Robert Wendler

Robert Wendler has a strong work experience in the healthcare industry. Robert began their career in 1997 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, where they held various positions for six years. In 2003, they joined Excellus BCBS, where they continued to progress in their career. Robert served as Director of Client Consulting and Underwriting from 2011 to 2014, Vice President of Client Consulting, Risk Adjustment, and Financial Services from 2014 to 2015, and Vice President of Commercial CFO from 2015 to 2019. Since September 2019, they have been serving as the Senior VP and Health Plan CFO. Throughout their roles, Wendler was responsible for financial performance, budgeting/forecasting, risk-based revenue responsibilities, and securing annual revenues. Robert also focused on mentor relationships, training programs for high potential leaders, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Robert Wendler received their Master Certificate in Accounting from Harvard Extension School, which they pursued from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, they obtained an MBA in Strategic Integration from Norwich University, where they studied from 2004 to 2005. Robert's undergraduate degree, a BS in Health Service Management, was earned at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, completed between 2001 and 2003. In addition to their formal education, Robert Wendler has also obtained several certifications. These include "Managing High Performers" from LinkedIn, acquired in October 2021, "Person2Person - fostering connections between diverse community leaders" from the YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County, earned in January 2018, "Certificate in Leadership Excellence" from Syracuse University, obtained in January 2006, and a license as a Practical Nurse from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), acquired in January 1997.