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Kenneth Lawrence
Highmark Blue Shield, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Southeastern Pennsylvania

In this key leadership role to help create remarkable health experiences in southeastern PA (SEPA), Ken guides a comprehensive strategy to advance Highmark’s commitment to the region’s communities and strengthen its local presence. He works closely with the Segment President, Highmark’s Government Affairs, Community Affairs, Social Determinants of Health, and Corporate Communications departments, in addition to collaborating with strategic external stakeholders throughout Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties.

Ken has an established track record of serving and improving communities across the Commonwealth. He most recently served as chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, the legislative and executive arm of Pennsylvania’s third-largest county that oversees more than 2,800 county employees, a $500-plus million budget, county property and health and human services programs. Prior to that, Ken enjoyed a successful decade-long tenure at Temple University during which he was VP of Alumni Relations and SVP of Government, Community and Public Affairs. He also founded and operated the consulting firm Public Affairs Strategies and held managerial positions with Merck & Co. He earned his bachelor’s in Political Science from Temple University and master’s in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania.

Ken currently serves as Chair of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Board of Directors. He is on the Board of Visitors for the College of Liberal Arts and the President’s Advisory Council at Temple University. He is also a board member for Philabundance, Schuylkill River Development Corporation, Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and Montco 250.

Previously, he served as chair of the Pennsylvania Election Law Advisory Board and treasurer of the Schuylkill River Passenger Authority. He also served on the boards of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association. He has invested his time as a board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, Committee of Seventy, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), and Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Ken finds his greatest pride in his family, married to his wife for over 25 years and together raising two remarkable young men. This dedication extends to his professional life, where he makes the time to mentor and empower others to reach their full potential. He credits much of his own professional success to the support and guidance of mentors and managers who encouraged and challenged him throughout his career.

 

About Highmark Blue Shield

Highmark Inc., doing business as Highmark Blue Shield, protects Pennsylvania individuals and families with a range of high-quality, affordable and reliable health insurance solutions. As the only Blue Shield licensee in Pennsylvania, Highmark Blue Shield has a long and successful history of delivering remarkable experiences in Southeastern Pennsylvania through the Federal Employee Program. Highmark Blue Shield earned a Brand Excellence Award from the national Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, in recognition of its efforts in building brand strength and providing superior customer service, solid financial performance and enrollment growth. Highmark Blue Shield is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. For more information, visit www.highmark.com.

Kenneth Lawrence
Highmark Blue Shield, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Southeastern Pennsylvania

In this key leadership role to help create remarkable health experiences in southeastern PA (SEPA), Ken guides a comprehensive strategy to advance Highmark’s commitment to the region’s communities and strengthen its local presence. He works closely with the Segment President, Highmark’s Government Affairs, Community Affairs, Social Determinants of Health, and Corporate Communications departments, in addition to collaborating with strategic external stakeholders throughout Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties.

Ken has an established track record of serving and improving communities across the Commonwealth. He most recently served as chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, the legislative and executive arm of Pennsylvania’s third-largest county that oversees more than 2,800 county employees, a $500-plus million budget, county property and health and human services programs. Prior to that, Ken enjoyed a successful decade-long tenure at Temple University during which he was VP of Alumni Relations and SVP of Government, Community and Public Affairs. He also founded and operated the consulting firm Public Affairs Strategies and held managerial positions with Merck & Co. He earned his bachelor’s in Political Science from Temple University and master’s in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania.

Ken currently serves as Chair of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Board of Directors. He is on the Board of Visitors for the College of Liberal Arts and the President’s Advisory Council at Temple University. He is also a board member for Philabundance, Schuylkill River Development Corporation, Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and Montco 250.

Previously, he served as chair of the Pennsylvania Election Law Advisory Board and treasurer of the Schuylkill River Passenger Authority. He also served on the boards of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association. He has invested his time as a board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, Committee of Seventy, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), and Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Ken finds his greatest pride in his family, married to his wife for over 25 years and together raising two remarkable young men. This dedication extends to his professional life, where he makes the time to mentor and empower others to reach their full potential. He credits much of his own professional success to the support and guidance of mentors and managers who encouraged and challenged him throughout his career.

 

About Highmark Blue Shield

Highmark Inc., doing business as Highmark Blue Shield, protects Pennsylvania individuals and families with a range of high-quality, affordable and reliable health insurance solutions. As the only Blue Shield licensee in Pennsylvania, Highmark Blue Shield has a long and successful history of delivering remarkable experiences in Southeastern Pennsylvania through the Federal Employee Program. Highmark Blue Shield earned a Brand Excellence Award from the national Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, in recognition of its efforts in building brand strength and providing superior customer service, solid financial performance and enrollment growth. Highmark Blue Shield is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. For more information, visit www.highmark.com.