Robert Hicks

Robert Hicks has extensive work experience in human resources, with a focus on labor relations, talent acquisition, and leadership development. Robert started their career as a Regional HR Director in the U.S. Navy, where they partnered with regional HR managers and managed human capital plans. Robert then worked at Boeing in various HR roles, including Manager of Business Intelligence and HR Manager for Quality Workforce Planning & Skills Integration. At XPO Logistics, they served as a Regional HR Manager, providing strategic support to executive directors and general managers. Robert later joined Frontier Communications as a Senior HR Manager, responsible for administering HR functions and interpreting collective bargaining agreements. Currently, Hicks is the Director of Human Resources at Ziply Fiber, where they play a key role in creating the HR organization post-divestiture from Frontier, overseeing labor relations, recruiting, compensation strategy, and talent and leadership development.

Robert Hicks has obtained an MBA in Human Resources from Saint Leo University and a BA in Business/Commerce, General from Columbia College. In addition, they hold several certifications including SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM, Certified Professional Coach (CPC) from Strategic Learning Alliance, Certificate in Six-Sigma Green Belt from Villanova University Online Business Programs, and Certificate in Professional Human Resource Management, also from Villanova University Online Business Programs.