Mission – Our Core Purpose
To deliver high touch HR services and benefits that bring peace of mind to business owners and employees.
PrestigePEO was founded by current partner and CEO Andrew “Andy” Lubash in 1998. Working as insurance brokers at the time, Andy and his partner noticed his clients needed more than just employee benefits – they needed full-service support to help them manage the process, and other HR operations, end-to-end.
Recognizing the market gap, Lubash went on to offer turnkey solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs, which led to greater demand as clients realized the value of this kind of comprehensive HR support. Andy partnered with brokers like himself to expand his business, eventually building out a robust team of experienced professionals to help his clients with all aspects of employee benefits and HR management.
As the business grew, Prestige Employee Administrators evolved into the full-service PEO it is now. PrestigePEO provides integrated, end-to-end outsourced solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) for managing all integral benefits and human resources operations. This includes support for employee benefits management, payroll administration, workers’ compensation, compliance, and HR guidance, among other areas. PrestigePEO’s full spectrum of solutions helps SMBs lower employee benefit costs, reduce administrative workloads, and manage critical HR functions. And since we’re a PEO founded by brokers, we remain committed to expanding our broker partnerships as well.
You started your business because you had a great idea. We started ours to take care of the rest.
PrestigePEO is among only 1% of PEOs accredited by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC), certified (CI) through Workers Comp Risk Management and classified as a Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) by the IRS – demonstrating financial stability and strict adherence with a diverse range of regulatory and security standards. This level of accreditation ensures full financial protection for each of our clients.
PrestigePEO is ranked #11 out of over 487 PEOs nationwide and licensed to support clients in all 50 states.
Our History
We’re proud of our history and growth here at PrestigePEO. From market expansions, to opening new offices, to winning numerous industry awards, below are some of our crowning achievements over the last two decades. We’re excited to continue adding to our amazing story each step of the way.
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1998
Opened an office in Woodbury, NY with 2 employees.
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1998
Became a member of NAPEO (National Association of Professional Employer Organizations).
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2008
Recognized as one of America’s fastest growing businesses by
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2010
Moved corporate headquarters to 10,000 sq. ft. facility in Melville, NY.
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2010
Achieved Workers’ Compensation Risk Management Certification.
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2011
Recognized in Top 125 Privately Owned Companies, Crain’s NY Business for the first time.
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2013
Celebrated 15-year anniversary.
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2017
One of the first PEOs nationwide to receive IRS CPEO Certification.
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2017
Andrew Lubash, Partner & CEO, elected Secretary / Treasurer NAPEO Board of Directors.
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2018
Celebrated 20-year anniversary.
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2019
Andrew Lubash attended PEO Capital Summit in Washington, DC.
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2019
Awarded LIBN Best Places to Work.
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2019
Achieved ESAC Accreditation, the gold standard for PEO best practices.
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2019
Opened office in Tampa, Florida.
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2019
Andrew Lubash elected Chairman of NAPEO Board of Directors.
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2019
Prestige selected as small business finalist in the HIA-LI 25th Annual Business Achievement Awards.
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2020
Unveiled PrestigeGO HR mobile app linking clients directly with dedicated specialists.
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2020
Partnered with FinFit to offer client financial wellness resources.
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2020
Partnered with ExpensePath to offer integrated expense reporting and payroll.
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2020
Partnered with Norton Benefits to offer clients LifeLock.
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2020
Launched focused Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative.
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2021
Partnered with TriSpan, a leading private equity firm.
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2021
Unveiled mobile app, PrestigeGO, Version 2.0.
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2021
Partnership with Signature Bank to offer clients exclusive savings on PEO services and corporate banking.
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2021
2X Gold ABA Stevie Award Winner
Company of the Year –
Business & Professional Services. -
2021
PrestigePEO expands to
The Carolinas.
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2021
PrestigePEO expands to
Virginia/DC Metro.
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2022
PrestigePEO expands to
Southeastern Region.
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2022
Opened Arlington, Virginia
office
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2022
Opened Woodbridge, New Jersey office
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2023
PrestigePEO acquires Advantage Personnel Resources, LLC.
