Bridging talent with opportunity
Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals.
We aim to be the best
It’s our vision to be the best at what we do. And here’s how we make that a reality:
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Our skill-set aligned recruiters find the best candidates in the shortest amount of time.
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We vet candidates through enhanced methods and technical assessment & analysis.
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Social channel recruitment enables us to find the best of the best, with more than 50% of our placements coming from referrals or passive candidates.
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Industry-leading benefits for our consultants, including PTO, holidays, and salaried options.
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Our Consultant Advocates work to retain and re-deploy our best talent.
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We go the extra mile for our clients, including expanding into new markets to meet their needs.
Meet our leadership
Doug Ross
Founder & President
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Founder and President, Doug Ross guides the overall strategy and operations of Synergis. Leveraging a 30+ year staffing industry career, he has led the company’s expansion since 1997 by way of new markets—Silicon Valley and Los Angeles—and introduced new and innovative services to meet the demand for Information Technology, Creative/Marketing and Instructional Design talent. He also developed a Managed Services model for Enterprise clients.
Under Doug’s leadership, Synergis has received several recognition and awards including:
- Best Place to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle
- Best Place to Work by Staffing Industry Analysts
- One of the Fastest Growing Staffing firms in America by Staffing Industry Analysts
- Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award by the American Psychological Association
In addition, the company contributes a significant portion of its earnings each year to charitable, social and faith-based organizations.
Doug is active in the industry through his affiliations with the American Staffing Association and Technology Association of Georgia.
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Doug lives in Johns Creek, Georgia where he actively and enthusiastically supports numerous worthy organizations including the March of Dimes, Habitat for Humanity, the American Heart Association, the Atlanta Food Bank, the Atlanta Mission and his church. Doug has two grown sons.
Favorite sports team: “Go Dawgs!”
Favorite thing about working at Synergis: “The people. It’s been especially gratifying to see our colleagues and clients grow and achieve their personal and professional goals through their work with the company.”
If you could have a superpower what would it be? “I wouldn’t change a thing…I’m so fortunate.”
Doug Ross
President / Founder
Tracey Klein
Executive Vice President, Strategy
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As Executive Vice President, Strategy, Tracey is responsible for the overall growth strategy of the company and planning for the future of its workforce solutions. She has 25+ years of experience creating strategic roadmaps for talent acquisition, innovating for next generation service and product development, managing global partnerships and implementing workforce management process improvement strategies.
Prior to joining Synergis in June of 2021, Tracey provided executive consultation services in the workforce solutions industry as an independent consultant. Before that, she served as Executive Director, Strategy & Insights for Allegis Global Solutions where she managed a team responsible for creating and leading the strategic initiatives for the company. Her distinguished career also includes being named to the Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) Global Power 100 Women in Staffing list in 2017.
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Tracey enjoys attending Lacrosse games, traveling, book club and, of course, spending time with her husband and teenage son.
Tracey Klein
Executive Vice President, Strategy
Jim Gaston
Chief Financial Officer
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Jim Gaston joined Synergis in January of 2021 and is responsible for financial operations. Jim brings more than 20 years of IT staffing and consulting industry experience to Synergis. Prior to joining Synergis, Jim held CFO, Director and VP Positions in accounting and finance for organizations serving national and international clients.
Jim earned his BBA in accounting from Georgia State University and his MBA from Mercer University. Jim has held memberships in the Institute of Management Accountants, The CFO Leadership Council, Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma. Jim and his wife Carole reside in Roswell, Georgia.
At play
In his free time, Jim enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and college football.
Favorite quote
“Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.”
–Margaret Mead
Jim Gaston
Chief Financial Officer
Chad Steward
Vice President of Operations
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Chad earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in HR Management from Georgia Southern University. He began his career in technology staffing more than 20 years ago. Beginning as a Recruiter in the late ’90s, Chad worked his way into business-to-business sales as an Account Manager supporting large enterprise customers. He moved into management as the Director of Recruiting for all domestic and international Recruiting teams and then served as the Vice President of Operations and HR. Chad joined Synergis in 2017 as the Recruiting Director where he oversaw all IT and Creative Recruiting. He was promoted to Vice President of Operations in July 2019 and is responsible for overseeing all three Synergis offices.
