James Cheek

James Cheek currently serves as Associate General Counsel at Baptist Health, starting in February 2024. Prior to this role, James held the position of Managing Consultant at Guidehouse from July 2021 to February 2024. James' professional background also includes various roles at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, including Manager of Product Development, Internal Consultant, and Administrative Fellow from May 2012 to July 2021. Additionally, James gained experience as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed an internship in the Quality and Management Department at DataPath, Inc. James earned a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a Master's degree in Health Care Administration/Management from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Arkansas.