Tom Wiffler '92

CEO, Specialty Benefits at UnitedHealthcare

Tom Wiffler ‘92, CEO of Specialty Benefits at United Healthcare, credits Iona University as the foundational bedrock for his remarkable career trajectory. His Iona education, coupled with the leadership principles instilled during his time in the Marine Corps, provided him with the essential skills to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry. Wiffler's journey to a C-suite position at a Fortune 5 company underscores the power of the Iona experience in cultivating not only academic knowledge but also crucial qualities like resilience and grit. By emphasizing relationship-building, integrity and a continuous drive to learn–all values nurtured during his time at Iona–Wiffler's story serves as a testament to how Iona can equip graduates with the fundamental tools and mindset necessary to achieve success in their chosen fields.