As a Consultant at Piper Jordan, the national account flagship team at Brown & Brown, we are at the forefront of crafting cutting-edge health and benefit strategies that resonate with the modern workforce. Our mission is to empower employees through innovative solutions that not only comply with regulatory demands but also exceed expectations in delivering value. With a solid background in consulting and strategic leadership, our work harmoniously integrates technology and administration to optimize employee benefit programs.The key to our success lies in a proactive approach to portfolio planning and vendor management, which I've honed over nearly a decade at Brown & Brown Insurance. There, our team consistently delivered programs that offered tangible savings in healthcare costs. By aligning financial strategy with analytics and clear communication, we ensure that employee benefits are a driving force for motivation and retention, reflecting an organization's commitment to its greatest asset—its people.With more than 35 years of healthcare and insurance experience, Kelly has established a strong executive reputation as a sought-after consultant with expertise in employee benefits, provider networks, contract negotiation, and the management and development of numerous plan benefits. During the course of her career, she has developed and implemented operational, business and marketing strategies for hospitals, third party administrators, pharmacy benefits managers, managed care organizations and physician groups. Kelly also has developed PPO and HMO networks, home health agencies and insurance brokerage firms. She was instrumental in the expansion and elevation of Waymark Insurance Services, representing many influential organizations across Las Vegas, and continues to expand that service with Piper Jordan, a Brown & Brown Company.Kelly has lived in southern Nevada since 1984 and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She currently serves as the Chair of The Nevada Health Foundation, Board Member of Nevada Donor Network Foundation and has served as Vice President of the Nevada Neuroscience Foundation, Chair of the Board of the Nevada chapter of the American Lung Association, member of Nevada Executive Women in Health Care, and a member of the national Women Business Leaders.