Betsy Bodker

Ms. Bodker joined NICB in June of 2021 and currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources (HR). She is an experienced executive leader with over 25 years of HR experience across a variety of organizations and industries. Her diverse experiences have provided her with broad expertise in all areas of HR, with a concentration in the areas of executive strategic business partnerships, culture and engagement, talent management and organization development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prior to joining NICB, Ms. Bodker held the position of Strategic HR Business Partner Director with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)/Health Care Service Corporation, where she provided leadership, consultation, and strategic partnership in the delivery of HR services to the Chief Financial Officer and finance executive staff, as well as all employees of the finance division. She enjoyed strong, collaborative relationships with her internal clients and partnered with them to align HR strategies and solutions to business initiatives. Prior to working at BCBSIL, she held leadership positions at Kraft Foods, BorgWarner Inc, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan where she designed, developed, and executed systems, processes, and tools for such areas as performance management, succession planning, employee engagement surveys, and leadership development.

Ms. Bodker received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and holds a master’s degree in Human Resources from Loyola University Chicago.