Leadership Transition The appointment of Paula Potter as chief executive officer effective July 1, 2026 creates an executive-level opportunity to discuss modernization, governance enhancements, and strategic partnerships with SHEPP. Align outreach with upcoming leadership priorities and procurement cycles.

Cloud Security SHEPP already runs on AWS and uses security tools such as 1Password and HSTS, signaling readiness for cloud optimization and stronger cybersecurity. Opportunities include managed cloud hosting, identity and access management, data protection, and regulatory-compliant security services for a pension plan handling sensitive member data.

Member Experience With around 60,000 members and a stated focus on engagement and effective communications, there is a clear need for modern self service portals, mobile access, secure digital statements, and analytics that improve member participation, contributions, and education.

Operational Efficiency As a multi-employer pension plan with 51-200 employees, SHEPP may benefit from outsourced or SaaS solutions for pension administration, regulatory reporting, actuarial pricing, and investment operations to improve efficiency and control costs.

Local Partnerships Based in Regina with Saskatchewan operations, SHEPP may prioritize regional vendors with public sector pension experience. Potential fits include actuarial firms, compliance specialists, financial software providers, and ESG/governance reporting tools to support regional requirements and sustainability objectives.