John Chandler is an accomplished Hospital Contracting Manager with significant experience in healthcare. With strong skills in sales, Medicaid, and team building, he has spent the majority of his career working in the field of Behavioral Health Organizations. Chandler holds a Master of Education in Agency Counseling from the University of Montevallo, as well as a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor's in Marketing from Mississippi State University. He has held critical positions as Director, Manager Hospital Contracting, and Manager of Network Contracting at UnitedHealth Group, where he has made significant contributions. Chandler's experience extends beyond UnitedHealth Group; he has also served as a Pharmacy Benefit Manager at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and as a Program Director for Outpatient Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Programs at Bradford Health Services. He began his career as a Chaplain at Baptist Medical System.