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Andrew Hedgpeth

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Vice President Human Resources at CoxHealth
📍 Springfield-Branson, Missouri Area, United States

Andy Hedgpeth is the Chief Human Resource Officer at CoxHealth, where he leads HR strategy for over 14, 000 employees. An alumnus of Missouri State University with an MBA in Healthcare Administration, he has guided the organization to win multiple "Best Place to Work" awards by focusing on employee-centric initiatives and innovative talent development.

A lifelong Southwest Missouri native, Andy is deeply invested in his community. He serves on the Ozark Board of Education and is active in local non-profits. He and his wife, Amanda, who is the COO at CoxHealth, live in Ozark with their three children.

Unique fact: Andy and his wife were high school sweethearts and are both recipients of the Missouri State University Bear of Excellence Award.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Vice President Human Resources
Job Level
Senior
Location
Springfield-Branson, Missouri Area, United States
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Priorities

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Workforce Development
He has been a key figure in creating the Alliance for Healthcare Education, a major partnership to build a pipeline of future healthcare professionals in the Midwest.
Employee Engagement
His leadership is central to CoxHealth repeatedly earning accolades as a top employer from Forbes, Newsweek, and Modern Healthcare, focusing on culture and recognition.
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Career

Work history

4-2016
Vice President Human Resources
CoxHealth
6-2008
System Director, Benefits and Employee Relations
CoxHealth
3-2005 - 6-2008
Recruiter
Mercy
In the press

Media appearances

CoxHealth names new human resources VP. Featured in Springfield Business Journal
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HR shifts to staff redeployment for COVID-19. Featured in CoxHealth Newsroom
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Education
2003 - 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Missouri State University
2001 - 2003
Associate’s Degree
Ozarks Technical Community College
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