Jay McLaren

Jay McLaren has extensive experience in public policy and government relations, currently serving as the Vice President of Public Policy & Government Relations at Medica since September 2008, following roles as Senior Director and Director of Government Relations within the same organization. Prior experience includes positions as Government Affairs Manager at Schering Plough and Director of Legislative Policy at the Minnesota Department of Health. Jay began a career in public policy as a Public Policy Analyst for the Office of Strategic Planning and Results Management, followed by roles as GOP Caucus Researcher and Constituent Services at the Minnesota House of Representatives. Early in the career, Jay worked as an Assistant Marketing Associate at Brock Associates. Jay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business from Iowa State University, obtained in 1999, and graduated from Farragut High School in 1995.