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Garry Maisel

President & CEO · Western Health Advantage

President & CEO at Western Health Advantage. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 10 organizations on the Form 990 record.

Ambiguous identity This name matches 1 other individual we could not verify as the same person. Each is kept as a separate record below — treat them as distinct people unless an explicit match is confirmed.
Organizations
10
Roles reported
10
Reported compensation
$1.4M
Others who share this name
1

Who this is

Profile

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✓ Verified from filings
Reported as President & CEO of Western Health Advantage, based in Sacramento, CA.
Received $1.4M in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
Also listed as Chair, Finance Committee of University Foundation at Sacramento State, uncompensated.
Also listed as Trustee of Meristem INC, uncompensated.
Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.
Biography Web-sourced

Garry Maisel served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Health Advantage (WHA) in Northern California for nearly 30 years, from its startup in 1996 until his announced retirement effective December 31, 2025, overseeing annual revenue of over $800 million and coverage for more than 120,000 members. As WHA's first employee, he led the development of innovative programs to expand healthcare access and affordability to uninsured populations.

He has received numerous awards including the Sacramento Metro Chamber 2023 Sacramentan of the Year Award.

Compiled from public web sources (4 cited), grounded to the filed record.

Track record

Career & tenure

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Tenure here
CEO 1996-December 31, 2025 (announced retirement)

Affiliations

Organizations

Linked as the same person by IRS Schedule R, a shared officer mailing address, or shared fellow board members.

Western Health Advantage President & CEO · $928.2M revenue · Sacramento, CASEE SCHEDULE OTO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE CORPORATION BY: (I) OFFERING HEALTH BENEFIT COVERAGE TO THE GENERAL…pay $1.1M → $1.4MFiled FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$1.4Mreported comp
University Foundation at Sacramento State Chair, Finance Committee · $24.1M revenue · Sacramento, CAPROMOTING PHILANTHROPY TO ENHANCE THE UNIVERSITY BEYOND STATE FUNDING.Filed FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Greater Sacramento Area Economic Council Director · $12.0M revenue · Sacramento, CAA PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO RETAIN, ATTRACT AND CREATE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES IN SIX COUNTIES.Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Weave INC Director · $10.3M revenue · Sacramento, CATO PROMOTE SAFE AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND SEX TRAFFICKING. WEAVE'S VISION IS: WHEN…Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Valley Vision INC Director · $12.2M revenue · Sacramento, CAVALLEY VISION USES DATA-DRIVEN COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE IN THE CAPITAL REGION.Filed FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
California Association of Health Plans Treasurer · $6.0M revenue · Sacramento, CATO SERVE OUR MEMBER HEALTH PLANS BY CREATING AND SUSTAINING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PERMITS THEM TO MAINTAIN VIABILITY AND GROW AS ORGANIZATIONS…Filed FY2024, FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Crocker Art Museum Association President · $11.3M revenue · Sacramento, CATHE CROCKER ART MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AN AWARENESS AND ENTHUSIASM FOR HUMAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH ART. WE MEASURE OUR SUCCESS BY OUR ABILITY…Filed FY2024, FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Srcf Supporting Organization Vice Chair · $781K revenue · Sacramento, CATO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE SACRAMENTO REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.Filed FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Sacramento Region Community Foundation Vice Chair · $65.8M revenue · Sacramento, CAThe Sacramento Region Community Foundation leads, serves, and inspires enduring philanthropy for a just and vibrant Sacramento region.Filed FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Meristem INC Trustee · $4.5M revenue · Fair Oaks, CATO SERVE YOUNG ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM THROUGH EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE SKILLS.Filed FY2020, FY2019 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Disambiguation

Other people named Garry Maisel

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person.

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Garry Maisel 1 organization · Sacramento, CATheatre for Children INC DBA B Street Theatre

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President & CEO · FY2024
$938K
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Treasurer and CFO (thru 12/24) · FY2024
$725K
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COO · FY2024
$644K
D
Medical Offr & Chief Operating Offr · FY2023
$575K
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Chief Sales Officer · FY2024
$558K
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President & CEO · FY2025
$529K
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Executive Director · FY2024
$470K
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Chief Legal Officer (thru 05/24) · FY2024
$422K
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Chief Information Officer · FY2024
$405K
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Chief Experience Officer · FY2024
$399K
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Chief Medical Officer (as of 07/24) · FY2024
$372K
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Chief Actuary · FY2024
$311K

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