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ENGAGE PEO EXPANDS PRESENCE IN THE MIDWEST

Charlie Backer Joins Engage in St. Louis

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – April 5, 2023 – Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S., today announced that Charlie Backer has joined the company as Vice President of Sales. He is based in St. Louis, MO, and is focused on adding new clients in the Midwest and nationally.

“Charlie’s combined experience in PEO sales and as a small business entrepreneur brings valuable insight to a growing region for Engage,” said CEO Jay Starkman. “I am excited to welcome Charlie to the Engage team.”

“It’s an exciting moment in the PEO industry, and I’m thrilled to champion Engage’s mission to Expect More that aligns with my own philosophy in service to partners and clients,” said Charlie Backer, vice president of sales at Engage.

Charlie Backer has 15 years of sales experience, building and growing referral partner relationships, including more than ten years in the HRIS and PEO industries. He has been #1 in sales and submissions in various roles.

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

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