Michael F. Neidorff has a long record of success in starting and managing healthcare enterprises. He has led the development and implementation of programs and services under Medicaid, hybrid health plans for other low-income people, Medicare and commercial managed care.

In 1996, Neidorff became president and chief executive officer of Centene Corporation, a diversified, multi-national healthcare enterprise that provides a portfolio of programs and services to government-sponsored healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. He was named chairman and chief executive officer in May 2004.

From the time Neidorff joined Centene, he has led its transformation from a closely held, $40 million corporation to a publicly traded (NYSE: CNC), Fortune 500, diversified, leading multi-national enterprise with annual revenues over $20 billion. Under Neidorff’s direction, Centene has expanded from operating Medicaid health plans solely in Wisconsin and Indiana, to operations in 23 states, serving over 4 million members in Medicaid and other programs for low-income populations.

Neidorff currently serves as chairman of board for the National Urban League and on the boards of directors of The Kennedy Center and Trinity University.