Ross Hecox, Chief People Officer

Ross Hecox serves as Chief People Officer at Synergy ECP, where he leads human resources, talent acquisition, employee development, retention, and workforce strategy. He is responsible for aligning people strategy with business strategy to ensure the organization remains agile, resilient, and mission-ready in support of national security clients.

Ross approaches leadership with a simple belief: people are the company’s primary product. Just as a Chief Product Officer evolves offerings to better serve customers, Ross focuses on evolving the capabilities, leadership capacity, and well-being of Synergy ECP’s workforce. By investing in both people and processes, he ensures the organization scales effectively while maintaining a culture rooted in engagement, accountability, and purpose.

His connection to the national security mission is personal. Growing up in a household shaped by classified work, Ross developed an early appreciation for the unique pressures national security professionals and their families face. That perspective informs his deep commitment to supporting employees who operate in high-stakes, high-security environments where stress often cannot be shared outside the workplace.

Ross began his career in recruiting before expanding his expertise across the broader human resources function. Motivated by a desire to improve leadership effectiveness and the employee experience, he has built his career around developing leaders, fostering psychological safety, and creating environments where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered.