The Honorable Michael O. Leavitt

Michael O. Leavitt was elected as Governor of Utah for three terms (1993 to 2003), and served in two roles in the Cabinet of President George W. Bush, first as Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (2003 to 2005), and then as Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (2005 to 2009).

His service at HHS included implementing the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program and planning and preparing for an influenza pandemic. Mike was elected by his colleague governors to chair the National Governors Association, the Republican Governors Association, and the Western Governors Association. A seasoned diplomat, Leavitt has also led US delegations to more than 50 countries, conducting negotiations on matters related to health, the environment and trade.

After leaving public service, Mike founded Leavitt Partners and has focused on the advancement of value-based health care. He is active in corporate governance, and currently serves as Chairman of Intermountain Health.

He and his wife, Jackie, have five children and 10 grandchildren.