Engage PEO Continues Midwest Expansion

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., September 24, 2026 — Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, today announced that Mark Bishop has joined the company as vice president of sales in Michigan. His appointment reflects Engage’s continued investment in the Midwest and builds on the company’s established presence in Michigan. Bishop will work with insurance brokers, other business advisers and employers across the state to expand awareness of Engage’s HR outsourcing solutions and support continued growth throughout the region.

Bishop brings more than a decade of consultative sales and business development experience, including several years at a large national PEO advising small and mid-sized businesses on human capital management solutions. Most recently, he led complex PEO evaluations involving business owners and leaders across HR, finance, legal and technology functions. His experience also includes working closely with insurance brokers to structure PEO solutions that preserve their benefits advisory relationships. Bishop has earned President’s Club recognition for his sales performance.

“Michigan is an important part of Engage’s Midwest growth strategy, especially following the acquisition of Axios HR,” said Jay Starkman, CEO of Engage. “Expanding the sales team in the state gives Engage a stronger presence in the region and creates more opportunities for employers and referral partners to work with a PEO that can support complex workforce needs with experienced guidance and comprehensive HR services.”

“Mark has built his career by digging into complex business needs and bringing the right people into the conversation,” said Patrice Alvino, group vice president of sales, Northern Divisions. “His experience working with brokers and guiding multi-stakeholder PEO decisions gives him a strong foundation for this role. He brings a thoughtful, disciplined approach to sales, and I’m excited to have him on the team.”

“Many small and mid-sized businesses across Michigan and the Midwest are managing increasingly complex HR, compliance and workforce challenges without fully taking advantage of the support a PEO can provide,” Bishop said. “Engage offers a distinct combination of high-level, practical HR expertise and high-touch client service. My focus will be on helping more businesses and referral partners across Michigan and the region see how that approach can better support their workforce and business goals.”

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 10 times since 2016. For more information on Engage PEO, visit www.engagepeo.com.