The Legacy Behind Our Name
The History of Henry Elliott & Co.
“Henry Elliott & Company, Inc. is more than a name. It is a reflection of the people and legacy that shaped the foundation of our business.”
The “Henry” in our name honors Henry Siegel (1906–1982), whose career defined a commitment to long-standing client relationships and entrepreneurial thinking. After graduating from Boston University, Henry spent 45 years with National Cash Register, where he became known for going beyond the expected. He didn’t simply sell equipment. He built trust, expanded services, and ultimately launched his own business in retirement, carrying forward a deeply personal approach to serving clients.
The “Elliott” represents Robert Elliott Wagner, whose leadership in the textile industry reflected a different but equally important dimension: craftsmanship, adaptability, and ownership. A graduate of the Lowell Textile Institute, Bob took over his family’s manufacturing business at a young age and led it with hands-on expertise, designing products and building lasting relationships with distributors and retailers.
When Ken Wagner founded the company in 1992, he chose the name “Henry Elliott” to represent these two influences. Not just as individuals, but as ideals. A blend of relationship-driven service and specialized expertise.
Today, Henry Elliott & Company carries that legacy forward as a national leader in healthcare IT staffing, connecting organizations with highly skilled professionals in a rapidly evolving industry. While the work has changed, the philosophy behind the name has not: build trust, deliver expertise, and create lasting partnerships.
Henry Siegel
One of 9 children, grew up in Lynn, MA and graduated from Boston University at the age of 30.
He worked for National Cash Register for 45 Years and in retirement started KAMM Paper Products named after his grandchildren who were born at the time of company’s inception.
Henry sold paper products to all of his customers that purchased cash registers and adding machines from him, during his time at NCR.
Robert Elliott Wagner
March 28th 1934-Present
Robert took over the family sweater and material manufacturing business at age 31 after his father passed away.
Graduate of Lowell Textile Institute (Now U MA Lowell) Bob designed all the sweaters that the company sold to distributors for major retailers or to other manufacturers
Ken Wagner
Ken is the founder of the leading national InterSystems technology and and healthcare IT contract and direct placement firm. With Henry Elliott, he created a highly specialized staff augmentation company which specializes in the provision of InterSystems and healthcare information technology computer professionals. Currently, the company employs more than 60 technical professionals and has developed an extensive database of contacts. Ken is responsible for client relationship management, business development, internal business operations, training, marketing, and company-wide administrative management.
Ken worked in the professional services, staffing, and human resources industries for 8 years prior to founding Henry Elliott & Company, Inc., in 1992. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Curry College. Currently, Ken is also a trustee of the College.