Internationally recognized as an expert in the field, he is one of the nation’s most sought-after speakers on HR strategy and employee benefits. He has advised four U.S. Presidents on health care and has testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the U.S. House Small Business Committee on employee benefit issues. Gary Kushner is also a frequent resource to the news media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Associated Press, Knight-Ridder, the Kiplinger Washington Newsletter, CNN News, Fortune, MSNBC, and “Good Morning America” among others. Additionally, he serves on the Editorial Review Board of HR Management magazine and an adviser to the Hope Health Letter. Prior to establishing Kushner & Company in 1982, Gary Kushner held human resource policy-making positions in both the private and public sectors including the compensation and benefits area. His academic credentials and certifications include the following: Senior Professional in Human Resources designation (SPHR), Certified Benefit Professional (CBP). MPA. in human resources from Western Michigan University, BA from Franklin and Marshall College. His professional and community involvement includes serving as a founding member of the board of directors for the Kalamazoo Area Academic Achievement Program (the forerunner of the Kalamazoo Promise); past board member of the SHRM board; past chair of the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI); vice-chair of the Economic Alliance of Michigan; past treasurer of the Bronson Health Foundation; board member of the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation; and many others.