Engage PEO Continues North Carolina Growth

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – July 6, 2026 – Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, today announced that David Blanchard has joined the company as vice president of sales, North Carolina. In this role, Blanchard will work with employers, brokers, consultants and other professional advisors to expand Engage’s presence across North Carolina and support continued national growth. 

“David brings the kind of experience that helps employers and referral partners have more informed conversations about PEO services,” said Jay Starkman, CEO of Engage PEO. “He knows what both sides are looking for: practical support for the business, confidence in the solution and a relationship they can trust over time. We’re pleased to welcome him to Engage as we continue growing in North Carolina and serving clients across the country.” 

Blanchard has more than 20 years of experience across PEO, HCM, benefits administration and workforce outsourcing, with a focus on enterprise sales, broker channel development and strategic partnerships. He has worked with employers, carriers, consultants and professional advisors on large-scale workforce and benefits decisions involving HR, benefits administration and outsourced services. 

“Enterprise PEO deals have layers — benefits complexity, advisor dynamics and workforce decisions that rarely follow a straight line. What moves those deals forward is someone who can speak credibly to each piece without losing sight of what the employer actually needs. David’s background in broker channel development and large-group benefits brings exactly that to our North Carolina team,” said John Cataldo, group vice president of sales, Southern Divisions. 

“When employers evaluate a PEO, they want to know whether the service will match the promise,” said Blanchard. “Engage has the proof behind its model, including high client satisfaction, strong retention and access to HR Consultants who are licensed employment attorneys. That gives business owners and referral partners something meaningful to evaluate beyond price or platform.” 

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.