Delta Dental of Minnesota CEO and leadership

Rod Young is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Delta Dental of Minnesota.



Delta Dental of Minnesota is one of the largest dental benefit companies with $1.4 billion in annual revenue. It serves more than 9,000 Minnesota, North Dakota and Nebraska-based employer groups and 4.3 million members nationwide. Delta Dental of Minnesota is addressing social inequity through team member education, corporate organizing, and taking actions within the communities it serves.

Under Rod’s guidance, Delta Dental of Minnesota is continually focused on client, stakeholder, and shareholder value creation within the industry, with a commitment to both the quality of the product it sells and the customer service associated with it. Delta Dental of Minnesota is fully focused on its relationships with clients and members, as well as with provider partners. Doing good begins with a corporate culture where team members are connected to one another and the community.

Together We Can

Rod is a leader who has embraced differences and created a team-driven culture that operates on the internal mantra of “Together We Can!”

Energetic, business-minded strategic Legal, Compliance and Risk Management Executive known for partnering with executive leaders, management, and board directors to navigate risk and deliver pragmatic solutions to advance and achieve strategic goals and objectives in highly regulated environments.

Trusted and valued for strong business acumen, sound judgment, and straightforward counsel. Proven ability to advise and lead cross functional teams of leaders and employees at all levels in complex and high-stakes circumstances. Recognized Leader in Non-Profit Healthcare Legal Department Leadership (Minneapolis St Paul Business Journal Corporate Counsel Award 2015).

Specialties: Legal Department Management; Compliance Programming; Enterprise Risk Management; Corporate Governance; Dispute Resolution/Litigation; Employment; Contracts and Professional Services Agreements; Outside Counsel Relationship Management; M&A Opportunities; Regulatory Monitoring; Team Leadership; Company Culture Care and Promotion; Corporate Training.