Chris Skisak, PhD is the Executive Director of the Houston Business Coalition on Health focused on improving the cost, quality, and consumer experience in healthcare. He is also the Executive Director of Texas Employers for Affordable Healthcare, a legislative advocacy organization focused on creating a competitive healthcare delivery ecosystem. Dr. Skisak previously served on the Boards of Governors of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchasing Coalitions, and currently serves on the Board of the Texas Business Group on Health. He had previously worked 25 years with Houston Fortune 50 energy companies in a variety of population health management positions. He is originally from Chicago and attended the University of Illinois. He received his M.S. and PhD from the University of Texas School of Public Health.