Garry Maisel, President and CEO

Garry Maisel's commitment to our region is evident in his every action as president and CEO of Western Health Advantage.

As president, Garry has provided leadership at the local HMO from the time of its start-up to its current recorded annual revenue of more than $400 million. WHA focuses on improving healthcare access and affordability and is known for developing innovative programs to expand coverage to the uninsured.

The company's growth and quality has earned it a spot on the Sacramento Business Journal's list of Top 50 Fasting-Growing Companies in 2011. He leads over 100 employees at WHA, who provide award-winning customer service to over 92,000 members and share a commitment to improving the health and well-being of Sacramento.

In addition to putting WHA in a position to improve access to healthcare for the un-insured, he also believes in leveraging his position and his local organization to support various community charities and causes. An active community board member, Maisel lends his expertise and experience to:

• Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts (past Board Chair)
• Crocker Art Museum
• American Leadership Forum
• B Street Theatre
• Mercy Foundation
• The Non-Profit Resource Center
• For Art's Sake Initiative (current Co-Chairman)
• WEAVE (current Board chair)
• and healthcare professional organizations; the Health Plan Alliance, the California Association of Health Plans

Garry holds a degree in finance and economics from Sacramento State University and has accumulated 20 years of experience in healthcare plus 10 years in the banking and finance industry, including time as the Chief Financial Officer for a regional community bank. Garry has enjoyed numerous awards including the Sacramento Metro Chamber Businessman of the year and recently the Individual Leadership of the Year Award from the Sacramento Arts & Business Council.

Whether he is providing good jobs to local employees, providing quality health care coverage to local business or providing expert counsel to local charities, Garry Maisel is perfectly suited to lead an organization committed to the people and businesses of the Sacramento region.