Mr. Oliker has led MVP, an employer health benefits company headquartered in Schenectady, New York, since the company's inception in 1982. MVP is rapidly emerging as one of the strongest regional health insurers in the Northeast. MVP's exceptional growth stems from Mr. Oliker's philosophy that high-quality, affordable health care results from innovation and unswerving commitment to customer service.

The MVP HMO has earned "excellent" accreditation-the highest level-from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a not-for-profit organization that evaluates managed care organizations throughout the U.S. It has also been rated among America's Best Health Plans by U.S. News and World Report and the NCQA. Mr. Oliker is a nationally recognized leader in managed care, serving on the board of directors of the America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and as a member of the AHIP Policy Advisory Council. In addition, he has served as chairman of the New York State Health Plan Association and is currently a member of its executive committee.

A strong community leader, Mr. Oliker serves on the Albany College of Pharmacy Advisory Board and the Advisory Council of Union Graduate College.