Leadership

Levi J. Scheppers, MBA
Chief Executive Officer & Board Member

Levi Scheppers began his current role as CEO of OrthoNebraska in 2015. Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital and OrthoWest, P.C. came together under this single brand in 2017 and provide musculoskeletal care throughout the eastern Nebraska and western Iowa region. OrthoNebraska has continued to position itself as the highest value provider of Orthopaedic services in the state. In his role as the CEO, Scheppers continues to drive a strong vision and mission for the collective organization – specifically, to provide more people across the region access to the quality of care and personal touch that OrthoNebraska delivers.

Scheppers’ background includes time at Nebraska Medicine, where he served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Bellevue Medical Center and subsequently, Chief Administrative Officer for the merged organization. Scheppers served as a board member for the OrthoNebraska hospital, where he became familiar with OrthoNebraska and the future potential for the organization.

Levi began his career at Deloitte Touche, LLP where he served large conglomerates as well as local and regional healthcare organizations. He left Deloitte as a Senior Manager.

Scheppers was born and raised in Gering, Nebraska. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, where he competed as a member of the Husker Track & Field Team. He went on to earn his Masters in Business Administration with distinction at the University of Iowa.

Beth Gard, RN
Chief Nursing Officer & President of OrthoNebraska

As CNO, Beth oversees patient care across our clinics, hospital and future surgery center, driving innovative strategies that enhance both patient outcomes and operational success. With more than 15 years of experience as an orthopedic nurse, she is a passionate advocate for advancing clinical practice and professional development.

Beth earned her BSN from Creighton University and MSN from Methodist College. She is an active member of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) and the Orthopaedic Nursing Certification Board (ONCB), and serves on several local boards, including the Creighton University School of Nursing Alumni Board and the Nebraska Arthritis Foundation Board. A frequent presenter both locally and nationally, Beth’s leadership reflects her dedication to excellence, innovation and the future of orthopedic nursing.