
Edward Shellard
Chairman
Edward Shellard, DMD, is the President, CEO, and Chairman of United Concordia Dental Insurance Company, leading the organization since 2022. United Concordia, a subsidiary of Highmark Health, serves over 10 million members and employs 1,200 people. With more than 30 years of experience, including seven as a practicing dentist, Dr. Shellard has held leadership roles at Carestream Dental, Dental Technologies Inc., and Kerr Corporation, driving innovation, mergers, and global business growth. He has co-authored over 50 research studies, holds 16 patents, and is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. Dr. Shellard earned his DMD from Case Western Reserve University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.