Patricia Gibford
Bend, OR

Ms. Gibford, as President/CEO, has directed the operations of Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc., since 1995. A majority provider owned and operated insurance company serving the Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance markets, Clear Choice is one of the few insurers of its kind that has found success in any rural market in the nation. Involved in the health care industry for over 30 years, she has held executive positions at Medical Care International and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon. She is a registered nurse and holds a degree in Business Administration and Health Care Administration from Concordia College, Portland, OR. Active in state government as it relates to Medicaid and local communities, she has served on the boards of Hospice, Home Care IV, Bend Chamber of Commerce, Greater Bend Rotary, Sun River Festival of Music, OSU Foundation, and the Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Center for Excellence. Ms. Gibford is committed to numerous health care promotions and activities that support children, including the Heaven Can Wait Walk, the Spark Your Heart Run, Shots for Tots, and the Sparrow Club. She has been a member of the Royal Neighbors Board of Directors since September, 2004, and serves on its audit and investment committees.