Welcome to Compass Benefit Group
Compass Benefit Group specializes in the design, development, implementation, and on-going service of employee benefit plans. The Compass Benefit Group Team has extensive relationships with all of the regional and national insurers. We will work closely with you to design cost-effective and long-term strategies that meet your company’s goals and objectives. Through online enrollment, on-site meetings, and communications with your staff, we will assist you in implementing your employee benefit package. Plans could include: life, disability, medical, dental, vision, voluntary supplemental benefits, and 401(k) plans.
Ted Maitland
Founder
Sharon Poteet
Senior Account Manager
Vanya MacLennan
Account Manager
Leslie Nathan
Enrollment Specialist
Founder and President of Compass Benefit Group, has been active in the employee benefit industry for over 30 years. Since graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University with a major in Economics/Management, Ted has always focused his career on delivering innovative ideas and concepts, along with providing the highest level of service possible to his customers.
Ted started his carrier working for a large national health insurance carrier, eventually managing the Michigan Office. He then left the carrier side and worked for a large national consulting firm. As a Senior Employee Benefits Consultant, Ted was responsible for managing a team of consultants, and focused his team’s efforts working with mid to large market accounts, implementing strategic programs designed to control and reduce healthcare costs.
In 2007, Mr. Maitland founded Compass Benefit Group, located in Berkley, MI. The primary focus of Compass Benefit Group is to consistently deliver creative solutions to all customers along with providing an unmatched level of personalized service.
Ted is a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) as well as the Metro Detroit Association of Health Underwriters (MDAHU).
Fun Fact: Ted is an active competitive sailor and has raced in many national regattas through his career.
Ted Maitland
Founder/President
Sharon has been an account manager in the benefits industry for over 25 years, both on the agency and carrier side. She has a degree in Business Administration and has a Master’s degree in Human Resource Managerment from Central Michigan University.
In her spare time Sharon enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her five dogs and gardening.
Fun fact – Sharon volunteers for a local dog rescue and often fosters pets in her home while they await adoption.
Sharon Poteet
Senior Account Manager
Vanya joined the Compass Benefit Team in 2022 as an Enrollment Specialist. With her focus on customer service, and attention to details, she quickly moved into the Account Manager role, where she has established herself as the go to person for the valued customers that she manages. Clients appreciate the genuine care that she provides throughout the year.
Originally from Bulgaria, Vanya moved to the United States in 2012 with her family. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, doing DIY projects, and painting Abstract Art.
Vanya MacLennan
Account Manager
Leslie joined Compass Benefit Group in 2025, where she supports the team as the Enrollment Specialist. Specializing in client service, Leslie has provided marketing and project management support in the benefits and retail services industries. In her spare time, Leslie enjoys painting watercolors. Fun fact: Leslie volunteers at the Detroit Zoo, helping out with fundraisers and the kangaroos.