Federal Benefits Alliance Agents

Experienced federal benefits educators dedicated to helping you understand and maximize your benefits.

Erik H. Doty

Senior National Educator
FRC℠ | CMFA™ | CAA

Erik H. Doty, FRC℠, of Conway, South Carolina is a former Marine Corps Officer and Naval Aviator and a former Postmaster with the United States Postal Service for a combined 35 years of federal experience. During his tenure with the United States Marines he has taken on critical assignments as a helicopter pilot, Human Resources Officer, Legal Officer and Operations Clearance Officer.

While a Postmaster in the Postal Service, he was the manager of the 3rd largest facility in New England and was a Master Instructor helping educate new supervisors. He understands, having experienced it first-hand, the frustrations of federal employees over the lack of education offered.

Erik has served as a board member for the local business association, the local education board and the local cable advisory board, as well as having been a Loaned Executive for the United Way and a youth sports coach. He achieved the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America as an Eagle Scout and became a Scoutmaster.

A graduate of Ithaca College, Erik holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and earned his Master of Arts in Management from Webster University. Erik also graduated the prestigious Legal Officer's Naval Justice School in San Diego with honors. He is a Certified Life Coach with the Coach Training Alliance. His parents and siblings were educators, and Erik has chosen to continue the tradition of educating others.

Ann Doty

VP of Education
FRC℠

Ann M. Doty has over 35 years of federal service. During her career she has applied her dynamic leadership talents to drive key indicators of performance coordinating logistics, personnel and resources to achieve optimal results. A born educator, she has been instrumental in teaching new employees and her peers on the latest techniques and processes to ensure maximum productivity.

Ann has been an influential mentor to individuals seeking advancement in their careers. She was selected out of hundreds of individuals to be a Master Trainer and during her tenure she was responsible for the essential training of employees using cutting edge software applications in a retail environment. As a result of her contributions, she was awarded numerous awards for superior performance.

Ann graduated from North Adams State College (MA College of Liberal Arts) in western MA with a degree in sociology. While raising her 3 children she managed to be an athletic instructor for over 25 years and was a major contributor raising funds for the local community sports programs. Recently she has successfully completed her real estate course for the state of South Carolina and is also a notary.

Jamie Polec

Senior National Educator
FRC℠

Jamie Polec, FRC℠, is a National Educator with FBA bringing over two decades of expertise in insurance and financial planning to federal employees across the country. His career in the Federal market began serving military members, where he traveled to bases nationwide building teams and delivering benefits education on the front lines.

In 2018, Jamie took his commitment a step further by working on-site at VA hospitals — sitting down directly with federal employees and veterans to ensure they had the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their hard-earned benefits. His hands-on, personal approach to education has made him a trusted resource for the federal community he is proud to serve.

Benny

Chief Dog Officer
Good Boy℠

Benny is a 3-year-old Australian Shepherd and the proud Chief Dog Officer of GetMyBennys. What he lacks in thumbs, he more than makes up for in enthusiasm, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to the mission.

Benny's dedication to federal employees runs deep — because at the end of the day, he knows that a well-planned retirement means more time at home, more afternoons in the backyard, and more games of fetch with the people you love. He may not have a pension, but he's making sure yours is taken care of.

When he's not sitting in on team meetings or reviewing benefit summaries with his nose, Benny can be found chasing a ball, herding anyone who stands still too long, and reminding the team why they do what they do.