Mike Hamerlik, ’84, ’88

Retired President & CEO, WPS Health Insurance

Audit Committee

Terms served: 2017-2020, 2020-2023, 2023-2026

Career

Mike Hamerlik joined WPS in June 2012 as President and CEO. During his tenure, he has emphasized strategic thinking, which has resulted in new health insurance products, enhanced traditional health insurance products, transparent communications with employees and the community, and solution-focused problem-solving. He retired in April 2023.

Prior to joining WPS, Mike was President and CEO of Noridian Administrative Services for 10 years. He previously was Executive Vice President of government and corporate operations at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, where he began as Associate General Counsel. Prior to working at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, he practiced law with Lewis and Roca in Phoenix, Arizona. He also served as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives for six years.

Community

Mike is a board member for the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of Dane County, and the Madison Symphony Orchestra. He is president of the Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A., Wisconsin, a state health insurance industry and consumer group.