Timothy Lightner
About Timothy Lightner
Timothy Lightner serves as the Vice President of Product Strategy & Portfolio Development at Highmark Inc., where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in marketing and sales, having held various leadership roles at Highmark Inc. since 2003, and he holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.
Current Role at Highmark
Timothy Lightner serves as the Vice President of Product Strategy & Portfolio Development at Highmark Inc. since 2016. In this role, he focuses on overseeing the strategic direction of product development and portfolio management. His responsibilities include leading initiatives that align product offerings with market demands and enhancing the overall customer experience. He operates from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Previous Experience at Highmark
Timothy Lightner has held multiple positions at Highmark Inc. He worked as the Director of Marketing & Sales for 9 months in 2013, and as Vice President of Product & Marketing from 2013 to 2016. His earlier roles included Director of Sales from 2007 to 2013, Manager of Sales from 2005 to 2007, and Senior Product Consultant from 2003 to 2005. His tenure at Highmark spans over a decade, during which he contributed to various aspects of sales, marketing, and product strategy.
Education and Expertise
Timothy Lightner holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Policy & Administration from Penn State University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, completing his studies from 2000 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in product strategy, marketing, and client management.
Leadership in Distribution Networks
Timothy Lightner led the development of a multi-state, multi-channel distribution network in the retail market. This initiative included various channels such as brokers, field sales, telesales, and retail stores. His leadership in this area has contributed to expanding Highmark’s market presence and enhancing distribution capabilities.
Client Acquisition and Retention
In his roles at Highmark, Timothy Lightner managed client acquisition and retention across diverse market and industry segments. His efforts included working with several Fortune 500 customers in the wholesale market, focusing on building strong relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.