Industry Advocacy
Represents member interests in policy processes and advocates for legislative and regulatory positions supporting industry success.
Leadership organization advocating for hospitals and health care systems statewide
About Organization
Based in Austin, TX, Texas Hospital Association provides advocacy, information, and education enabling Texas hospitals to deliver superior, cost-effective care. Founded in 1930, the organization reported $14.0 million in revenue for 2024, representing more than 85 percent of the state's acute-care hospitals employing over 400,000 health care professionals with a team of 98 employees.
Industry Advocacy
Represents member interests in policy processes and advocates for legislative and regulatory positions supporting industry success.
Member Education
Delivers professional development programs, conferences, and resources advancing member knowledge and competencies.
Standards Promotion
Develops and promotes industry standards, best practices, and quality improvement initiatives enhancing professional excellence.
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$14.0M
+1.4% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$13.2M
+10.5% vs 2023
Assets (2024)
$58.7M
+3.5% vs 2023
Employees (2024)
98
+0% vs 2023
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,985,705 | $13,209,982 | $58,730,293 | 98 |
| 2023 | $13,796,657 | $11,952,173 | $56,747,108 | 98 |
| 2022 | $12,290,311 | $10,949,556 | $51,455,061 | 103 |
| 2021 | $12,318,652 | $12,067,933 | $43,054,266 | 45 |
| 2020 | $12,303,126 | $12,106,862 | $41,124,379 | 92 |
| 2019 | $11,499,733 | $11,127,436 | $38,611,182 | 94 |
| 2018 | $11,478,583 | $10,766,251 | $35,438,030 | 91 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Recruit and engage members providing value through advocacy, education, resources, and networking opportunities.
Monitor policy issues and advocate for positions supporting member interests and favorable industry environment.
Promote best practices, professional standards, and quality improvement initiatives advancing industry excellence.
Disseminate research, industry data, and insights informing member operations and strategic decisions.
Services and programs offered by Texas Hospital Association
Represents member interests in legislative and regulatory processes affecting industry practices and business environment.
Delivers education programs, conferences, and training advancing member knowledge and professional competencies.
Meet the people behind Texas Hospital Association.
1930
1930
Established to represent industry interests and provide member services supporting professional excellence.
2024
2024
Operating with $14.0M in revenue and 98 staff serving member professionals.
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2024)
$4.8M
Highest Paid
$1.7M
Ignacio Zamarron
Compensated Officers
8
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignacio Zamarron | SVP/CFO | $1,715,388 | $24,758 | $1,740,146 | 40 |
| John Hawkins | CEO/President | $994,767 | $168,418 | $1,163,185 | 40 |
| Jennifer Banda | SVP, Advocacy, Public Policy | $360,986 | $29,694 | $390,680 | 40 |
| Stephen Wohleb | SVP, General Counsel | $323,131 | $55,460 | $378,591 | 40 |
| Carrie Williams | Chief Communications Officer | $261,227 | $30,625 | $291,852 | 40 |
| Mitzi Ressmann - 60 Tha | SVP, Operations Division | $233,340 | $57,718 | $291,058 | 24 |
| David Neiger | SVP/CFO | $229,579 | $41,984 | $271,563 | 40 |
| Carrie Kroll | VP, Advocacy, Quality & Health | $206,277 | $45,160 | $251,437 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hawkins | CEO/President | $876,885 | $52,079 | $928,964 | 40 |
| Ignacio Zamarron | SVP/CFO | $383,318 | $30,709 | $414,027 | 40 |
| Jennifer Banda | SVP, Advocacy, Public Policy | $361,594 | $26,038 | $387,632 | 40 |
| Stephen Wohleb | SVP, General Counsel | $308,945 | $51,740 | $360,685 | 40 |
| Carrie Williams | Chief Communications Officer | $249,759 | $29,343 | $279,102 | 40 |
| Mitzi Ressmann - 60 Tha | SVP, Operations Division | $222,369 | $54,022 | $276,391 | 24 |
