M. Donald Kowitz, Dave Challis

M. Donald Kowitz has been named president and chief executive officer of Saint Mary's Health Plans, and Dave Challis has been named as chief financial officer of the plans.

Kowitz previously served as senior vice president and chief financial officer for Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center since 2004. Before moving to the medical center, Kowitz spent six years as senior vice president and chief operating officer of Saint Mary's Health Plans.

Challis has served as the health plans' chief operating officer since 2005.