President and Aviation Department Manager
Dan Browne earned his degree in Risk Management & Insurance from the University of Georgia. Before joining Forest Agency, he worked for Great American Insurance and Millers National Insurance companies. Dan holds the Accredited Adviser in Insurance Designation (AAI), which involves intensive coursework and passing three national exams. He also holds the Certified Insurance Counselor designation (CIC), which also involves coursework, passing five national examinations and the obligation to attend courses annually. Dan is currently working towards the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter designation (CPCU), having already passed three of ten courses, and the Chartered Life Underwriter designation (CLU) having passed five of eight courses. His past and ongoing education and training ensures the level of dedication and commitment that you seek in an insurance agent. Dan Browne was raised and currently resides in Oak Park, Illinois with his wife and two sons. His interests are golf, skeet, running, swimming and vacationing in Door County.
Aviation Department Personnel
Mindy Bass began her career in insurance in 1980. Before Forest Agency, she gained experience at both Continental Insurance Company and CNA Insurance Company. She also spent several years developing and supporting insurance technology solutions at Coporate Systems, which is now part of Marsh CS Stars. Mindy joined Forest Agency in 2004 and has been an integral member of the Aviation team since 2006. She has earned designations from Insurance Institute of America (IIA), the Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) and the Certified Insurance Service Respresentative (CISR), all of which require continuing education. Mindy is a founding member of the Northwest Suburban Insurance Professionals Chapter (NSIP) of the National Association of Insurance Women (NAIW). A Chicago native, Mindy is an accomplished knitter and bead artist and is currently helping Forest Aviation expand its aerobatic plane insurance division. She’s looking forward to helping you with all your aviation insurance needs.
Mary Gallagher Mary Gallagher has been working in the insurance industry for 37 years. She began her career at Employers Insurance Company of Wausau, part of the Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group of companies. She has been an integral member of both the administration and client services teams at Forest Agency since 1986. Mary’s tenure includes 19 years as a member of the Aviation Division, a role which has recently been expanded. She has earned the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) Designation, which requires yearly continuing education. Mary is familiar with the full range of aviation insurance issues and is eager to help you find the most appropriate coverage for your needs.
