Join us for our next Meet the Leader!
We are pleased to announce, Mike Geeslin, President & CEO, Central Health as the next presenter in our Meet the Leader series. Motivated by his commitment to community and public service, Mike Geeslin began his appointment as the President and CEO of Central Health, the Travis County Healthcare District, in May 2017.
The Leadership Austin Alumni Committee hosts our Meet the Leader series providing an intimate gathering for alumni to meet leaders in our community. Held at Chez Zee American Bistro, attendance is limited to 40 alumni to encourage an environment of conversation and interaction. Registration is now open, so sign up today!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26
7:30 – 9:00 am
Chez Zee American Bistro
Tickets are $25.00. Breakfast included
Biography
Mike Geeslin is a skilled leader in strategic planning and organizational alignment. Mike’s experience includes more than 20 years of legislative, executive branch and association leadership roles. He has a strong background in building collaborative stakeholder relationships and creating effective outreach campaigns to build community partnership. Throughout his career, he has developed a deep understanding of fiscal management and budgeting, with the ability to control costs and invest in strategic initiatives for the good of the organization.
Prior to his appointment at Central Health, Mike served as Executive Director for the Texas Dental Association in Austin, Texas from 2014. There he provided management and administrative services for affiliated for-profit and charity subsidiaries, each governed by a separate board of directors. From 2005 – 2011, Mike served as the Commissioner of Insurance, Texas Department of Insurance. During his tenure, the Department implemented the early provisions of the Federal Affordable Care Act in Texas and new regulatory initiatives. Mike helped in the creation of Healthy Texas, a small employer health program helping the uninsured. After serving as the Commissioner of Insurance, Mike served on the board of Sendero Health Plans, in partnership with Central Health. His roles demonstrate his knowledge and ability to provide strong business outcomes, effective communications with public stakeholders and provide greater access to care.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts in speech communications from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He lives in Austin with his family.
