CHICAGO – July 7, 2026 – The Midwest Business Group on Health (MBGH), one of the nation's leading business groups of private and public employers, announced its elected officers for its Board of Directors.
“We are fortunate to have a board made up of thoughtful, strategic and experienced leaders who understand the challenges employers face today,” said Cheryl Larson, President & CEO of MBGH and Board President. “Their guidance helps MBGH continue to innovate and support organizations in improving affordability, access and outcomes for employees and families.”
The Executive Committee members continuing their terms:
- Chair – Carole Mendoza, Vice President, Global Benefits & Employee Mobility, HP Inc.
- Vice Chair – Tara Sherman, Mental Health & Well Being Strategy Leader, The Boeing Company
- Treasurer – Dan Dentzer, Manager, Health & Wellness Benefits Strategy, United Airlines
- Secretary – Jason Duhon, Director of Total Rewards, Caterpillar Inc.
MBGH board members newly elected:
- Frank Jancecek, Senior Director, Benefits, Fortune Brands Innovations
- Sue Letang, Sr. Manager Health & Welfare Plans, US Foods
- Erin Penland, Manager Benefits, Designer Brands, Inc.
- Rosemary Sams, Senior Manager Employee Benefits, Univar Solutions
- Steven Schlange, Vice President, Employee Benefits and Services, Mutual of Omaha
Board members continuing their terms are:
- Nina Affart, Senior Manager, Health & Welfare Benefits, Caliber Collision
- Marilyn Bartlett, Senior Policy Fellow, Center for Health Systems Cost, National Academy for State Health Policy
- Dre Bullock, Senior Director, Global Benefits Strategy, AbbVie, Inc.
- Matt Deegan, Health & Welfare Optimization and Innovation, State Farm
- Amanda Gebert, Senior Benefits Manager, Sargento Foods
- Karen Jaffee-Cofsky, Vice-President, Benefits, Oil-Dri Corporation
- Amy Katzoff, Senior Director, Benefits, HRIS and Mobility, Huron Consulting
- Anoop Mansukhani, Corporate Account Executive, Merck
- Nicole Martel, Vice President - Benefits, Well-being & Associate Health, Bon Secours Mercy Health
- Wendy McLaurin, Executive Director of Human Resources, City of Gary
- Susan Melcher, Vice President, Total Rewards & HR Analytics, Medical College of Wisconsin
- Steven Sfikas, Director of Global Benefits, Morningstar, Inc.
About the Midwest Business Group on Health
Midwest Business Group on Health (MBGH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit supporting employers seeking solutions to better manage the high cost of health care and the health and productivity of their covered populations. Founded in 1980, MBGH offers members leading educational programs, employer-directed research projects, purchasing opportunities, and community-based activities that increase the value of health care services and the health benefits they offer to members. MBGH serves over 180 companies that provide benefits to over 5 million lives, with employer members spending more than $15 billion on health care each year. For additional details visit MBGH.org and follow us on LinkedIn.
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