| Carrie Kroll | VP, Advocacy, Quality & Health | $186,191 | $36,191 | $222,382 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hawkins | CEO/President | $688,347 | $33,918 | $722,265 | 40 |
| Ted Shaw | Former CEO/President | $460,487 | $9,818 | $470,305 | — |
| Ignacio Zamarron | SVP/CFO | $366,596 | $17,841 | $384,437 | 40 |
| Jennifer Banda | SVP, Advocacy, Public Policy | $345,400 | $14,457 | $359,857 | 40 |
| Stephen Wohleb | SVP, General Counsel | $298,591 | $25,575 | $324,166 | 40 |
| Carrie Williams | Chief Communications Officer | $268,152 | $17,997 | $286,149 | 40 |
| Mitzi Ressmann - 60 Tha | SVP, Operations Division | $209,794 | $33,569 | $243,363 | 24 |
| Carrie Kroll | VP, Advocacy, Quality & Health | $206,162 | $25,654 | $231,816 | 40 |
| Cesar Lopez | VP, Associate, General Counsel | $188,739 | $8,802 | $197,541 | 40 |
| Sara Gonzalez | VP, Advocacy & Public Policy | $163,901 | $20,622 | $184,523 | 40 |
| Donald Duncan | VP, Advocacy | $141,839 | $24,019 | $165,858 | 40 |
| Lea Anne Porter | VP, Retirement Programs | $143,804 | $21,600 | $165,404 | 40 |
| Cui Rye | VP, Finance | $150,700 | $8,208 | $158,908 | 40 |
| Anna Stelter | Senior Director/Policy Analyst | $141,410 | $15,583 | $156,993 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Shaw | CEO/President | $1,141,576 | $30,745 | $1,172,321 | 40 |
| John Hawkins | SR VP, Advocacy & Public Policy | $360,067 | $35,358 | $395,425 | 40 |
| Ignacio Zamarron | CFO/SR VP, Facilities, Finance, & Retirement Divis | $355,607 | $20,260 | $375,867 | 40 |
| Stephen Wohleb | SR VP, General Counsel, Legal & Regulatory | $285,056 | $29,253 | $314,309 | 40 |
| Jennifer Banda | Vice President, Advocacy, Public Policy And Politi | $245,187 | $12,763 | $257,950 | 40 |
| Carrie Williams | Chief Communications Officer | $230,238 | $16,873 | $247,111 | 40 |
| Mitzi Ressmann - 60 Tha | SR. Vice President - Operations Division | $206,377 | $30,856 | $237,233 | 32 |
| Richard Schirmer | VP, Healthcare Policy Analysis | $182,707 | $18,803 | $201,510 | 40 |
| Carrie Kroll | VP, Advocacy, Quality & Public Health | $170,617 | $24,963 | $195,580 | 40 |
| Sara Gonzalez | Associate, General Counsel | $153,194 | $20,126 | $173,320 | 40 |
| Cesar Lopez | Associate, General Counsel | $159,022 | $8,546 | $167,568 | 40 |
| Lea Anne Porter | VP, Retirement Programs | $139,414 | $21,132 | $160,546 | 40 |
| Cue Rye | VP, Finance | $134,022 | $24,054 | $158,076 | 40 |
| Donald Duncan | Associate, General Counsel | $129,121 | $23,175 | $152,296 | 40 |
| Richard Bettis | Former CEO/President | $50,406 | — | $50,406 | — |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Shaw | CEO/President | $1,097,430 | $30,826 | $1,128,256 | 40 |
| John Hawkins | SR VP, Advocacy & Public P | $326,742 | $45,685 | $372,427 | 40 |
| Ignacio Zamarron | CFO/SR VP,Business Affairs | $337,887 | $31,015 | $368,902 | 40 |
| Stephen Wohleb | SR VP, General Counsel | $272,693 | $29,670 | $302,363 | 40 |
| Mitzi Ressmann | SR VP, Operations | $266,079 | $33,103 | $299,182 | 32 |
| Jennifer Banda | VP, Advocacy, Public Policy | $205,961 | $20,321 | $226,282 | 40 |
| Richard Schirmer | VP, Healthcare Policy Anal | $176,513 | $25,111 | $201,624 | 40 |
| Carrie Williams | CCO | $175,954 | $16,767 | $192,721 | 40 |
| Carrie Kroll | VP, Advocacy, Quality & Public Health | $161,064 | $24,751 | $185,815 | 40 |
| Sara Gonzalez | Associate, General Counsel | $146,294 | $19,739 | $166,033 | 40 |
| Cesar Lopez | Assistant General Counsel | $150,913 | $14,973 | $165,886 | 40 |
| Lea Ann Porter | VP, Retirement Programs | $133,671 | $21,063 | $154,734 | 40 |
| Duncan Donald | Associate, General Counsel | $127,579 | $20,159 | $147,738 | 40 |
| Cui Rye | VP, Finance | $137,213 | $8,614 | $145,827 | 40 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
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Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only
Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Total Approved
$1.1M
Total Forgiven
$707K
67% forgiven
Jobs Retained
80
Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.