President & CEO
Colorado Hospital Association
Jeff Tieman is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA), which he joined in August 2022. In his role at CHA, Jeff provides leadership and direction for the Association’s work to serve and advocate for the state’s 100+ hospitals and health systems.
Prior to CHA, Jeff served as the President and CEO of the Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS) for six years. In that role, he led the association in creating and carrying out its strategic vision; managing advocacy, policy, and member relations initiatives; leading public affairs and partnership work; and serving as a liaison to regional and national policy boards and hospital organizations.
Before VAHHS, Jeff was Chief of Staff for the Catholic Health Association (CHA) in Washington, D.C., a national organization representing more than 700 hospitals. He worked at CHA for 12 years where he managed the office of the president and CEO, directed strategic planning, and led messaging on health reform and the Affordable Care Act. Earlier in his career, Jeff worked as a reporter for Modern Healthcare magazine, where he spent two years in Chicago and two as Washington Bureau Chief.
Jeff received his master’s degree from George Washington University’s School of Political Management in 2014. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Colorado College in 1996.
Advancing Field Advocacy: Strategies for Healthcare Leaders
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
3:15pm - 4:15pm CT