Dick Kropp is a senior human resources executive with extensive experience as Chief Human Resources Officer and trusted advisor to executive teams and boards in complex, mission-driven organizations. His career spans healthcare systems, higher education, and nonprofit-aligned enterprises, where he has led enterprise-wide people strategy through periods of growth, transformation, and organizational change. Dick’s expertise includes talent acquisition and workforce planning, executive and physician compensation, employee and labor relations, leadership development, organizational design, and HR operations. He is particularly known for building scalable HR infrastructure, modernizing compensation and classification systems, and aligning people strategy with the organization’s mission, culture, and long-term sustainability. He holds an EdD in Organizational Psychology from Boston University and an MSP in Human Resource Management from Penn State. A collaborative and values-driven leader, Dick emphasizes transparency, equity, and accountability in organizational culture. He has a strong track record of developing highperforming leadership teams, strengthening employee engagement, and ensuring that HR functions operate as strategic partners rather than transactional support services. Throughout his career, Dick has worked closely with boards, CEOs, CFOs, and senior leaders to navigate regulatory complexity, workforce challenges, and evolving organizational needs. His leadership philosophy centers on stewardship, service, and the belief that effective human resources strategy is essential to advancing mission impact—particularly in organizations dedicated to education, healthcare, and community well-being