Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – July 21 2025 – Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S., today announced the addition of Alexis Barnes as Director of Sales for the Southeast. In this role, Barnes will support Engage’s continued growth across the region by fostering new relationships with business leaders and broker partners.
“Engage continues to invest in the Southeast and in the people who drive our success,” said Jay Starkman, CEO of Engage PEO. “We have established a strong presence in the region due to our differentiated HR delivery model that provides the highest level of legal, compliance and risk management support available in the industry. Alexis joins a national sales team that’s focused on helping employers get HR right, and we’re excited to have her on board.”
Barnes brings a strong foundation in consultative sales and workforce technology, with several years of experience in the HR tech and PEO space. She has consistently ranked among top performers nationally, earning recognition for revenue growth, client service, and leadership. Her experience spans fast-paced sales environments where she has successfully aligned HR solutions with business goals, earning the trust of both clients and partners.
“There’s a real opportunity to help more businesses in the Southeast access HR consulting that’s proactive, smart, and built for today’s workplace,” said Barnes. “What drew me to Engage is how it combines deep expertise with a true partnership mindset. I’m looking forward to helping more companies in the Southeast tap into 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 eight times since 2016. For more information on Engage PEO, visit www.engagepeo.com.