Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Alliance of Health Plans announced today that Trey Walker, former longtime chief of staff to Governor Henry McMaster, has been named the new Executive Director of the organization.

Walker, who also previously served as senior government affairs advisor for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, brings to the organization over thirty five years of state and national experience in government relations, political consulting, agency management and crisis communications.

This announcement follows last year’s retirement announcement by longtime Executive Director Jim Ritchie. While stepping away from the position, the former state senator will assist with the leadership transition.

“We are excited about Trey Walker joining our team and look forward to the energy and experience he will bring to the Alliance, said board president Stephen Moore, the chief financial officer for Absolute Total Care. And we are very appreciative of the service and stewardship that Jim Ritchie provided to the organization.” 

The South Carolina Alliance of Health Plans represents the state’s commercial health plans and Medicaid managed care organizations by providing policy analysis, direct advocacy and trade association services for its members.  The organization’s health plan members serve over 90% of all South Carolinians.