Deputy Executive Commissioner, Contract Management and Procurement Strategy, Medicaid and CHIP Services, James (Jimmy) Ramirez

James (Jimmy) Ramirez is the deputy executive commissioner of Contract Management and Procurement Strategy within Medicaid and CHIP Services for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. He oversees the planning and execution of Medicaid and CHIP Services key procurements. In addition, his division manages over 7,000 administrative and provider contracts.

Ramirez is a U.S. Navy veteran with decades of experience across the legal, business and financial industries. He has held various leadership roles at HHSC, most recently as director of the Major Procurements Office for Medicaid and CHIP Services.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in aviation management from Southern Illinois University and a Juris Doctor from Tulane University.