About Michael
Michael Okerlund Leavitt (born February 11, 1951) is an American politician and businessman from Utah. He served as the 20th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2005 to 2009 and the 10th EPA Administrator from 2003 to 2005. He was the 14th Governor of Utah from 1993 to 2003. Before his political career, Leavitt was president and CEO of The Leavitt Group, an insurance company. As Governor, he helped establish Western Governors University and charter schools in Utah, and led preparation for the 2002 Winter Olympics.
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Business Leader / ExecutivePolitician / DiplomatConsultant / Advisor
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- U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (2005-2009)
- EPA Administrator (2003-2005)
- Governor of Utah (1993-2003)
- CEO of The Leavitt Group insurance company
- Founder of Western Governors University
- Medicare Part D implementation
- National Pandemic Plan development
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