Celebrating Our Employees

  Shields Employee of the Year awards are a longstanding tradition started by Tom Shields Sr., CEO, when he opened the doors of Shields Health Care Group more than 25 years ago. Each year our employees participate in a selection process where they nominate key individuals within our organization that exemplify our company values of; Kindness, Growth, Innovation, Character and Excellence. Each recipient receives a trip to a location of their choice to celebrate their successes. Congratulations to the 2010 Employees of the Year – you make the difference! 

 

Founder’s Award: An individual who personifies, each and every day, year after year, our values of Kindness, Excellence, Innovation, Character and Growth.  

Steve Sweriduk

 Steve Sweriduk, Medical Director of SHCG has been a part of the Shields Team for 22 years and has contributed to our growth because of his expertise in Radiology. But he is more than just a great doctor…he is a leader that inspires passion for our success. His personality and generosity not only make him well liked, but well respected. He shows compassion to those around him, helping answer medical questions for countless Shields employees who contact him for help. He is not only unique and loved by all of us, he is brilliant in his chosen field, respected by his peers, and possess empathy for all. He has a great sense of humor, never lost sight of his roots, adores his family and views each of us as members of his own extended family. He is the founder of our radiology group and a joy to be around

 

Kindness: Caring, compassionate and generous in nature.

Valarie Federico

Valerie Federico started with Shields in April of 2007 as a clinical secretary at our Winchester, MA Radiation Oncology center.

She is sincere, caring and empathetic to fellow staff and patients. Her patient care abilities are incredible. She has such a kind, gentle, everyday friendly demeanor that the patients respond positively to her and treat her like a friend that they are coming in to visit… like she’s “family”.  

 

Growth: The ability to seek out opportunities for personal and professional development of oneself and others.

Marianne Callahan

Marianne Callahan started with Shields almost 9 years ago as a clinical secretary and was promoted to Operations Training Specialist 4 years ago.

She has experienced impressive growth both personally and professionally over the past couple of years and has played a significant role in the development and implementation of Sectra.
She takes great pride in her work and constantly looks for ways to excel. She is good natured; reputable, dedicated to her job, reliable, loyal, hard-working and sensitive to her colleagues and her surroundings.  

 

Innovation: Creating a high energy, positive and challenging work environment and consistently being on the cutting edge both personally and professionally.

Aaron Easton

 Aaron Easton is the Chief MRI Technologist in training who started with us in September of 2002.
He is consistently on top of technological advances and keeps Shields ahead of the competition. He shares his knowledge and has been instrumental in training the techs on the new CT in Brockton.
He is respected by all who know him and is a kind and caring person, so much so that returning patients request him by name.  

 

Character: A responsible individual with integrity who is respectful, trustworthy and dependable.

Christine Murphy

Chris Murphy started at Shields in 1996 and has held many positions in our company. Currently she works as part of our Finance team in Brockton, MA.

She is hard working, accurate in her work and always finds a way to help the caller on the other end of the phone. While doing all of that, she also continues to motivate those at 55 Christy’s Drive to live a healthier lifestyle. Last year she was awarded our Healthy for Life MVP award for all that she did for her own health, and the health of those around her – including the Biggest Loser program at Christy’s Drive. 

 

Excellence: Commitment to superior care and continuous improvement of technology and business processes.

Debra Urgiel

Deb Urgiel started with Shields almost 6 years ago at our Franklin, MA site as a clinical secretary and was promoted to Lead Clinical secretary 3 years later.

She went above and beyond by becoming a Super User for Sectra and played a large role in the training of Sectra, which meant countless days and nights of travel.

Her ability to train and get through to people, on an individual level, is outstanding. She approaches all aspects of the business with excellence and delivers the highest level of patient care.