Tim Huckle has been named chief operating officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Fargo. His previous title was executive vice president of health operations.

Huckle is responsible for assisting the president with corporate strategy development and the attainment of corporate goals. He also provides executive leadership for the Medical Management; Actuarial and Membership; Provider Relations and Reimbursement; Marketing; Claims Administration and Member Services; Information Services; and Project Management and Performance Measurement divisions. Huckle also provides executive leadership for affiliated companies.

Huckle joined BCBSND in 1986 as a work management specialist. Other positions he has held include supervisor of Medicare Part B Claims, supervisor of Blue Shield Claims, manager of Blue Cross Blue Shield Claims, assistant vice president of Development and Business Strategies, vice president of Development and Business Strategies, and vice president of Human Resources and Development.

A native of Valley City, N.D., Huckle is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration.