The PLUS Team
Lloyd West, FLMI: (248) 603-3502
- President
E-mail: lwest@plusonweb.com
Lloyd joined the company in 1983 as Senior Vice President
and Chief Underwriter after many years as a home office underwriter. Lloyd is responsible for the management of
PLUS, coordinates all marketing efforts, and provides producers with
underwriting expertise on impaired risk situations. Lloyd holds Life/Health licenses in most
states and Series 6 and Series 63 registrations. He is a Registered
Representative of Variable Life Brokerage Distributors (VLBD), a division of
ING Financial Partners, Inc.
Patrick C. Maher, CFP© : (248) 603-3523
- VP of Sales and Distribution
E-mail: pmaher@plusonweb.com
Pat joined PLUS in 2008 after 20 years in banking including 13 years in Sales Management of the investments and insurance area. In addition to life insurance, Pat brings an expertise in the annuity arena. Pat holds Life/Health licenses and Series 7, 24 and 66 registrations.
Sylvia Theryoung, FLMI, ACS, AIAA, CSA, CLTC: (248)
603-3506
- Assistant Vice President-LTC & Disability
E-mail: stheryoung@plusonweb.com
Sylvia has been with PLUS since 1982 and has served in many capacities. Since 1998 she has been responsible for long-term care and disability product selection, marketing and product training. Most notable among her numerous professional designations are designations are Certified Senior Advisor and Certified in Long-Term Care. Sylvia holds a Michigan Life and Health license.
Janel Sherwin: (248) 603-3508
- Long Term Care Marketing Representative
E-mail: jsherwin@plusonweb.com
Janel joined the LTC & Disability Marketing team in August 2007. She is a Walsh College graduate with a BBA degree and a major in Marketing. Along with agency and sales experience in various lines of insurance, she holds a Michigan Life/Accident & Health license. Janel provides support for LTC & DI illustrations, marketing and case status.
Stacie Foster: ( 248) 603-3524
- Relationship Manager
E-mail: sfoster@plusonweb.com
Stacie has been with the PLUS since April 2003. She is available to assist producers with marketing our life, LTC, disability and annuity products. In addition to a Business Management degree from Walsh College, Stacie holds a Michigan Life/Accident & Health license and a Series 6 registration.
Aman Awan: (248) 603-3628
- Relationship Manager
E-mail: aawan@plusonweb.com
Aman joined PLUS in 2008 after serving as an Account Executive at Hartford. He has 8 years of insurance and investment experience and has a vast knowledge of advance planning concepts and comprehensive financial planning. Aman is licensed in Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois for Life/Accident and Health, Property and Casualty and holds a series 7 and 63.
Karen Long: (248) 603-3631
- Life Marketing Representative
E-mail: klong@plusonweb.com
Karen joined the Marketing Team in September 2007. She graduated from Spring Arbor University with her degree in Business Administration. Karen brings 3 years of insurance sales experience to PLUS, so she understands the concerns of agents. She is licensed in Michigan for Life/Accident & Health. Karen provides support for Life illustrations and marketing.
Todd Hoag: (248) 603-3632
- Life Marketing Representative
E-mail: thoag@plusonweb.com
Todd became a member of the PLUS team in December of 2007. He has 4 years of experience in the insurance industry and 12 years of experience with customer service. His current goal is to earn a degree in business. Todd assists with illustrations, media materials, and other areas of marketing.
Sherri Strelecki: (248) 603-3510
- Director, Operations
E-mail: sstrelecki@plusonweb.com
Sherri has been with PLUS since January 2007 and brought 13 years of experience in the finance and insurance industry. Her specialization is in agency and individual insurance licensing, and she manages the case management team and licensing function for PLUS. Additionally, Sherri oversees office functions and manages special corporate initiatives. She holds a Michigan Life/Accident & Health Insurance license.
Leslie Doan: (248) 603-3517
- Appointment Coordinator
E-mail: ldoan@plusonweb.com
Leslie joined PLUS in April 2008. She has 20+ years in customer service experience and she is responsible for all licensing and appointments. She makes sure all the necessary documents are submitted to the carriers for individual appointments and licensing as well as corporate licensing. In addition to licensing, Leslie does PLUS's imaging for Paperclip and covers as the receptionist when needed..
Laura Kotenko: (248) 359-0587
- Controller
E-mail: lkotenko@actionbenefits.com
Laura has been with PLUS since January 2007 and brings with her 11 years of public accounting experience. Laura is responsible for payroll and the preparation of financial statements. Laura also assists the executive team with financial and operational analysis. In addition, she oversees the Commissions Department. Laura is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and holds a Masters Degree in Taxation from Walsh College.
Deborah Sutton: (248) 603-3656
- Commissions
E-mail: dsutton@actionbenefits.com
Deborah joined PLUS in October 2007. She has over 25 years of insurance accounting experience, specializing in agency and carrier commissions as well as problem solving and collections of various types.
Marsha Black : (248) 603-3518
- Administrative Assistant
E-mail: plus.receptionist@plusonweb.com
Marsha has been our receptionist since February 2006 and may be the first person you talk to when visiting or calling PLUS. She will address your concern by directing you to the proper team member, and can also provide you with applications, appointment paperwork and point-of-sale materials.
Brenda Thomas: (248) 603-3600
- Administrative Assistant
E-mail: plus.receptionist@plusonweb.com
Brenda joined PLUS as another one of our receptionists in May 2008. Along with Marsha, she will address your concern by directing you to the proper team member, and can also provide you with applications, appointment paperwork and point-of-sale materials.
PLUS - Underwriting Case Representatives
Sonya Hubbard: (248) 603-3625
- Quality Control and Training Specialist
Email: shubbard@plusonweb.com
Sonya joined PLUS in 1997 as a case manager and has attended the First Colony Brokerage University program. She is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the PLUS underwriting services/case management team.
Gail Gilbert (248) 603-3625
- Underwriting Service Representative
Email: ggilbert@plusonweb.com
Gail has been with the PLUS underwriting services team since 1999. She has attended training at Lincoln Benefit Life and has completed one LOMA course.
Denise Render: (248) 603-3625
- Underwriting Service Representative
E-mail: drender@plusonweb.com
Denise joined PLUS as an Underwriting Service Representative in May 2007. Denise has been in the insurance industry since 1995, dealing mostly with the business management for individual agents. Using this experience, Denise is able to assist agents with all of their cases.
Sherry Bevis: (248) 603-3520
- Underwriting Service Representative
Email: sbevis@plusonweb.com
Sherry joined PLUS in June 2008 and brings 30+ years of life insurance experience working in the New Business, Customer Service, Telephone Contact Center, Marketing and IT departments. She has her FLMI and ACS designations. As a case manager, she assists producers with their cases providing status, requirements and policy issue.
Monica Parmer: (248) 603-3512
- Underwriting Service Representative
Email: mparmer@plusonweb.com
Monica joined the PLUS case management team in November 2008. She has been working in the insurance industry since 2005, dealing with new business and case management for life, health and critical illness cases. Monica is currently working toward a degree in public relations.