Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – March 9, 2026 – Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, today announced that Rory Stark has joined the company as vice president of sales, New York, further strengthening Engage’s presence in a market where the company has served clients for many years.
“New York employers operate under some of the most demanding labor laws and regulatory requirements in the country,” said Jay Starkman, CEO of Engage PEO. “Businesses in this market need more than HR technology. They need experienced guidance when complex workplace issues arise. Engage delivers that through HR Consultants who are licensed employment attorneys, giving business owners and their advisors access to a higher level of HR and compliance support. We’re pleased to welcome Rory to Engage as we continue expanding nationally.”
“Rory has spent much of his career working closely with insurance brokers, financial advisors, and other trusted professionals who help guide business decisions,” said Patrice Alvino, group vice president of sales, Northern Divisions. “He understands how important those relationships are in markets like New York and how to collaborate with referral partners to help employers evaluate the right HR solutions for their organizations.”
Stark brings more than 18 years of experience across the PEO, employee benefits, retirement services, and human capital management industries. Throughout his career, he has worked with employers and advisor networks across New York, helping organizations evaluate workforce strategies involving HR compliance, benefits planning, and long-term business growth. His experience includes leading PEO expansion initiatives, managing complex sales processes, and working closely with insurance carriers and advisory partners to deliver consultative solutions to clients.
“New York businesses are constantly adapting to changing labor rules and evolving expectations around benefits and workplace policies,” said Stark. “Joining Engage is an exciting opportunity because the company approaches HR support differently. Having HR Consultants who are licensed employment attorneys gives employers and their advisors confidence that they’re getting practical guidance grounded in real employment law experience. I’m looking forward to working closely with referral partners across New York to help more businesses access that level of support.”
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.