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DJ Campbell

Vice President and CHRO

Sanford Health Bismarck

Bismarck, ND

Mr. Campbell serves as the chief human resources leader for Sanford Health’s Bismarck market, supporting nearly 4,000 team members and aligning workforce strategy with operational performance, quality outcomes and employee experience. As part of the executive team, he also contributes to enterprise initiatives impacting nearly 60,000 employees systemwide. He has driven year-over-year improvements in engagement and helped establish a board-level employee experience committee to keep engagement a strategic priority. Mr. Campbell has advanced leadership development through an annual talent summit and a senior leadership rotation program, while launching a grassroots health equity and experience initiative to strengthen inclusion and belonging. He has built organic talent pipelines by deepening partnerships with K-12 schools and higher education institutions, expanding early-career exploration and workforce readiness while reducing reliance on contract staff. Mr. Campbell has also led international recruitment efforts to address critical staffing needs and support long-term workforce sustainability. Beyond the organization, he holds prominent statewide workforce leadership roles, serving as vice chair of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education and chair of the North Dakota Workforce Development Council, and participates on boards including Make-A-Wish North Dakota and the University of North Dakota Medical School advisory board.

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