Ted Midthun

Ted Midthun is a seasoned professional in workforce and benefit management with extensive experience in labor relations, health and wellbeing, and benefit plan administration. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant for Workforce (Labor) Relations at Xcel Energy since May 2022, Midthun develops strategies to align corporate goals with labor agreements while fostering collaboration between local unions and management. Previously, Midthun held roles at UnitedHealth Group as a Benefits Consultant/Plan Manager, overseeing health and wellness benefit plans for over 170,000 employees and managing vendor relationships and plan compliance. Experience also includes work at Willis Towers Watson, where Midthun acted as a Business Analyst and Benefits Client Lead, addressing client needs in benefits outsourcing. Midthun's earlier career includes operational roles at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and a degree in Communications from St. Cloud State University.