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Co-Founder, President/CEO and Operations Lead, The Hickory Group

 Rebekah Rosenbalm serves as Co-Founder and Operations Lead for The Hickory Group, bringing eight years of progressive experience in human resources, logistics, and supply chain management. Known for her precision, adaptability, and operational insight, Rebekah plays a key role in optimizing workflow efficiency, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring seamless coordination across the firm’s projects and partnerships.

 Before co-founding The Hickory Group, Rebekah supported multi-disciplinary teams in both private sector and government contracting environments, where she developed a reputation for driving performance and process improvement. Her background in HR operations and supply chain logistics provides a unique, systems-oriented perspective that strengthens The Hickory Group’s end-to-end service delivery.

 Rebekah is committed to operational excellence, professional growth, and building trusted relationships with clients and partners. Her leadership reflects The Hickory Group’s mission to combine innovation, integrity, and accountability in every engagement.

Co-Founder, Vice President and COO, The Hickory Group

 Cyndie Stocks is the Co-Founder and Principal of The Hickory Group, where she leads strategic operations, human capital initiatives, and compliance solutions for clients across the federal and defense sectors. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources, organizational leadership, and government contracting, she is recognized for her ability to align mission objectives with practical, people-centered strategies that drive measurable results.

 Throughout her career, Cyndie has served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, program offices, and small business owners navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Her expertise spans FOCI mitigation, CMMC readiness, workforce development, and operational excellence within highly regulated environments. She is known for her disciplined approach to problem-solving, her commitment to integrity, and her capacity to translate strategic vision into sustainable outcomes.

 At The Hickory Group, Cyndie’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to partnership, accountability, and innovation. She fosters an organizational culture built on trust and transparency—values that define both the firm’s client relationships and its internal operations.

 Cyndie holds multiple professional certifications in human resources and continues to support initiatives that advance leadership development and operational resilience across the national security community.