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EXECUTIVE TEAM

The Talent Behind The Technology

ECCO Select provides people, process and technology solutions for our clients’ needs. We’re a talent acquisition + advisory consulting company and the talent behind the technology.

That sounds simple enough, but providing the caliber of IT experts and the breadth of consulting that our clients demand takes a skillful approach. Founded in 1995, ECCO Select is proud to serve both the commercial and government sectors, harnessing the power of our people to enhance the power of technology for our clients.

We’re proud to be a minority- and woman-owned business, but it’s our people and our work that truly set us apart. IT experts on-demand, stategy, business process consulting, software development, training, program management, cyber security – whatever your needs, ECCO Select is committed to providing the right technology, talent and solutions for you.

Meet the Team

Jeanette Hernandez Prenger

Jeanette Prenger

Executive Chair | Founder

Since founding ECCO Select in 1995, Jeanette has leveraged her ability to quickly evaluate complex business environments, diagnose challenges, and design strategic, innovative solutions that enhance operational performance, profitability, and competitive position.  She continues to apply this expertise to build the company into a highly successful, nationally recognized professional services firm known for its strong client partnerships and sustained growth.

Darren Prenger

Darren Prenger

Chief Executive Officer

Darren serves as Chief Executive Officer of ECCO Select, where he is responsible for the company’s strategic vision, growth agenda, and overall performance. He leads the organization with a focus on building durable client partnerships, developing high-performing teams, and scaling the business through disciplined execution and innovation.

Scott O'Hare

Scott O'Hare

Chief Technology Officer

Scott serves as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of ECCO Select, leading the company’s Sales and Service Delivery organizations. He shapes ECCO’s technology strategy, oversees go-to-market execution, and ensures delivery excellence across Federal, Commercial, and Partner portfolios through disciplined, accountable, and high-quality client outcomes.

Shawn Ethridge

Shawn Etheridge

Chief Administrative Officer | EVP, Corporate Development

Shawn serves as Chief Administrative Officer and EVP of Corporate Development, where he is responsible for driving corporate development initiatives, including M&A and targeted key account oversight, while providing enterprise-wide leadership and governance across People Operations, Information Technology, Compliance, and Legal.

Karl Barron

Karl Barron

Chief Financial Officer

Karl serves as the Chief Financial Officer of ECCO Select, where he oversees the company’s financial strategy, planning, and financial governance.  He partners closely with the executive team to enable sustainable growth, guide capital allocation decisions, and ensure the organization scales with financial rigor and long-term value creation in mind.

Mike Walzl

Mike Walzl

Vice President of Talent Solutions

Mike leads ECCO Select’s staffing division, bringing a strategic, performance-driven approach to both recruiting and sales. He focuses on strengthening team capabilities, optimizing delivery models, and expanding client relationships to drive growth across the organization. With deep industry insight and a passion for developing high-performing teams, Mike is committed to elevating ECCO Select’s talent solutions.

Kevin Prenger

Kevin Prenger

Executive Vice President

Kevin started at ECCO Select in 1997, where he fulfilled a variety of contract positions from programming to business analysis. In 2003 he was promoted to Executive Vice President of the company and handled operations and public sector business. Kevin now manages facilities operations and has acted as the project manager for the recent renovation of ECCO Select's first floor.

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