Who We Are

Stacey has a reputation for cultivating strong relationships with our clients. She understands their unique needs and cultures, and in turn provides them with personalized solutions to make their benefit operations more valuable.

With extensive experience in group health, carrier and benefit consulting, Stacey advances strategy, design and competitiveness of benefit programs for both public and private-sector organizations. Stacey consistently meets with insurance carrier executives in order to bring a voice to clients’ real world challenges. She brings perspective and insight from the ground zero of the business world helping them meet their goals.

Industry Experience: Since 1996
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree from Central Michigan University
Duration at Franklin Benefit Solutions: Since 2006

Professional Achievements:

• Board Member of Greater Detroit National Association of Health Underwriters
• Member of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Platinum Member
• Chartered Life Underwriter

Quote: “I voice my expectations that we operate from a position of honesty and integrity, above everything else.”

Personal Interests: Stacey grew up in Swartz Creek, MI and now currently lives in Fenton, MI with her husband Bill and her beloved cats Tonk and Tanner. She enjoys golf, hiking, basketball, reading, traveling with her husband, and relaxing with friends.

He offers extensive knowledge in consulting with small and mid-size employers in all aspects of employee health benefits solutions. Mike successfully advises employers in developing competitive benefit plans. His knowledge of funding arrangements, combined with creative plan strategies, drive positive financial results.

Industry Experience: Since 1993
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Economics from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – “Go Blue!”
Duration at Franklin Benefit Solutions: Since 2007

Professional Achievements:

• Member of Greater Detroit National Association of Health Underwriters
• Member of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Platinum Member
• Chartered Life Underwriter
• Chartered Financial Consultant
• Registered Health Underwriter

Quote: “The key to a fulfilling and healthy life is accepting personal responsibility for your health and wellbeing.”

Personal Interests: Michael is married to his wife, Kris, and they have one son, Michael III. He is a huge fan of UM football and enjoys golfing, gardening and living a life focused on wellness.

He makes it a priority to have his finger on the pulse of the evolution within the benefit landscape in order to anticipate change and develop effective strategies. Tom accomplishes this by monitoring and analyzing new and ongoing federal and state legislation, as well as reviewing summary plan documents. He performs in-depth research and analysis of labor regulations and ERISA matters in order to help clients choose a strategic option to meet their compliance requirements.

Industry Experience: Since 1998
Education: Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University
Duration at Franklin Benefit Solutions: Since 2007

Professional Achievements:

• Member Greater Detroit National Association of Health Underwriters
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Platinum Member

Personal Interests: Tom enjoys reading, cooking, arts, politics, history and spending time outdoors.

Connie leverages her communication skills and benefit knowledge in developing close relationships with insurance carriers helping implement benefits and resolve issues for our clients. She works closely with clients to ensure the most efficient and effective delivery of insurance and benefits services to our clients.

Industry Experience: Since 2006
Education: Attended Mott Community College
Duration at Franklin Benefit Solutions: Since 2007

Professional Achievements:

• Connie holds licenses through the State of Michigan for Health Insurance and Life Insurance.

Personal Interests: Connie is an active volunteer at the Davison Community Schools. She has been married to Adam Gartee for 20 years, and they have two children together – Jenny and Zoe.

She helps track our clients through the quoting process for accuracy from medical to dental to vision and disability. Amanda puts together proposals that include everything from plan comparison, employee and employer contribution options as well as compliance documents.

Amanda’s sunny personality and upbeat sense of humor helps her navigate and succeed in the conservative world of insurance.

Industry Experience: Worked at Silverton Skin Institute for 15 Years
Education: Amanda holds licenses through the State of Michigan for Health and Life Insurance.
Duration at Franklin Benefit Solutions: Since 2014

Professional Achievements:

• Amanda holds licenses through the State of Michigan for Health Insurance and Life Insurance.

Personal Interests: Amanda is married to her husband Steve, they have been married twenty years and have two daughters, Mykenzie and Hannah. Amanda and her family like to spend their time relaxing with friends up-north at Higgins Lake, boating and swimming or camping at their seasonal campsite in Merrill during the summer and fall.

She uses her detail-oriented skills to coordinate insurance quotes from insurance carriers and our agent team to help them pick the best plans. Jillian is responsible for developing and preparing requests for proposals and ensuring our client receive timely and accurate information.

Jillian conducts herself with confidence making sure our clients feel in control of the renewal timeline process and never feel rushed to make a decision. Her outstanding project management skills are key when working with clients from the moment they receive their insurance renewal through the quoting process and ending with the final decision and implementation.

Industry Experience: 3 years
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Michigan – Flint
Duration at Franklin Benefit Solutions: Since 2015

Professional Achievements:

• Jillian holds licenses through the State of Michigan for Health Insurance and Life Insurance.

Personal Interests: Jillian met her fiancé, Brent, in college. The two of them live together with their Dapple Dachshund Jaxon. They love to spend their time up north in East Tawas or camping, especially in the beautiful Upper Peninsula.

Kristen is responsible for helping service our clients through Employee Navigator and Employee Benefit Guides. She also helps out in the Enrollment & Claims department as needed. In addition she works with our large group clients, keeping them in compliance with the Affordable Care Act. Kristen also organizes our bi-monthly office potlucks so that we have a chance to all come together and share a meal and get to know each other.

Industry Experience:10 years of medical billing and coding, and FBS customer service since 2012
Education: Mott Community College for medical billing
Duration at Franklin Benefit Solutions: Since 2012

Personal Interests: She lives in Grand Blanc with her husband Roger and her two children, Micah (10) and Noelle (8). Kristen spends most of her time taking her kids to hockey practice/games and figure skating practice/competitions. She also enjoys cooking, and is considered to be an expert at baking, with her signature dishes being banana bread and Christmas goodies. To unwind at the end of a long day, she likes to watch “old” 90s TV shows like Seinfeld and Friends, but also enjoys watching ‘New Girl’ and loves movies.

Industry Experience: Has worked in the Health Care field in hospital setting and surgeons office since 2013.
Duration at Franklin Benefit Solutions: Since 2018

Professional Achievements:

• Breanna holds licenses through the State of Michigan for Health Insurance and Life Insurance

Personal Interests: Breanna is an active in her children lives taking care of two little ones – Ethan age 6 and Addison age 3. When she has free time she likes to travel up north in the great state of Michigan and camp. Bre is a great cook and according to her son Ethan she makes the best spaghetti in the world!

Personal Interests: Bianca was married in 2018 lives with her husband Adam, a pharmacist in Flint Township. They have two dogs and an orange tabby cat. On her time off she really enjoys sports, shopping and spending time with family. She is also obsessed with sharks and the ocean.