Mike Mueller
Edina
Summary
Dynamic Senior Vice President with a proven track record at UnitedHealthcare, excelling in client management and revenue generation. Expert in strategic planning and authentic servant leadership, I drive operational excellence and foster relationships that enhance business growth. Successfully led initiatives that resulted in significant revenue increases while developing high-performing teams.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President, Client Management
UnitedHealthcare
Minnetonka
07.2025 - Current
- Maintain the Vice President responsibilities below, in addition to the current scope.
- Lead cross-functional teams, including new business implementation, client management, product operations, and installation.
- Manage a team of 19 full-time employees, supporting clients nationally across Medicare, Medicaid, and individual health coverage benefits.
- Critical partner to health plan CEOs on operational performance and value being delivered; drive new business revenue by selling additional solutions to existing clients.
- Financially accountable for the performance and profitability of government programs, overseeing a portfolio with 24.2 million members, and managing P&L, margin, and IOI metrics at a multi-million dollar scale; responsible for executive-level financial reporting and strategic decision-making to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to align departmental goals with corporate vision.
- Facilitate executive meetings to ensure alignment on strategic objectives and priorities.
- Create plans to improve customer service standards throughout the organization.
- Conduct regular reviews of business operations, identify areas for improvement, and propose solutions.
Vice President, Client Management
UnitedHealthcare
Minnetonka
2021 - 2025
- Managed, sustaind, and grew 80+ carve-in dental and vision contracts serving approximately 13.5 million Medicaid members across the nation (vision - 28 states).| dental - 18 states).
- Lead Rhode Island RIteSmiles carve-out dental program, serving ~140k children and young adults; engage with state appointed staff and officials; engage with community-based organizations, clinics, and UHG External Affairs to develop, promote and advance UHC's in-market advocacy positions.
- Supported RFP orals presentations for C&S Nebraska as the organization's Medicaid dental SME.
- Directed dental and vision Medicaid pricing strategy for rate negotiations and budget cycles.
- Lead multiple client management teams and contract implementation staff who support over 80 carve-in dental and vision contracts under management.
Director, Strategic Initiatives & Growth
UnitedHealthcare
Minnesota
2020 - 2021
- Led the successful launch of the organization's first clinical pilot, leveraging artificial intelligence in a primary care setting, across 10 different Federally Qualified Health Centers.
- Led UHC's procurement of FEDVIP's 2021 contract for both dental and vision, winning both contracts, representing approximately $100 million in year-over-year revenue. contacts, representing ~100M in YOY revenue.
- Led the development and national distribution of UHC's first Specialty Benefits broker placemat, creating a platform for local markets to communicate consistent messages on the business's value drivers and proposition..
Business Enablement Consultant
UnitedHealthcare
MN
2018 - 2019
Senior Compliance Analyst
UnitedHealthcare
2017 - 2018
Compliance Analyst & Intern
UnitedHealthcare
2014 - 2017
Sergeant, Non-Commission Officer in Charge
United States Marine Corps
2009 - 2013
Education
MBA - Leadership & Management
Concordia University
St. Paul, MNSt. Paul, MN
BA - Business Management
Concordia University
St. PaulSt. Paul
Skills
- Authentic servant leadership
- Client management
- Business development
- Revenue generation
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Partnership development
- Strategic business planning
Accomplishments
- Two meritorious military promotions to the ranks of Corporal and Sergeant
- Advisory Board Leadership Fellowship Participant
Core Values
- Loyalty
- Compassion
- Trust
- Authenticity
- Commitment
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Client Management
UnitedHealthcare
07.2025 - Current
Vice President, Client Management
UnitedHealthcare
2021 - 2025
Director, Strategic Initiatives & Growth
UnitedHealthcare
2020 - 2021
Business Enablement Consultant
UnitedHealthcare
2018 - 2019
Senior Compliance Analyst
UnitedHealthcare
2017 - 2018
Compliance Analyst & Intern
UnitedHealthcare
2014 - 2017
Sergeant, Non-Commission Officer in Charge
United States Marine Corps
2009 - 2013
MBA - Leadership & Management
Concordia University
BA - Business Management
Concordia University