Daniel Laroue Appointed Chief Executive Officer as Mike Clayton Transitions to Senior Advisor Role
MILWAUKEE, WI – February 18, 2026 VBA, a leading provider of healthcare administration software and technology solutions, today announced a leadership transition designed to support the company’s continued growth, innovation, and long-term scalability. Daniel Laroue has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. The transition reflects VBA’s strategic focus on expanding its product capabilities, advancing its platform, and delivering greater value to customers as demand for flexible, modern solutions continues to grow.
Since joining the company as President and COO, Laroue has worked closely with the leadership team to accelerate product initiatives, support operational execution, and drive measurable growth across the business. As CEO, he will continue to lead the company’s efforts to expand its platform, invest in innovation, and help customers navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic healthcare landscape.
“I am very excited about the opportunity ahead for VBA, and our focus remains on building scalable solutions, innovating rapidly, and being a trusted long-term partner for our customers,” said Laroue. “We are committed to supporting our customers as their needs continue to evolve.”
“Over the past several months, VBA has built strong momentum,” said Jim Emling, Chairman of the Board. “Daniel has quickly made an impact by sharpening our strategic focus, strengthening execution, and bringing deep expertise building high performing organizations that deliver best-in-class customer experiences. This transition reflects our confidence in the company’s direction and our commitment to sustained growth and innovation for our customers.”
Mike Clayton, who has served as CEO of VBA for 13 years, will retire from the role and continue supporting the business as a Senior Advisor. He will work closely with Laroue and the leadership team on key initiatives that support VBA’s customers and long-term strategy.
“I am incredibly proud of what this team has built over the past 13 years and am very confident in the company’s future,” said Mike Clayton. “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Daniel over the last several months. He’s the right person to lead the company through the next stage and this transition reflects the strength of the organization and its leadership. I’m looking forward to supporting Daniel and the leadership team in this next chapter. The best of VBA is yet to come!”
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About VBA
VBA is a leading-edge healthcare technology company providing administration software for healthcare payers. Uniquely delivered on a secure, cloud-based platform, VBA provides a suite of SaaS solutions for claims and benefits administration, user engagement, customer support, business insight and more. Learn more at vbasoftware.com or contact us at [email protected].