Rod Young is the CEO of Delta Dental of Minnesota and a Director of one of the nation’s largest oral health insurance companies. He is also the Board Chair of Stratacor, Delta Dental’s parent company. He has a proven track record of success in the pharmaceutical, med-tech, and oral health insurance industries; Rod has been a transformative leader for 11 years at Delta Dental. Before joining Delta Dental, he was CEO of two publicly traded med-tech corporations. He has 25 years of board service in public and nonprofit organizations across various industries, including med-tech, health and wellness, healthcare, youth mentoring, oral health insurance, and financial services. Under Rod’s strategic vision and leadership, Delta Dental of Minnesota has become a comprehensive oral and overall health organization with $1.5 billion in annual revenue. He is skilled in assembling high-performing teams. He has transformed the company’s business model, developed an inclusive culture founded on teamwork, and focused on driving innovation and growth. With Rod at the helm for 11 consecutive years, Delta Dental’s sound financial performance has earned an “A” rating from A.M. Best annually. He has expanded the Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation’s mission from good oral health access to include community health and well-being. Rod’s expertise spans executive leadership, strategy, brand development, sales, and business development. Based on his commitment to organizational growth, Rod’s visionary leadership and diverse experiences have served Delta Dental and the boards he serves well. He holds board roles at CBIZ, Inc., Bolder Options, Delta Dental of Minnesota, Delta Dental Foundation, and Delta Dental Plans Association.