Barbara Kosak-Schlaefer

Barbara Kosak-Schlaefer, CHVA, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the employee benefits industry, currently serving as a Health Rosetta Certified Benefits Advisor at JC Rose Associates since August 2018. In this role, Barbara emphasizes transparency and fiduciary responsibility while leveraging data analytics to create health benefit plans that aim to significantly reduce healthcare costs. Barbara has owned and led JC Rose Associates, a comprehensive employee benefits firm, since 2006. Previous roles include Direct Account Executive at Dean Health Plan, Broker at Mutual of Omaha, and leadership positions in radio journalism. Barbara holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and has pursued additional education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.