President/CEO, Idaho Hospital Association

Brian Whitlock has over 35 years of communications, government, public relations, and management experience in Idaho. As President and CEO of the Idaho Hospital Association, Brian is the lead spokesperson for Idaho Hospitals and is responsible for state and federal advocacy and legislative representation for IHA’s agenda on key political issues. Brian is a familiar and trusted legislative advisor, having previously served as Chief of Staff to Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne where he established and maintained positive relationships with statewide elected officials, legislators, and state agency directors. Brian and his wife, Kelly, live in Meridian and are the parents of three adult children and have four grandchildren.