Staff

KASHEILA L. BROWNE

Principal

Kasheila (Kash) L. Browne, MHP, SFA, has over 25 years experience in the insurance industry and is the principal at Kash Browne & Company, LLC providing insurance and benefit consulting services to businesses in the western United States.  Prior to establishing her business in 1999, Kash spent 8 years as a senior account executive with an international benefits consulting firm, 13 years and several differing positions with a major health insurance provider, and 2 years as sales account executive with a TPA (third party administrator)/Human Resources consulting firm.

Kash holds industry designations including Managed Healthcare Professional (MHP) from Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA) as well as the Self Funding Academy Designation (SFA).

J. MILES BROWNE

Partner/Operations

Mr. Browne joined Kash Browne & Company in 2001 to implement appropriate technologies and manage overall business operations.  He has over 25 years experience in business management and his career has  included a variety of management roles in both technical and non-technical arenas.   He combines a high level of understanding of all aspects of business, a strong background in innovative strategic thinking and a hands-on approach to project execution.  

Prior to joining Kash Browne & Company,  he spent 5 years guiding  statewide planning for information technology (IT) at the State of Idaho, 8 years managing voice and data communication worldwide for an international engineering and construction company, and 10 years in sales and marketing of telecommunication systems for a telecommunication industry leader. 

Mr. Browne received his Bachelor of Business Administration, major in finance from Idaho State University.

Jan K. Hall

Individual & Small Business Specialist

Jan has over 30 years experience in the insurance industry.  She joined Kash Browne & Company in 2006 and is focused on individual and small business clients (< 50 employees).  Prior to joining Kash Browne & Company, Jan spent 12 years in the Membership and Billing arena at Blue Cross of Idaho and the past 20 years as an independent agent focused on individual and small business health and dental benefits.  Jan is a hands-on person and works closely with clients to put appropriate benefits in place.  This approach, a high level of understanding of all aspects of the benefits industry and strong service skills showcase Jan's commitment to clients. 

Jan is a Past President of Soroptimist International, Boise and has be a member since 1992. 

Connie Liposchak

Human Resources, Benefits & Compensation Specialist

Connie Liposchak, SPHR has over 17 years as a Human Resource professional.  She spent 5 years leading teams of Human Resource professionals providing support to up to 11 engineered wood products plants (up to 2400 employees) across the United States and Canada, and 2 years managing U.S. and Canadian benefits, including welfare, retirement and time off,  for company of 4,000 employees.  Also, Connie directed benefits department staff during the transition associated with acquisition by larger company.  She spent 6 years managing U.S. and Canada health, disability, life insurance and cafeteria plan benefits with a budget of over $10 million and 4 years performing cash management, fund accounting, administrative and participant record keeping functions and customer service for three defined contribution plans.

Connie received her BS, Business Management, from the University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 1987 and is a member of Human Resource Association of the Treasure Valley (HRATV) and the National Society of Human Resources (SHRM).