Delta Dental

Kristin Merlo

President & Chief Executive Officer

Appointed effective September 29, 2021. Served in senior leadership roles in the Delta Dental system for twenty-one years, including SVP and COO for Delta Dental of Virginia and roles with Delta Dental of Washington. Previously in sales, marketing, and brand management at Eli Lilly and Company. Holds a Bachelor's degree in History and an MBA from the University of Virginia.

Jim Couch, JD

Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Legal Officer

Jimmy Anthony

Vice President, Operations

Dave Hawsey

Vice President, Marketing

Debi Lowtharp

Vice President, Finance. Chief Financial Officer

Katie Mehdizadegan

Vice President, Legal. General Counsel

John Norman

Vice President, Information Systems. Chief Information Officer

Thomas Redd, DDS, MS

Vice President, Professional Relations

Ed Choate

Former President & CEO

Led the organization for 21 years. Served as Secretary/Treasurer for DeltaUSA.

Chrissy Chatham

Executive, Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation