River Eberly

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Pride+ ERG Global Professional Development Leader at Synchrony

Orange, California, United States

Overview

River Eberly is the Vice President of Legal Investigations at Synchrony, bringing over a decade of experience in HR, operations, and employee relations. A graduate of Penn States human resources masters program and the Synchrony Business Leadership Program, they hold both SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications, focusing on internal investigations and workplace conduct.

Passionate about fostering inclusive cultures, River is a key leader in Synchronys Pride+ Employee Resource Group, driving LGBTQIA+ education and professional development. Describing themself as a "Curiosity Chaser" and "Gamer, " they actively work to enhance the employee experience through wellness and support initiatives.

River is a self-described "Maker & Breaker of Molds. "

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Confident

Friendly Challenger

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

LGBTQIA+ Advocacy
Serves as the Global Professional Development Leader for Synchrony's Pride+ Employee Resource Group, creating programs to support the community's educational and professional needs.
Employee Relations
As VP of Legal Investigations, they handle sensitive internal cases related to conduct, company policy, and global employee relations matters.
Corporate Culture
Passionate about creating a positive and inclusive employee experience, with a history of implementing wellness and professional development initiatives.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2026
Pride+ ERG Global Professional Development Leader at Synchrony
4-2025
Vice President, Legal Investigations at Synchrony
7-2023 - 7-2025
Pride+ Network Health & Wellness Leader at Synchrony
4-2023 - 4-2025
Vice President, Human Resources (Global Collections & Operational Excellence, & Canton Hub) at Synchrony
1-2022 - 4-2023
HR Business Partner - Technology and Operations, and People Analytics at Synchrony

Education

2017 - 2018
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) from Penn State University
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Kent State University

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Insights For Selling To River

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with River is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from River

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will River move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can River take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And River

Personality Compatibility


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