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2024
2023 BIG Awards for Business in the Small Business of the Year category.
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2024
PrestigePEO Ranks #18 on Crain’s New York Business’ Largest Privately Held Companies List for 2023
Market Expansion
Tri-State Area
Melville
(Headquarters)
538 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 311
Melville, NY 11747
866-445-9836
866-521-5953
The Carolinas
North Carolina
1550 Aviation Pkwy, Suite 204
Morrisville, NC 27560
Sales/Support: 844-433-0264
Virginia/DC Metro
Virginia
1530 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 634
Arlington, VA 22209
866-445-9836
866-521-5953
Southeast Region
Sunrise
StaffLink Outsourcing,
a PrestigePEO company
1371 Sawgrass Corporate Pkwy
Sunrise, FL 33323
Sales/Support: 954-423-8262/877-899-LINK
Tampa
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway, Suite 150
Tampa, FL 33634
866-445-9836
866-521-5953
Gainesville
Formerly, Advantage Personnel Resources
4907 NW 43rd St., Ste A
Gainesville, FL 32606
Sales/Support: 352-495-7719/866-415-8821
Our Team
It takes incredible leaders to deliver best-in-class HR support – and we’re proud of ours. From senior leadership to each of our Human Resources Business Partners on the ground, everyone at PrestigePEO shares a dedication to helping our clients achieve their HR goals.
Andrew Lubash
Chief Executive Officer
As a founding partner and CEO at PrestigePEO, Andrew is fundamental in promoting the PrestigePEO brand, negotiating employee benefit plan renewals, providing guidance on Workers’ Compensation and EPLI renewals, and managing the PrestigePEO 401(k) plan.
Andrew enjoys the client and industry relationships he’s built over the years. Those relationships are what bring him to work every day. Andrew is especially proud that even as PrestigePEO grows, the business continues to maintain the small company, family atmosphere.
Beyond his executive leadership role with PrestigePEO, Andrew also serves on the board of directors at the National Association of Professional Employer Organization (NAPEO). In prior roles, Andy served as NAPEO’s Chairman, Vice-Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, and as Chair of NAPEO’s State Government Affairs Committee. He has been a speaker for organizations such as the Institute for Financial Planning, The Nassau County Dental Society, The National Association of Health Underwriters, and the American Society for Certified Public Accountants.
Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics and Finance from SUNY Oneonta. He currently lives in Woodbury, NY, and prides himself on being a wealth of all-things trivia, from movie quotes to unusual sports statistics.
Robyn Rusignuolo
Chief Operating Officer
Robyn brings strong operational leadership and a legal background in PEO and HR Technology to our organization. She is joining us from Gale Healthcare Solutions, a private-equity backed staffing platform with over 50,000 employees, where she held the position of Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. She previously spent 9 years with Modern Business Associates, where she led a 30,000-employee national PEO in roles including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Legal Officer, and member of its Board of Directors. Robyn’s experience also includes serving in Executive Vice President and Vice President roles with the Premier Family of Companies, which included PEOple Premier Inc. & Community Health Solutions of America. While there, she ran multiple business units, including a PEO, and helped lead M&A efforts, including both acquisitions and two significant sales to Fortune 500 companies. Robyn also co-founded and built SoleVenture, a technology platform delivering automated HR and compliance support to gig economy workers.
Robyn is a New Jersey native and lifelong Adirondacks enthusiast. Along with her husband Andy, she is relocating to Long Island from St. Petersburg, Florida, this month. Robyn is active in her community and has served on several Boards (both private and non-profit), including recently serving as a founding officer of the Gale Healthcare Foundation. She has been a member of the American Stage Theatre Company’s Board of Trustees since 2016, including serving as its Board Chair from 2019 through 2021.
Robyn is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Stetson University College of Law. She has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2006.
Joe Dodgson
Chief Information & Technology Officer
I have 25 years of experience in business service outsourcing industries. I have worked in PEO, Workers’ Compensation, and technology industries. Prior to Prestige, I served as the COO of a PEO in St. Petersburg, FL. I worked in the Workers’ compensation space providing Insurance to over 100 PEO’s. I co-founded a PEO in Arizona. I have served as a technology and operations leader throughout my career. My success, has been and will continue to be, providing technology solutions to companies and clients to create a world class customer experience.
Roxana Arostegui
Chief Accounting Officer
Roxana Arostegui is a highly accomplished and results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience leading accounting operations in the PEO industry. With a proven record of implementing strategic initiatives and software integrations, she possesses financial reporting and compliance expertise and inspires teams toward excellence. Adept at fostering relationships and applying innovative solutions to streamline processes and enhance organizational efficiency, Roxana is dedicated to driving continuous improvement and delivering impactful results in dynamic and challenging environments.
Outside of work, Roxana lives in Florida with her husband, David. They are both big sports fanatics, especially when it comes to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They love to travel, preferring tropical destinations but always looking for great hiking spots when visiting the mountains.
Heather Keefer Saulsbury
Executive Vice President
Heather Keefer Saulsbury serves as the Executive Vice President of PrestigePEO and has been an innovative senior level professional in the Professional Employer Organization industry for well over two decades. Her experience encompasses a span of PEO aptitudes inclusive of production, operational efficiencies, vendor relations, marketing, and client experience. She oversees the Prestige acquisition in FL, StaffLink Outsourcing LLC. Additionally, as the Executive Vice President of PrestigePEO, she works to ensure continued success in growth strategy through PEO client procurement, as well as successful Marketing positioning for the breadth of the PrestigePEO initiative.
