USD Alumnus Noah Shepard Appointed as New President and CEO of Foundation and Alumni Association

Noah Shepard has been named the new President and CEO of the USD Foundation and Alumni Association. Kevin Doyle, the president of the USD Foundation Board of Directors, announced the appointment. Doyle commended Shepard for his commitment to the university and his team-building skills, which are expected to strengthen alumni relations and support the university's growth.

Shepard has held significant positions in major companies. He joined the USD Foundation as a campaign director in 2021 after working at Amazon as a senior quality manager. At Amazon, he led community engagement initiatives and developed performance metrics. From 2011 to 2017, he worked at Molson Coors in Golden, Colorado, where he managed customer relationships and team cohesion.

Shepard's connection to the university dates back to his time as a student. He graduated from USD with a bachelor’s degree in education and was the quarterback for the Coyotes from 2005 to 2009. He met his wife, Abby, also a USD graduate, on campus.

USD President Sheila K. Gestring welcomed Shepard's appointment, highlighting his potential to enhance the university community's cohesion. Gestring is confident in Shepard's ability to improve alumni relations and increase the university's philanthropic activities.

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