Mr. Easterday currently serves as Vice President of Policy & Regulatory Affairs for Optum Health at United Health Group. His current role encompasses regulatory affairs and policy advocacy on behalf of the Optum Health division of UHG including Optum Behavioral Health which administers mental health and substance use disorder benefits on behalf of over 20 million Americans in commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans. Mr. Easterday also serves as a current member of the Board of Directors for the Association for Behavioral Health & Wellness (ABHW). Mr. Easterday has been with United Health Group in successive roles for the past 20 years.