Governor Abbott Appointed New Risk Management Board Chair
Elizabeth Lisa Maciejewski-West has been selected to lead the state agency governing workers compensation insurance.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in People
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Elizabeth Lisa Maciejewski-West as the new chair of the State Office of Risk Management board. The appointment places the founder of Gold Star Medical Business Services at the helm of the agency tasked with managing state workers compensation programs.
Why it matters
The State Office of Risk Management provides vital insurance services for state agencies and self-insured government employees. This appointment installs a business owner with background in the medical sector to oversee the critical risk administration processes for the state of Texas.
The board oversees insurance services for all state agencies and the self-insured government workers compensation program. These administrative duties cover the entire Texas state government workforce.
The players
Governor Greg Abbott
The Governor of Texas serves as the state's chief executive and is responsible for making appointments to various state boards and commissions.
Elizabeth Lisa Maciejewski-West
She is the founder of Gold Star Medical Business Services and the newly appointed chair of the State Office of Risk Management.
The details
Elizabeth Lisa Maciejewski-West, a resident of Horseshoe Bay, brings experience from her tenure as vice chair of the Rehabilitation Council of Texas to her new role. She is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and the American Medical Billing Association, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the Manhattan School of Music.
Timeline
Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment on September 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
This appointment integrates private sector medical billing expertise into the public management of state insurance obligations. It reflects a shift toward incorporating industry-specific technical knowledge to optimize the administration of government workers compensation programs.
This move impacts state employees who rely on the agency for workers compensation and insurance support. It ensures that the oversight of these benefits remains aligned with the administrative goals of the current gubernatorial administration.
The takeaway
The appointment signals a continued focus on professionalizing the oversight of state risk management functions. Residents should note that the board's leadership remains subject to the direct oversight of the Governor.
Further reading
For additional context on leadership shifts within the state government, visit the Texas People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by InsuranceNewsNet.
