Office of the Director

The Office of the Director (OOD) provides strategic leadership and oversight for AHCCCS, guiding the agency’s mission to deliver comprehensive, quality health care across Arizona. Led by Interim Director Roberta Harrison, OOD manages agency-wide operations, policy, and stakeholder engagement in alignment with the 2025–2029 Strategic Plan.

Executive Leadership:

• Roberta Harrison - Interim Director
• Vacant – Deputy Director for Business & Clinical Operations
• Marcus Johnson – Deputy Director for Community Engagement & Regulatory Affairs
• Executive Management (EM) – Includes the Director, Deputy Directors, and senior leaders who oversee agency strategy, operations, and stakeholder relations.

Divisions Reporting to the Director:

• Business & Finance (DBF) – Jeff Tegen
• Member & Provider Services (DMPS) – Patty Dennis
• Information Services (ISD) – Anthony Flot
• Office of General Counsel (OGC) – Gina Relkin
• Office of Inspector General (OIG) – Vanessa Templeman
• Human Resources & Development (HRD) – Sky Mills
• Chief Compliance Officer – Katie Morris

Clinical Leadership:

• Chief Medical Officer (CMO) – Dr. Theresa Costales
• Oversees medical services, pharmacy and dental programs, crisis system, and clinical policy development
• Leads quality initiatives and represents AHCCCS in public forums

Assistant Deputy Directors:

• Alisa Randall – Mental Health Commissioner / Clinical & MCO Operations
• Oversees Behavioral Health & Housing (DBHH), Managed Care (DMC), and Office of Individual & Family Affairs (OIFA)
• Lynne Emmons – Fee-for-Service Programs
• Oversees Division of Fee-for-Service Management (DFSM)

Community Engagement & Regulatory Affairs:

• Marcus Johnson’s Team Includes:
• Communications, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Tribal Liaison, and Community Engagement
• Oversees external stakeholder relationships and intergovernmental affairs