Mr. Shepherd serves as market president for regional hospitals and EMS at Allina Health, supporting four regional hospitals and EMS services, while continuing to serve as president of both Buffalo Hospital and Cambridge Medical Center. He has led the planning of a new Cambridge Medical Center campus, working with Allina Health, the city of Cambridge and architects to develop the project. Under his leadership, Cambridge Medical Center has invested in robotics technology, AI technology, and expanded telehealth and stroke care capabilities. Thanks in large part to these efforts, Cambridge Medical Center was named to Newsweek‘s list of “World’s Best Smart Hospitals” in 2025. Mr. Shepherd rose to his current role after serving as director of operations and COO for Buffalo Hospital and Cambridge Medical Center, and he previously held administrative leadership positions at Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare, including assistant vice president and administrative director. Earlier in his career, he served as director of physician services and clinic manager at Mercyhealth in Wisconsin and Illinois.
