Mark Helm
About Mark Helm
Mark Helm is the Director of Health Solutions at Alight Solutions and a Volunteer Leader at Team Red, White & Blue in the Greater Chicago Area. He holds an MBA from Colorado Technical University and a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems from Illinois State University.
Company
Mark Helm currently works at Alight Solutions as the Director of Health Solutions in Lincolnshire, IL. This role involves developing and implementing health solutions to meet client needs. Additionally, he serves as a Volunteer Leader and Communications Director for Team Red, White & Blue in the Greater Chicago Area, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of veterans through physical and social activities.
Title
Mark Helm holds the title of Director, Health Solutions at Alight Solutions. He also volunteers as Communications Director for the Chicago chapter of Team Red, White & Blue.
Education and Expertise
Mark Helm earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from Colorado Technical University in 2021. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems from Illinois State University, which he received in 2003. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in both business administration and information systems management.
Background
Mark Helm has extensive experience in both the corporate and non-profit sectors. He has a strong background in project management and systems analysis, having held various roles at Aon Hewitt including Benefits Implementation Manager and Lead Systems Analyst. Additionally, Mark served in the U.S. Army as a Supply Sergeant. He has a demonstrated commitment to veteran support through his long-term involvement with Team Red, White & Blue.
Achievements
Mark Helm has led several continuous improvement projects that significantly improved accuracy and reduced manual processing. At Aon Hewitt, he managed financial forecasts and client change order requests, and consulted on technical solutions for legal and administrative changes. He has also deployed systems code migrations and led cross-client system reviews. As a leader in the nonprofit sector, he directed Team Red, White & Blue Chicago, fostering a community of over 2000 active members to promote physical and social activities among veterans.