Becker’s Healthcare Names Sanford Bismarck’s DJ Campbell a Top Chief Human Resources Officer

DJ Campbell

Becker’s Healthcare has named DJ Campbell, Sanford Bismarck’s vice president and chief human resources officer, to its 2026 list of hospital and health system CHRO and chief people officers to know. The annual recognition highlights exceptional HR executives who are transforming workplace culture, championing employee engagement and shaping the future of healthcare talent strategy.

As the chief human resources leader for Sanford Health’s Bismarck Region, Campbell supports nearly 4,000 team members and plays a critical role in aligning workforce strategy with operational performance, quality outcomes and the overall employee experience. In addition to his market leadership, Campbell contributes to enterprise-wide initiatives that impact more than 55,000 employees across the Sanford Health system.

Under Campbell’s leadership, Sanford Health Bismarck has seen consistent improvements in employee engagement and a stronger organizational focus on the employee experience. He helped establish a board-level committee dedicated to elevating engagement as a strategic priority and advanced leadership development through initiatives such as Sanford’s annual talent summit, a senior leadership rotation program and a grassroots health equity and experience effort to promote inclusion and belonging.

Campbell has also strengthened long-term workforce sustainability by expanding early‑career exploration and workforce readiness partnerships with K‑12 and higher education institutions, reducing reliance on contract staffing. He has led international recruitment strategies to address critical staffing needs and is an influential statewide workforce leader, serving as vice chair of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, chair of the North Dakota Workforce Development Council and contributing as a board member for organizations such as Make‑A‑Wish North Dakota and the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences advisory board.

“DJ’s leadership, innovation and commitment to the employee experience have had a tremendous impact on our organization and our community,” said Todd Schaffer, M.D., president and CEO, Sanford Bismarck.

“We are proud to see his work recognized on a national level.”