NORMAN, Okla., Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) recently announced that Hank Johnson, Director of Risk Management & Legal Compliance of Nextep, Inc. has been elected to the association’s Leadership Council.
A well-known industry leader, Johnson has served on the NAPEO Board of Directors since 2022 and brings a wealth of experience to his position as the council’s Oklahoma Chair.
“I am honored to serve as the NAPEO Leadership Council Chair for the state of Oklahoma,” Johnson said. “State laws are ever-changing and I look forward to working with NAPEO to ensure our state continues its favorable treatment of PEOs and small businesses.”
Johnson will play a key role in leading NAPEO’s Leadership Councils, which provide local forums for members to network and participate in state government affairs initiatives. The Leadership Councils routinely meet to provide valuable input on local policy, coordinate grassroots efforts, discuss government affairs and legislative activities, and act as the voice of the NAPEO membership in a particular state or region.
About Nextep
Nextep is a leading provider of human resources solutions, offering a comprehensive, tech-forward suite of services, including payroll, employee benefits, HR consulting, and risk and compliance support. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service, Nextep helps businesses of all sizes thrive. For more information on how a PEO helps a business, visit nextep.com/services/peo or https://www.nextep.com/schedule-meeting/.
About NAPEO
The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) is The Voice of the PEO Industry™. PEOs provide payroll, benefits, regulatory compliance assistance, and other HR services to small and mid-sized companies. NAPEO’s mission is to grow, promote, and support the PEO industry. NAPEO advocates for the interests of PEOs at all levels of government and provides robust member resources, vital networking and referrals, relevant and timely education, and effective public relations and marketing support.
