By: TAHP | Thursday, August 28, 2025

TAHP has named two new Vice Presidents as part of the association’s continued growth and internal leadership development. Blake Hutson has been promoted to Vice President of Public Affairs, where he will lead TAHP’s government relations, policy, and communications work across state and federal issues. Patti Doner has been promoted to Vice President of Association Operations, overseeing internal operations, member services, and event coordination.

💬 What we’re saying:

“Blake and Patti have been at the heart of everything we do at TAHP. From advocacy and communications to operations and member support, they’ve each played a huge role in building the team we have today. These new roles reflect not just their leadership but the trust and responsibility they’ve already earned. With these appointments, we’re even better positioned to support our members and stay focused on what matters most—affordability, access, and real solutions for Texas health care.”

— Jamie Dudensing, President and CEO

👥 TAHP team:

• Jamie Dudensing, President and CEO
• Blake Hutson, Vice President of Public Affairs
• Patti Doner, Vice President of Association Operations
• Kevin Stewart, General Counsel
• Madison Kieschnick, Director of Policy & Government Relations
• Jason Baxter, Director of Government Relations
• Lynn Ramsey, Director of Medicaid Operations
• Susanne Wood, Assistant Director of Medicaid Operations
• Mina Chitti, Policy & Operations Associate

📍 The bottom line: TAHP continues to invest in the leadership and expertise that drive advocacy, operations, and impact for our members. These new roles position the organization for continued strength in advancing affordable, high-quality health care across Texas.