patient Care.

A Texas businessman with a background in real estate and transportation is bringing a new perspective — and plans for growth — to Penner Patient Care, an Aurora manufacturing company whose roots in the specialized field of nursing home bathing systems date back more than 60 years. Chad Henderson acquired majority ownership of the company Sept. 11, joining a business that manufactures bathing units…