Compensation is one of the most sensitive and tactical issues facing senior management. It is critical to maintain a balance that benefits both the employee and the bottom line. Charles Kissh offers more than 25 years of HR compensation and benefits experience to assist organizations in managing this equilibrium.

Charlie has served as Vice President of Compensation for companies such as Rainier Bank, First Nationwide Bank (a subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company) and USL Capital (formerly a $10 billion diversified financial services subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company). He has had experience in all facets of the HR function, with particular emphasis on compensation, benefits and human resources information systems.

He has presented to various Human Resources Associations such as the American Compensation Association, Western Pension & Benefits Conference and Bank Administration Institute. His speaking topics included Incentive Compensation Plan design, installation of Human Resources Information Systems and 401(k) Plan Administration. He was a founding Director of the Northwest Compensation Forum, a regional compensation and benefits association.

Charlie graduated from Providence College with a BA in Mathematics / Education in 1967 and from New Hampshire College with a MBA in General Management in 1981.