Gubby Barlow
Director/Board Member at National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation
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Brereton (Gubby) Barlow served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Premera Blue Cross from 2000 – 2014.
The Premera family of companies provides healthcare coverage and related services to more than 1.9 million people in Washington, Alaska, and Oregon.
Mr. Barlow also served as CFO of Health Net, the major subsidiary of Health Systems International, a $3.1 billion HMO with 2 million members in six western states, and AHI Healthcare Systems Inc., a primary and specialty care provider network.
Prior to these positions, Mr. Barlow was a partner at Deloitte Touche.
Mr. Barlow currently serves on the boards of directors of Sutter Health, First Sound Bank, Implantable Provider Group (IPG), Inc. and the University of Washington School of Nursing.
Mr. Barlow previously served on the boards of directors of the Emeritus Corporation, Premera Blue Cross, National Institute for Health Care Management, Washington Healthcare Forum, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Association and the University of Washington Foster School of Business.
A native of South Africa, Mr. Barlow holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Cape Town and is a graduate of the Executive Management Program at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).
Gubby Barlow active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association
 Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association Life/Health InsuranceFinance Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association provides healthcare insurance services. The firm operates several business initiatives in support of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies and represents the Blue System in national forums. It offers insurance products to all segments of the population, including large employer groups, small business and individuals. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation | Director/Board Member | 2011-10-30 |
| Washington Healthcare Forum | Director/Board Member | - |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Implantable Provider Group, Inc.
 Implantable Provider Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Implantable Provider Group, Inc. provides surgical cost management solutions. It offers programs that enable health plan partners to manage surgical and implant costs. The company was founded by Michael S. Jones and Fred Aycock in 2004 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Havencrest Capital Management LLC
 Havencrest Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Havencrest Capital Management LLC (Havencrest Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Christopher W. Kersey. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Private Equity Investor | 2016-12-31 |
Sutter Health
 Sutter Health Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Sutter Health engages in the provision of healthcare services. It offers allergy care, asthma care, gastroenterology, imaging, liver care, occupational health, pediatric, bioethics, dermatology, emergency, back and spine, heart and vascular, cancer, and fertility services. The company was founded in January 1996 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2016-12-31 |
Former positions of Gubby Barlow
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|---|---|---|
Premera Blue Cross
 Premera Blue Cross Life/Health InsuranceFinance Premera Blue Cross provides health, life, vision, dental and long term care insurance services. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-09-29 |
| FIRST SOUND BANK | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Gubby Barlow
| University of Cape Town | Masters Business Admin |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| FIRST SOUND BANK | Finance |
| Private companies | 11 |
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Premera Blue Cross
Premera Blue Cross Life/Health InsuranceFinance Premera Blue Cross provides health, life, vision, dental and long term care insurance services. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA. | Finance |
| AHI Healthcare Systems, Inc. | Health Services |
Health Net LLC
 Health Net LLC Managed Health CareHealth Services Health Net LLC provides various health insurance services and other hospital and medical service plans. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Health Services |
Deloitte & Touche LLP
 Deloitte & Touche LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Emeritus Corp.
 Emeritus Corp. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Emeritus Corp. owns and operates senior living facilities and communities. It owns and operates purpose-built communities providing services to residents, including independent living, assisted living, specialized memory care and skilled nursing care. The firm provides supportive living services in a professionally staffed environment that enables seniors to live with dignity and independence. The company was founded by Daniel Ray Baty, Raymond R. Brandstrom and Frank A. Ruffo Jr. in 1993 and is headquartered in Brentwood, TN. | Health Services |
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association Life/Health InsuranceFinance Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association provides healthcare insurance services. The firm operates several business initiatives in support of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies and represents the Blue System in national forums. It offers insurance products to all segments of the population, including large employer groups, small business and individuals. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
| National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation | |
| Washington Healthcare Forum | |
Implantable Provider Group, Inc.
Implantable Provider Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Implantable Provider Group, Inc. provides surgical cost management solutions. It offers programs that enable health plan partners to manage surgical and implant costs. The company was founded by Michael S. Jones and Fred Aycock in 2004 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. | Commercial Services |
Havencrest Capital Management LLC
Havencrest Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Havencrest Capital Management LLC (Havencrest Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Christopher W. Kersey. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Finance |
Sutter Health
Sutter Health Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Sutter Health engages in the provision of healthcare services. It offers allergy care, asthma care, gastroenterology, imaging, liver care, occupational health, pediatric, bioethics, dermatology, emergency, back and spine, heart and vascular, cancer, and fertility services. The company was founded in January 1996 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA. | Health Services |
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