Heather is based in South Florida, and is a graduate of the University of Florida. Her personal time is spent enjoying family activities with her four children. She is an active member in NAPEO and contributing writer for PEO Insider magazine.
Elisabeth Shaw
Vice President, General Counsel
Elisabeth joined the Prestige team in October 2022. As General Counsel, Elisabeth works closely with management members on matters impacting Prestige and the PEO industry.
Elisabeth started her legal career over a decade ago in civil litigation before moving in-house at another PEO. She holds a Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law and an Executive LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. Elisabeth serves on the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations’ Legal Advisory Council and enjoys collaborating with other professionals in the PEO industry.
Elisabeth lives with her husband, Chris, in Florida with their four cats. She enjoys 5k races, boating, listening to podcasts, and reading in her spare time.
Kathleen Hoffmann-Brown
Vice President, National Benefits
Kathleen joined the PrestigePEO team in September 2022. She has been in the group insurance field for more than 30 years and has held various strategic roles over the course of her career. She has previously worked for various local and national carriers, consulted with property and casualty firms, and owned a brokerage firm for over 10 years in Chinatown, NYC. Kathleen has a history of building strong service teams to accommodate the needs of all partners including brokers, general agents, their clients, and their employees.
Kathleen holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics from St. Michael’s College in Burlington, Vermont. She currently lives in Huntington, NY, and enjoys spending time with her family, her dogs, and playing golf.
Joey McCormick
Vice President, Payroll
Joey oversees all aspects of payroll operations and payroll processes and procedures. He enjoys being a part of a motivated team focused on delivering personalized service and contributing to the overall growth of Prestige.
Before joining Prestige, Joey helped implement new payroll systems across six different conversion projects, while training and supporting internal operations teams. Joey looks back on this work with fulfillment, knowing that both the clients and his internal staff were operating in an effective and efficient manner.
Outside of his role with Prestige, Joey is a resident of Patchogue, NY, where he enjoys spending time with family and friends and attending concerts and sporting events. Most often, you can find Joey at Buffalo Bills games, as Joey is both a season ticket holder and proud member of the Bills Mafia.
Melissa Marri Cote
Vice President, Operations
Melissa Marri Cote joins PrestigePEO with an impressive background in Implementation, Benefits, and Operations. She previously worked for a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) as the Vice President of Implementation and Operations. During her tenure there, she established the company’s Implementation Department and spearheaded collaborative efforts among diverse teams of both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a superior client experience. She brings 25 years of experience in the Benefits industry and a diverse background in Sales, Account Management, Client Success, Operations, Project Management, and Vendor/Provider Relations. She leverages this experience in her role as VP of Operations, leading our Implementation team and Benefits Operations, as well as related technology and process optimization.
Mike Saltzstein
Vice President, Risk Management
Mike Salztstein is a seasoned risk management expert with over two decades of experience in the industry. He holds a Diploma in Risk from Harvard Business School and has earned professional certifications from the Association of Risk Management (ARM) and the Insurance Institutes of America. Mike’s extensive background includes managing partner roles at EKI/ARM, chief risk officer positions at multiple PEOs, healthcare, and retail companies, as well as senior director roles at a retail company.
As Chief of Operations at YS.com, Mike successfully led the company through three business combinations, ultimately selling to an F-500 company in just 10 months and generating $250 million in income. He is a highly skilled risk manager with expertise in workers’ compensation, underwriting, and safety staff implementation.
Mike has presented at NAPEO conferences and is a member of the organization since 1998. He is known for his innovative approach to risk management and has developed 10+ underwriting models to help clients achieve significant cost savings. With his unique blend of industry expertise and business acumen, Mike is well-equipped to provide valuable insights and guidance to organizations seeking to optimize their risk management strategies.
Looking Ahead
Since TriSpan’s acquisition of PrestigePEO, the company has acquired 3 new PEOs throughout the U.S. PrestigePEO will continue to grow its family of brands through these strategic market expansions, new broker partnerships and improved service models. All small – mid – size businesses can succeed when they utilize a PEO, and by creating more opportunities to serve expanded communities, more business owners can look to PrestigePEO as a partner in their corner.
Prestige is a proud member of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO). Prestige’s leadership team serves on the NAPEO board of directors and holds senior committee positions to advocate for PEOs at all levels of government. As a leader in the PEO industry, Prestige continues to pave the way for business owners to navigate through Health Care Reform and Federal, State & Local employment compliance issues.