In May of 1995, Mr. Branstetter joined IEHP to handle operations, including the development, implementation and maintenance of MIS, as well as general plan operations, claims, and fulfillment.

Prior to joining IEHP, Mr. Branstetter held a variety of positions with the Riverside County Office of Education from 1984 to 1995. Starting as their Systems Programmer and later as Director of the Regional Data Processing Center, his responsibilities included developing, installing and implementing new data processing systems, managing a regional data processing center providing a variety of on-line services, managing and directing network administrative activities, and interagency liaison to develop data and network standards.

Mr. Branstetter received his Bachelors degree in Business Administration (1979) from California State University, Fullerton, and his Masters degree in Business Administration (1988) from California State University, San Bernardino.