Katherine Creek, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, GBA, CMS, joined Shepherd Center in July of 2021 and serves as chief human resources officer (CHRO). In this role, Creek is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the hospital, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation.
Creek joined Shepherd Center from CBORD Group, Inc. / Horizon Software, LLC, where she served as vice president of human resources. There, she led the human resources division in enhancing organizational culture, recruiting and retaining top talent and developing strategies to increase employee engagement. Before joining CBORD Group, Inc. / Horizon Software, LLC, Creek held progressive positions in human resources leadership in the banking industry. Creek graduated from Georgia State University, cum laude, with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus in human resources management.