Team

Jack Ross has served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Synergy CHC since its inception in October 2014. Under his leadership, Synergy has successfully acquired eight individual brands since 2015. A lifetime business builder and entrepreneur, Jack has a proven track record across various consumer product verticals. His extensive experience and strategic vision continue to drive Synergy CHC’s growth and success.

Alfred Baumeler has served as our President since January 2021 and has agreed to serve on our Board of Directors upon the completion of this offering. From August 2015 to December 2020, Mr. Baumeler served as our Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. From September 2012 to August 2015, Mr. Baumeler served as Senior Vice President of Marketing for Healthy Natural Systems/Core Science Medica (CSM)/Lifeagen, a nutritional supplement company. From January 2012 to August 2012, Mr. Baumeler was self-employed as a marketing consultant. From November 2009 to November 2011, Mr. Baumeler was the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Natrol, Inc., a manufacturer of vitamins, minerals and supplements. Mr. Baumeler earned his Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University in Engineering and his Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Finance from Columbia Business School.

Stacy McLaughlin was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Synergy CHC in April 2024. With 21 years of experience in finance and accounting, Stacy has previously held CFO roles at Material Technologies and Willdan Group (Nasdaq: WLDN). She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Southern California, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona. Stacy’s extensive expertise and leadership in financial management are invaluable assets to Synergy CHC.

Jaime Fickett has served as our Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations since January 2015. From August 2006 to January 2015, Ms. Fickett served as Chief Financial Officer of Factor Nutrition Labs, LLC, a company that developed dietary supplements. From 1999 to 2006, Ms. Fickett was employed in the public accounting sector as an auditor. Ms. Fickett earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maine. Ms. Fickett earned her Master of Science in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University.

Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs – Synergy CHC (2020-Current)
Head of Domestic and International Regulatory Affairs – Metagenics NA (2017-2019)
Manager of Regulatory Affairs – Atrium Innovations NA Healthcare Practitioner Brands (2010-2017)
MBA Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business
11+ Years in Nutraceutical, Foods, & CPG Regulatory Affairs

Synergy CHC, VP Supply Chain & Operations, 2021- Present
Enzymedica, VP Operations, 2020-2021
Smarty Pants Vitamins, VP Supply Chain & Operations, 2018-2020
Atrium Innovations, VP Operations, 2004-2017