Catherine Boyd, MBA, MPAS, PA-C, FACHE

President and Chief Executive Officer

Catherine joined New England Life Care in May 2021. Prior to joining us, Catherine worked as Director of Clinical Operations at Essex Inpatient Physicians. Catherine has also worked as a PA in many of the large hospitals in and around the Boston area including Lahey Medical Center and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. While with Partners Healthcare, Catherine was part of the PACE Internal Medical Department where she pioneered with a team of clinicians. Catherine worked with PACE clinicians and conducted a study on the positive impact of patient care with physician assistant/ hospitalist model in medical centers.

Before becoming a PA-C, Catherine was a respirator therapist working in the Emergency rooms and ICUs of two local hospitals. Catherine completed her Master’s of Business Administration at Southern New Hampshire University, and her Master’s of Science at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She obtained her Bachelor of Science, Cardiopulmonary Sciences in Respiratory Therapy at Northeastern University. Catherine serves as an active board member for GNES-PALTC, holds a seat on AMDA’s House of Delegates for GNES, and is a member of AMDA’s Transitional Care Committee.

Michael Gallagher

Chief Financial Officer

Mike joined New England Life Care in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer. In his CFO role, Mike provides financial insight into the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic initiatives in addition to overseeing financial and information technology operations. Prior to joining to NELC, Mike’s healthcare experience included senior financial and operational leadership roles at large, multi-specialty physician group practices including Reliant Medical Group and Southboro Medical Group, an Atrius Health affiliate. Mike holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Bentley University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Notre Dame and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Brian Treptow

Chief Information Officer

Brian Treptow joined New England Life Care in 2020 as Chief Information Officer. Brian has over 30 years in C-level IT leadership, including most recently as the CIO for The Cancer Treatment Centers of America. In his role as CIO, Brian is responsible for all aspects of Information Technology, including privacy & security, clinical systems integration, member connectivity & integration, patient and member-facing solutions, data analytics, and systems infrastructure. Brian is leading New England Life Care through Digital Transformation, optimizing the use of technology for our members, patients, and key stakeholders.

Jeni Shields

Chief Business Officer

Jeni Shields joined New England Life Care in 2001 and currently serves as Chief Business Officer. In this role, she leads business development, service expansion, and partnership strategy to advance organizational growth and strengthen value for NELC’s member hospitals. Jeni evaluates market opportunities, deepens member and customer relationships, and ensures business priorities align with NELC’s mission and financial objectives. She also drives cross-functional initiatives that enhance engagement and satisfaction across the cooperative.

Prior to her current role, Jeni served in several strategic leadership positions, including Executive Director of Business Development, Director of Partnership Development, and Partnership Development Special Projects Manager.

Prior to joining New England Life Care, Jeni worked in various healthcare and biotechnology organizations across Northern New England. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Maine, Orono, and a Certificate in Project Management from the University of Southern Maine.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kevin B. Whitney, D.N.P.

Chairman of the Board
Cooley Dickinson Hospital and Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice – President & Chief Operating Officer

Matthew Marston, Pharm.D., MBA, FACHE, BCPS

Treasurer
Northern Light Health – Vice President, Chief Pharmacy Officer

M. Tom Manion, MPA

Secretary
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Chief Operating Officer

Patrick Jordan III.

Emeritus Director

Vincent T. McDermott

Mass General Brigham Community Division – Chief Financial Officer

Laura Smith, MD

Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Senior Medical Director of Clinical Operations

Stacie Swanson, MHA

Tufts Medicine Professional Group – Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer

Matthew Larkin

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Chief Operating Officer

Alice Shakman

UMASS Memorial Medical Center – Senior Vice President of Operations

Jennifer Bodger, MBA

Central Maine Healthcare – Senior Vice President of Operations

Scott Taylor, MBA

Baystate Health – Vice President Financial Support Services

Britt Crewse, MBA, MHS, CPA

Regional President​ – Maine Medical Center & Southern Maine Health Care​

Keith Thomasset, PharmD, MBA

Dartmouth Health​ – Chief Pharmacy Officer