Transforming health care for the military community

As president of CareSource Military & Veterans (CMV), Michael Braham leads CMV's integrated strategy to improve the quality and coordination of care for service members, veterans and their families. In this role, Mike has P&L responsibility, strategic growth and federal program oversight that accelerates health and wellness outcomes while delivering operational excellence with cost savings.

As a champion who leads at the intersection of physical health, behavioral health and technology, Mike is passionate about addressing chronic conditions through preventive care and systems with a longitudinal view of managing and treating co-morbidities, including behavioral health impacts to disease progression and wellness. Mike is committed to ensuring military and veteran families have access to high-quality care and wraparound resources that significantly increase their quality of life during and after their active-duty service.

Starting his career as a United States Marine Corps officer and AV-8B Harrier pilot, Mike took his “never say can't” mantra to the commercial market and distinguished himself in the executive ranks as both a “change agent and intrapreneur,” transforming organizations in the technology and telecommunications industries, as well as insurance and health care. He is a mission-focused leader, innovative planner and experienced crisis management operator. Mike excels in building high-performance teams, driving business development strategies and creating early warning systems that enable leadership to react swiftly in dynamic markets.

Mike's notable achievements include creating Magellan Health's federal division, and enhancing innovation and member engagement within Aetna's Medicare division. Additionally, as CEO of Trapollo, a telehealth and connected care company (owned by Cox Business), Mike supported numerous top-tier health care providers as they transformed health care delivery to patients with existing chronic illnesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mike holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from George Mason University. He is a member of the board of directors for the National Center for Healthy Veterans and the Able Channel, a streaming and digital health platform designed to help people lead healthier lives.

As associate vice president of corporate affairs for CareSource Military & Veterans (CMV), Selene supports the development of the CMV strategy and is accountable for key stakeholder relationships and implementation of military-focused initiatives that improve health and wellness outcomes for military service members, veterans and their families.

Before joining CareSource, Selene served as a director on USAA's corporate responsibility team and was responsible for leading national military philanthropic strategies. Selene helped to stand up a collaborative public-private campaign and coalition to raise support for veteran suicide prevention efforts and directed USAA's $10 million initial philanthropic investment in evidence-based programs for key nonprofit, academic and clinical organizations.

Previously, Selene spent 15 years with LexisNexis where she helped lead the company's corporate responsibility, pro bono, rule of law and anti-human trafficking efforts.

Selene has a bachelor's degree in marketing from Wright State University, and a certificate in corporate citizenship management from the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship. She is a 2023 Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar, member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes program and the associated Veteran Military Spouse Employment Advisory Councils, and Society for Human Resource Management Foundation's Military Community Advisory Council. A recipient of the Civilian Champion Award from Syracuse University D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Selene was recognized for her sustained actions to advance opportunity for our nation's veterans and their families.

As director for CareSource Military & Veterans, Ted Painter is responsible for developing, implementing and administering health care models that support our nation's mission readiness by improving the health and well-being of military families. Prior to this role, Ted led new-market Medicaid implementations, spearheaded the centralization of CareSource's Enterprise Project Management Office and established the Military & Veterans Support Unit (MVSU), a CareSource employee resource group.

As an actively serving Sergeant Major in the Marine Corps Reserve, a VA service-connected veteran and a current TRICARE beneficiary, Ted's managed care experience and more than 22 years of military service give him a unique perspective when developing military and veteran health care programs.

Prior to CareSource, Ted worked for two Fortune 500 financial service companies, J.P. Morgan Chase and Synchrony Financial (formerly known as G.E. Capital). His roles focused on regulatory and compliance implementations and process improvement initiatives. Ted also facilitated data center migration efforts in support of Synchrony Financial's Initial Product Offering.

He holds an associate degree in manufacturing engineering, a bachelor's degree in political science, a master's degree in information systems management and is a graduate of the Navy Senior Enlisted Leadership Academy.