# Eric Schmacker

> Eric Schmacker is Health Net’s plan president and chief executive officer, appointed in August 2026. A 21-year U.S. Army veteran and former Black Hawk pilot, he previously led SilverSummit Healthplan and held executive roles in San Antonio. His public civic work includes the Brooks Community Foundation and Workforce Connections.

- **Role:** Plan President and Chief Executive Officer at Health Net
- **Organizations:** Health Net, Centene Corporation, SilverSummit Healthplan, Baptist Health System, Intermedix Corporation, U.S. Army, Workforce Connections, Brooks Community Foundation, California Chamber of Commerce
- **Education:** B.S., Systems Engineering, United States Military Academy at West Point, Master of Healthcare Administration, Baylor University, Ph.D., Health Service Research, Management, and Policy, University of Florida
- **Known for:** Served 21 years in the U.S. Army, including as a Black Hawk pilot., Chaired the Brooks Community Foundation in 2017., Appointed to the Workforce Connections Board in 2021; later listed as chair.

## Career timeline

- **2014** — Listed as COO of North Central Baptist Hospital and selected for a San Antonio chamber leadership program.
- **2016** — Became president of Mission Trail Baptist Hospital on August 1.
- **2017** — Chaired the Brooks Community Foundation.
- **2018** — Named CEO of St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital in November.
- **2019** — Joined Centene and SilverSummit Healthplan.
- **2021** — Appointed to the Workforce Connections Board.
- **2024** — Listed as vice chair of Workforce Connections.
- **2026-08** — Became Health Net plan president and CEO and a CalChamber director.

## Achievements

- Served 21 years in the U.S. Army, including as a Black Hawk pilot.
- Chaired the Brooks Community Foundation in 2017.
- Appointed to the Workforce Connections Board in 2021; later listed as chair.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Appointed Health Net plan president and CEO; became a California Chamber of Commerce director.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericschmacker

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Last updated: 2026-10-21