John Whittemore

John Whittemore, MBA has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, specifically in the sales and management of Medicare Advantage and individual healthcare products.

Currently, they hold the position of Vice President of Government Business at Network Health WI, where they are responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and implementation of various product portfolios, including PPO Individual Medicare Advantage, Group Medicare Advantage, and ACA/IFP products. John leads a cross-functional team and oversees product review, bid development, and management of all Medicare and IFP products.

Prior to their current role, John served as the Director of Sales; Government Business at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. In this role, they developed and implemented sales strategies for the statewide HMO and PPO Medicare Advantage products. John also led the development of Medicare Advantage sales channels, such as FMO, EMO, Captive, Tele-Sales, and Strategic Partnerships. Additionally, they partnered with the Marketing Team to develop the Annual Blue Advantage AEP Go-to-Market Strategy & Sales Campaign.

John also gained experience at Aetna, where they served as the Market Head of Sales; Individual Medicare Advantage. John introduced new Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans in Alabama and Louisiana, overseeing regional product development, marketing, and budgeting. John also managed lead generation and recruitment of the independent distribution channel.

Earlier in their career, John worked at Humana as a Commercial & Group Medicare Advantage Sales Executive. In this role, they led business development in the large employer group segment, specializing in Fully Insured & ASO Medical, Group Medicare Advantage & PDP, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability products. John received several awards for their outstanding sales performance during their tenure at Humana.

Overall, John Whittemore's work experience showcases their exceptional leadership and expertise in driving sales, developing strategies, and managing diverse product portfolios in the healthcare industry.

John Whittemore, MBA has a diverse education history spanning multiple institutions and degrees. John holds an M.B.A. in Business Administration, which they obtained from the University of New Orleans in 2008. Prior to that, they completed a B.S. in Political Science & History from Ball State University from 1989 to 1993. John began their educational journey at Noblesville High School, where they obtained a diploma in College Prep in 1989.

In addition to their formal degrees, John also has several certifications in the insurance industry. John obtained a Life Accident & Health certification from the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) in July 2022. In August 2010, they earned a certification in Marketing Medicare Advantage & Part D Prescription Drug Plans from America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). Furthermore, they became licensed in Life, Accident & Health Insurance by the Louisiana Department of Insurance in October 1996.