Engage PEO Grows Sales Team in the Midwest

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – June 22, 2026 – Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, today announced that Amanda Donatell has joined the company as vice president of sales, Minnesota. In this role, Donatell will focus on growing Engage’s client base across Minnesota and nationwide by working with employers and professional advisors seeking PEO services backed by a high level of HR expertise.

“Amanda brings a useful mix of PEO sales experience and firsthand business ownership,” said Jay Starkman, CEO of Engage PEO. “She has sold HR and payroll solutions, built client relationships and also run a business herself. That perspective matters because she knows the pressure business owners face when they are trying to grow while staying focused on their people, operations and customers. We’re excited to welcome Amanda to our national sales team.”

“Amanda is the kind of sales professional who fits well within Engage’s national growth strategy,” said Patrice Alvino, group vice president of sales, Northern Divisions. “As we continue building a strong, well-aligned sales organization, we are focused on people who understand their markets, know how to work with referral partners and can clearly communicate what makes Engage’s service model different. Amanda brings that perspective to Minnesota, and we’re pleased to welcome her to the team.”

Donatell brings experience with a large national PEO, along with a background in technology sales across financial services, sales and marketing. Most recently, she exceeded sales targets by developing client relationships, identifying business needs and delivering tailored HR and payroll solutions. Earlier in her career, she held account executive roles in the technology sector, working with financial institutions and teams across multiple industries. She also opened the first Minnesota franchise location of a home renovation services company, which earned top franchise recognition in 2022 and 2023.

“Running a business gave me a different appreciation for what employers are managing every day,” said Donatell. “You have to make smart decisions with limited time, and you need partners who make things clearer, not harder. Engage gives employers access to HR Consultants who are licensed employment attorneys, along with the hands-on support they need to manage HR with more confidence. I’m excited to bring that kind of support to more businesses in Minnesota and across the country.”

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.