Strengthening Roots, Shaping the Future: Josiah Sutton Appointed CEO of CommunityCare

Sutton Brings Steady Leadership to Oklahoma's Largest Locally Owned Health Plan

CommunityCare, Oklahoma's largest locally owned health insurance company, has announced the appointment of

Josiah Sutton as President and Chief Executive Officer. A longtime leader within the organization, Sutton brings both institutional knowledge and a passion for service to the role, reinforcing the company's stability and long-term vision.

"Our guiding principle is that our members always come first. There's nothing we can't do if we are all operating under that same philosophy and thinking about things differently," said Sutton. "My number one priority is to ensure all of our employees are aligned around our mission to transform health care in Oklahoma."

Sutton joined CommunityCare in 2018 as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development and later served as Chief Operating Officer before stepping into the interim CEO role in 2024. During his time with the organization, he has gained hands-on leadership experience across nearly every department.

"At one point or another, I've been responsible for almost every part of the organization," Sutton said. "That depth of experience made the transition into the CEO role feel natural and seamless."

A lifelong Oklahoman, Sutton grew up in Skiatook and graduated from Northeastern State University. He began his health care career at Saint Francis and later spent a decade with Kaiser Permanente, serving in leadership roles across the country before returning home with his wife and two sons.

At a time of rapid change in the health care landscape, Sutton's appointment signals not only continuity but a renewed sense of purpose and confidence in CommunityCare's future.

"We're not answering to out-of-state shareholders. If we can cover our costs, pay our providers and give our members great benefits— that's a win," Sutton said. "This is personal for me. I'm raising my family here, and I care deeply about the future of health care in our state."

About CommunityCare CommunityCare is Oklahoma's largest locally owned health insurance organization and is owned and operated by Saint Francis Health System and Ascension St. John. For more information, visit ccok.com.