RELEASE
Members Elect 10 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Board of Directors
Meghan O'Brien
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DETROIT, May 28, 2025 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan members elected a slate of 10 individuals to the company’s board of directors on May 22, 2025. The elected slate is part of the 35 directors who make up the full board.
“Our board of directors reflects the voices of those we serve, which strengthens our ability to lead with purpose,” said Tricia A. Keith, Blue Cross president and chief executive officer. “This process ensures that our company remains aligned with needs of our communities and the evolving health care landscape.”
The 10 elected board members and their components are as follows:
- Peter Ajluni, D.O. —Provider
- Reneé Axt —Small group and individual
- Terry Burns —Large and medium group management
- Paolo Caucci—Large and medium group labor
- Patrick Devlin —Large and medium group labor
- Linda Forte —At large
- Melvin Larsen —Small group and individual
- Dennis Ramus, M.D. —Provider
- F. Remington Sprague, M.D., vice chairman—Provider
- Gary Torgow —At large
The 2025 to 2026 Blue Cross board consists of 16 seats filled by Blue Cross customers from large and medium group management and labor segments. In addition, eight seats are filled by medical professionals, six seats are filled by individual subscribers and small groups, and four seats are at-large. One seat is filled by the company’s chief executive officer.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit mutual insurance company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Blue Cross provides health benefits to more than 4.7 million members residing in Michigan in addition to employees of Michigan-headquartered companies residing outside the state. The company has been committed to delivering affordable health care products through a broad variety of plans for businesses, individuals and seniors for over 80 years. Beyond health care coverage, Blue Cross supports impactful community initiatives and provides leadership in improving health care. For more information, visit bcbsm.com and MiBlueDaily.com