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In his spare time, Chad enjoys spending time with his wife, nieces and nephews and volunteering at church.
Favorite movie quote
Striker: Surely you can’t be serious.
Rumack: I am serious…and don’t call me Shirley.
Airplane
Guilty pleasure
All things dessert
Chad Steward
Vice President, Operations
Leona Rapelye
Vice President, Human Resources
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Serving as Vice President of Human Resources, Leona is responsible for ensuring that our people programs are aligned with Synergis’ business strategies. She is also tasked with driving talent and culture initiatives that deliver strong business results and a world-class employee experience.
Having established a solid foundation in a variety of human resources roles in the financial services industry, Leona spent nearly 20 years at UPS Capital (the financial/insurance services subsidiary of UPS). In her roles, she focused on human resources and people development, as well as operational and business roles that gave her a well-rounded breadth of perspective. She has a master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and holds the SHRM-SCP designation.
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Leona is an avid reader and movie buff. She is also an unapologetic Disney-phile and enjoys spending time with her husband at “the happiest place on earth.”
Guilty pleasure
Watching Star Trek (the original series) reruns.
Leona Rapelye
Vice President, Human Resources
Jeff Fairfax
Vice President, East
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As Vice President, East Region, Jeff is responsible for growth for enterprise and field sales on the east coast for Synergis. With 10 plus years of experience, he has focused on growing sales and recruiting teams in multiple markets. His leadership in staffing has focused on business growth for teams in new territories specializing in IT.
Prior to joining Synergis in December 2021, Jeff was part of the executive team with Pyramid Consulting. Serving as Vice President, he was tasked with building out IT staffing teams in the Southeast. His background includes a career in selling ERP Software nationally to Fortune 500 companies and utilizing his executive-level interactions to shift back into his passion for staffing.
At play
Jeff enjoys golf, Georgia football and spending time with his family.
Jeff Fairfax
Vice President, East
Jon Barbato
Vice President, West
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As Vice President of the West region, Jon is responsible for strategic management and oversight of the region. He has 15+ years of experience in developing and expanding business within small, mid-sized and Fortune 1000 companies along with a track record of success in creating profitable client relationships and building cohesive, high performing teams.
Prior to joining Synergis in August of 2021, Jon sold Workforce Solutions services to domestic and international clients as well as held Branch and Regional Leadership positions in the staffing industry. He graduated from the University of San Francisco with a bachelor’s degree in Business & Marketing.
At play
Jon is an avid sports fan – particularly baseball, football and basketball. He enjoys spending time with his wife, two young daughters and taking his Australian Shepherd on long walks in the neighborhood. When he’s not watching a ballgame or spending time with his family, he can often be found on the golf course!
Jon Barbato
Vice President, West
Our community involvement
At Synergis, we are so fortunate and want to share that with others. Being a socially responsible company and giving back to the community is paramount. Our community involvement comes in different forms: monetary and in-kind donations, volunteering our time and actively participating in different professional organizations. These are just a few of the ways we stay involved.
Some of our awards
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Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Best Staffing Firms to Work For
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Best of Staffing from ClearlyRated.com
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Winner of the TechServe Alliance Excellence Award Mid-sized Enterprise Category
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Winner of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Best Place to Work” Award - Small Company Category
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Ranked as the 9th Fastest-Growing Privately Held IT Staffing Company in America in the - IT Services Business Report
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One of Atlanta’s top 10 staffing firms
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Inc. Magazine - America’s 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies
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MSNBC’s Winners Circle
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Catalyst Magazine - Georgia’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
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Atlanta Busines Chronicle’s Pacesetter Award
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Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce - Smal Busines Person of the Year nominee
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National Association of Computer Consulting Businesses
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Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce - Board of Advisors & Technology Industry Growth Initiative
What people are saying
Don’t take it from us. Let our customers speak about their experiences with Synergis and why they enjoy our services.
