Doug has led the Association of Health Plans since 2003, joining the organization after serving 8 years as the Chief Lobbyist for the Virginia Association of REALTORS. Doug worked for several years in the non-profit arena helping to start the Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership at UVA – a nonpartisan educational program for candidates for local and state offices in Virginia. He also served on the staff of a U.S. Senator and Representative in Washington. Doug received his B.A. in Government from the College of William and Mary and his M.A. in Public Administration from the University of Virginia.