Engage PEO Expands North Carolina Sales Team

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – May 28, 2026 – Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, today announced that Renee Ellis has joined the company as vice president of sales, North Carolina. In this role, Ellis will work with employers, referral partners and business advisors across the region to introduce Engage’s PEO services to more companies throughout North Carolina and nationwide. 

“Renee brings experience across PEO, HCM, HR technology, benefits and workforce solutions, along with a history of exceeding sales targets and building business across competitive markets,” said Jay Starkman, CEO of Engage PEO. “She has worked with employers and partners who are evaluating how to manage HR, payroll, benefits and workforce needs in a more coordinated way. We’re pleased to welcome her to Engage as we continue expanding our national sales team.” 

“Renee has spent her career helping employers look beyond a single product or platform,” said John Cataldo, group vice president of sales, Southern Divisions. “She connects business needs with practical workforce solutions, which is valuable as more companies look for support that can grow with them.” 

Ellis brings more than a decade of experience in enterprise and mid-market sales, with a background spanning full-cycle sales and partner development. Throughout her career, she has worked with C-level stakeholders, managed complex sales processes and helped organizations evaluate solutions tied to workforce operations, compliance, global payroll, and business expansion. 

Prior to joining Engage, Ellis held senior sales and consulting roles with national PEOs, workforce technology and HCM providers. She has earned Presidents Club recognition and achieved million-dollar producer status. 

“A lot of HR conversations today are dominated by software demos and automation promises,” said Ellis. “Technology matters, but employers still need experienced people who can help them think through compliance risk, employee issues and operational challenges that affect the business every day. That is what drew me to Engage. The company combines technology with real HR expertise, including access to HR Consultants who are licensed employment attorneys.” 

About Engage PEO  

Engage PEO delivers comprehensive HR solutions to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, sharpening their competitive advantage. Comprised of the industry’s most respected veteran professional employer organization executives, certified HR professionals, and attorneys, Engage PEO provides hands-on, expert HR services and counsel to help clients minimize costs and maximize efficiency for stronger business performance. The company’s superior service offering includes a full range of payroll technology and tax administration, employer compliance, health and workers’ compensation insurance products, advanced technology, and risk management services as part of an extensive suite of HR services.  

Engage PEO was among the first PEOs awarded the Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) designation by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), ensuring greater benefits for small and mid-sized businesses such as tax advantages and financial protections. Engage PEO is also accredited by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation. Engage PEO was named to Inc. magazine’s list of the 5000 fastest-growing companies nine times since 2016. For more information on Engage PEO, visit www.engagepeo.com.