Samuel N. Hazen has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2019. From November 2016 through December 2018, Mr. Hazen served as the Company s President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that, he served as Chief Operating Officer of the Company from January 2015 to November 2016 and as President Operations of the Company from 2011 to 2015. He also served as President Western Group from 2001 to 2011 and as Chief Financial Officer Western Group of the Company from 1995 to 2001. Prior to that time, Mr. Hazen served in various hospital, regional and division Chief Financial Officer positions with the Company, Humana Inc. and Galen Health Care, Inc. Among other qualifications, Mr. Hazen brings to the Board strong leadership and operating experience. He has been with the Company for over 40 years and has extensive knowledge of the health care industry. With Mr. Hazen s commitment to the Company s patient-centered mission and ethical values and his proven ability to oversee a complex organization, we believe he will continue to be a valuable resource for the Board. In addition, Mr. Hazen s service as Chief Executive Officer of the Company creates a critical link between management and the Board, enabling the Board to perform its oversight function with the benefit of management s perspective on the Company s business and strategic vision.