Speakers

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  Paul Sharkey
  Vice President of Sales for UnitedHealthcare of Pennsylvania and Delaware
  

  Paul and his team are committed to helping people live healthier lives. In his current role, Paul is directly responsible for all new business development, including profit/loss management, strategic planning, operations, and client implementation. He effectively leads a diverse team of healthcare professionals accountable for the acquisition of new medial and specialty benefits business (dental, vision, life, financial protection) and maintenance, growth, and profitability of existing business.

  Paul joined UnitedHealthcare in 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to his current role, Paul worked as a Small Business and Key Accounts Account Executive responsible for selling the value of UnitedHealthcare’s medical, specialty benefits, and stop loss insurance to groups with 1 to 3,000 eligible employees. Prior to UnitedHealthcare, he worked for a regional health insurance brokerage firm in suburban Philadelphia and two institutions of higher education.

  Paul is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Greater Philadelphia Association of Health Underwriters, serving on the membership and golf committees. Paul is very involved with a variety of charity and other nonprofit organizations including Our Mother of Consolation Parish and LaSalle College High School Leadership Council. Paul and his spouse co-founded Today is a Good Day in 2014 which provides personal and financial support to families during their time in the neo-natal intensive care unit.  

  Paul holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing & International Business from The Pennsylvania State University. Paul lives in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania with his wife, Martha and daughters Claire (7) and Rose (2).
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  Dan Tropeano
  Chief Executive Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Pennsylvania & Delaware
  

  In his role, Dan is responsible for further establishing UnitedHealthcare’s employer and individual business by extending its plan offerings and increasing the overall understanding of UnitedHealthcare in both states.
  Dan’s responsibilities include growing and retaining UnitedHealthcare’s member population, establishing market and network strategies, engaging government and regulators, achieving financial targets and acting as a primary interface with key stakeholders.
  Dan joined UnitedHealthcare in 2006 as Vice President of Sales & Account Management and has over 25 years of leadership experience in the health and employee benefits industry.