Barbara Lee Christensen, the chief sales and marketing officer at Providence Health Plans, is stepping down after 30 years.
In a message sent to Providence employees, she shared her excitement about starting a new phase of her life.
“I am so grateful for your support and advice over the years, as well as your trust in Providence Health Plan for your clients. As a result, we have grown to become one of the largest and most successful health plans in Oregon,” her message read. Providence is a strong and dedicated organization and will continue to provide you and your clients with the service and stability you expect. Again, thank you for the privilege of working with you. I feel blessed to have spent my career in such an important industry.”
Last year Christensen earned $339,323 in compensation, representing a 2 percent increase, according to filings with the Oregon Insurance Division. At Providence, she’s been responsible for the statewide sales, marketing and product development for its commercial, individual and Medicare programs. Prior to joining Providence, she worked for Kaiser Permanente.
Friedman still around
Jack Friedman, CEO of Providence Health Plans, announced he’d be retiring in January after 14 years in that position, but he’s still on the job, and it’s unknown when his successor will be chosen. Friedman has agreed to stay on as needed during the transition
“The timing of my retirement on Jan. 1, 2015, from Providence seems right,” Friedman said in an announcement to friends and colleagues. The timing seems right. We're growing our membership again, and the plan's financial position has never been stronger." He added that the plan's "young leaders are "ready to assume more responsibility, and we need to advance them."
Friedman’s salary at Providence Health Plan last year decreased by 28 percent last year, and he took home $550,032 and $23,914 from Providence Health Assurance., the Medicaid arm.
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