Brookfield, Wis. – (October 22, 2024) – Wisconsin-based health insurer Network Health announced today the addition of Ryan Zikeli to its leadership team. Zikeli was named the organization’s vice president of commercial sales and underwriting effective Monday, August 5.
Zikeli has a proven track record of developing, analyzing and executing upon business plans across multiple business units. His leadership style is motivating, energetic and strategic. Zikeli most recently served as the vice president, line of business at Texicare, a start-up health plan in Austin, Texas. Prior to that, he progressed from intern to market president over a 16-year career at Humana Wisconsin. As a senior leader, Zikeli led teams across sales, underwriting, product and marketing to create, build and launch new health plan solutions.
“We are fortunate to have found a person of Ryan’s caliber and experience,” said Coreen Dicus-Johnson, president and CEO of Network Health. “Ryan’s drive, knowledge and compassion for the people we serve will be instrumental in helping Network Health continue its mission of creating healthy and strong Wisconsin communities. I am thrilled he is part of the Network Health family, and I look forward to the impact he will have.”
“I am excited to join Coreen and the team at Network Health,” said Zikeli. “I look forward to applying my 16 years of experience in this state with the tremendous brand established at Network Health. Improving both the health of the business community and the physical health of our members are goals I am passionate about achieving. I look forward to partnering again with the local broker and employer community to co-create new solutions that improve the health care experience.”
Zikeli recently relocated back to Wisconsin and looks forward to reengaging with local organizations where he served previously, including the Milwaukee March of Dimes and Junior Achievement of Waukesha Co.
Zikeli earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He and his wife Victoria reside in Hartland and have three boys – Cameron, Connor and Brooks.
