Leadership Team
James Springfield | Market Lead & President
James Springfield leads the overall strategic direction of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to drive long-term growth and financial stability.
Before joining BCBSTX, James was the Chief Operating Officer at national cancer treatment center where he was responsible for transforming strategic, operating, financial and delivery models to respond effectively to the rapidly changing health care marketplace. He previously held leadership roles at large hospital systems in Texas and a national health care services company.
Heather Linton | Divisional Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Heather Linton leads sales and client management for group market segments. Heather is the creator of the Blue Energy Solutions brand and vertical, where she oversees its overall strategy and the development of tools, programs and services. With over 20 years of experience in the managed care industry, she is dedicated to delivering customer-first excellence by anticipating client needs and offering innovative, data-driven solutions.
Since joining in 2008, Heather has ascended the organization to serve in several critical leadership roles. Prior to joining BCBSTX, Heather held various sales positions at industry leading health care companies.
Cameron Duncan | Director, Government Relations
Cameron Duncan advocates for continued improvement to the health care system in his role as Director, Government Relations.
Before taking on this role, Cameron served as Vice President, Advocacy and Public Policy for a health care trade association. Prior to that, he managed physician emergency department operations and served as Chief Compliance Officer for an emergency medicine group. Cameron began his career in health care as an Assistant Texas Attorney General in the Civil Medicaid Fraud Division.
Claire York | Vice President, Texas Public Markets
Claire York leads sales and account management for all Government and Public Sector business at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and aims to continue delivering solutions for state and government employees that offer the highest quality of health care and care management for the best value. She is also accountable for supporting State and Local Government accounts through ongoing legislative changes, both federal- and state-based, and ensures solutions are driven by data analytics and member experience.
Claire previously worked for a global professional services firm, where she oversaw claims and customer service system migration during the time Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and BCBSTX merged with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico.