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ALBANY, NY—August 24, 2009—As the premier health plan in the Capital Region, CDPHP® is pleased to announce the following promotions to its senior leadership team.

 

 
Brian J. Morrissey has been named senior vice president, marketing, and chief marketing officer (CMO). In this position, he provides oversight for sales, product development, and marketing strategy.

Morrissey brings more than 20 years of diverse experience in the health care industry to his new position. He has served as vice president of strategy and development for CDPHP since October 2006. Prior to that, he served as director of corporate administration and interim director of IT technical services. He joined CDPHP in December 1999 as director, Medicare. Before joining CDPHP, Morrissey was director of small business administration with Kaiser Permanente Northeast, and the marketing systems coordinator for Community Health Plan (CHP).

Morrissey earned a master of business administration degree from the State University at Albany and a bachelor of arts degree from Providence College, RI.

“We are pleased to have Brian leading the sales and marketing division as we continue to position CDPHP as the health value leader in the communities that we serve,” said John D. Bennett, MD, president and CEO, CDPHP. “His knowledge of, and insight into our company and industry will continue to add value as we evolve our products and services.”

 
Scott Klenk has been named senior vice president, human capital management. In this position, he continues to establish and execute short- and long-range staffing, compensation, employee benefits, and corporate learning plans to support the organization’s strategic direction.

Klenk brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources management to his new position. He joined CDPHP in February 2005 as vice president, human resources. Prior to joining CDPHP, Klenk served as vice president, human resources, at Community Medical Center Healthcare System in Pennsylvania, and vice president, human resources and operations, at ICS Learning Systems.

Klenk earned a master’s degree in industrial relations from Marywood University, Scranton, Pa., and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from East Stroudsburg State College, East Stroudsburg, Pa. He also holds senior professional human resources certification (SPHR) and is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management.

“Scott’s leadership was integral in our organization’s recent recognition as one of the top 20 "Best Places to Work" in New York state by the New York State Society for Human Resources Management and the Best Companies Group,” said Dr. Bennett. “We look forward to his continued leadership in this new role.”

About CDPHP®
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2009 as a physician-founded and guided health plan, CDPHP® and its affiliates currently serve members in 29 counties throughout New York state and seven counties in Vermont. The affiliated companies of CDPHP include a family of products: Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc.—HMO, Healthy New York, Medicare Choices (HMO), Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus; CDPHP Universal Benefits,® Inc. —PPO, High Deductible PPO, EPO, and Medicare Choices (PPO); and Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network, Inc. —self-insured plans. Visit CDPHP at www.cdphp.com/.

 

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