Maurice Smith

Mr. Maurice S.
Smith is an Independent Director at Halliburton Co., at Ventas, Inc., a Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Health Care Service Corp., and a Chairman at Prime Therapeutics LLC.
He is on the Board of Directors at Halliburton Co., Ventas, Inc., The Economic Club of Chicago, Civic Consulting Alliance, Common Ground Foundation, Roosevelt University, The Civic Federation, America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc., Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association, Chicago United, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Art Institute of Chicago.
He drives HCSC's overall strategic direction, including its long-term growth strategy.
He also serves as Chairman of the HCSC Board of Directors.
Mr. Smith brings a broad perspective and deep understanding of the industry to his role from more than 30 years of service with the company.
He previously was President of HCSC's Illinois Plan, the state’s largest health insurance company.
He has held many senior financial management roles at HCSC, including head of corporate transactions and investment strategies.
Mr. Smith also oversaw HCSC’s subsidiaries and served as the Chairman of Dearborn National Life Insurance Company.
Mr. Smith was previously employed as a President by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois, a Chairman by Dearborn National Life Insurance Co., and by Chicago Sinfonietta.
He also served on the board at World Business Chicago and MEDecision, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from Roosevelt University.