Ryan Meissner, Mshca
About Ryan Meissner, Mshca
Ryan Meissner is the Senior Vice President and Employee Benefits Practice Leader at Woodruff Sawyer, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in employee benefits and data analytics, having held leadership roles at various companies over the past two decades.
Current Role at Woodruff Sawyer
Ryan Meissner serves as the Senior Vice President, Employee Benefits Practice Leader, and Partner at Woodruff Sawyer. He has held this position since 2023 and is based in Irvine, California. In this role, he oversees the employee benefits practice, focusing on developing strategies and solutions to meet client needs.
Previous Experience at Woodruff Sawyer
Ryan Meissner has a history with Woodruff Sawyer, where he worked as Vice President, Data Analytics from 2018 to 2022. He also served as Vice President, SoCal Employee Benefits Practice Leader from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at Woodruff Sawyer spans multiple roles that emphasize data-driven decision-making and employee benefits management.
Experience at Burnham Benefits
Prior to his roles at Woodruff Sawyer, Ryan Meissner worked at Burnham Benefits as Senior Director of Underwriting from 2011 to 2017. His responsibilities included managing underwriting processes and ensuring the financial viability of employee benefit plans. This position contributed to his expertise in employee benefits and underwriting.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Meissner earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Health Care Administration from California State University-Long Beach. He completed his undergraduate studies from 2002 to 2004 and his graduate studies from 2007 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in employee benefits and healthcare administration.
Previous Role at UnitedHealth Group
Before joining Burnham Benefits, Ryan Meissner worked at UnitedHealth Group as an Underwriting Consultant/Team Lead from 2005 to 2011. In this position, he led a team and provided underwriting support, which enhanced his skills in risk assessment and management within the healthcare sector.