About Us

Creating flexible benefits for an evolving workforce
At PTO Exchange, we pioneer innovative solutions at the intersection of employee benefits and financial wellness. With a mission to empower organizations and their workforce, we redefine the utilization of accrued Paid Time Off (PTO). In an era marked by financial challenges, our platform allows employees to convert unused PTO into personalized benefits, addressing their unique financial needs and priorities. Discover how PTO Exchange can revolutionize your benefits strategy and foster a positive workplace culture.
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Our Team

Meet The Team
Meet the exceptional individuals behind PTO Exchange, a team dedicated to transforming the landscape of employee benefits. Our leadership brings a wealth of experience in HR, finance, and technology, converging their expertise to redefine the utilization of paid time off.
Rob Whalen
Rob Whalen
Co-Founder / CEO
Todd Lucas
Todd Lucas
Co-Founder / CTO
Rob Schwend
Rob Schwend
Vice President of Product and Integration
Josh Reinhard
Josh Reinhard
Vice President of Sales
Steve Armstrong
Steve Armstrong
Vice President of Finance and Operations
In The Press

Discover what the media is saying about PTO Exchange. Explore our press hits to stay informed about the transformative impact we're making on employee benefits.

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Revisiting PTO Exchange and Employee Options for Paid Leave

Halfway through 2024, employers are still exploring ways to unlock the value of employees’ earned, and unused time off and offer attractive benefits.

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How HR Teams Can Build a High-Performance Tech Stack

With all of the HR challenges over the past four years, it’s never been more critical for companies to build a robust HR tech stack that makes workforce management more effective and streamlined.

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How PTO Conversion Programs Can Help HR Teams Recruit Top Talent

In today's labor market, a benefits package that meets employees' evolving demands is among the most important competitive differentiators HR teams can offer.

SIA Healthy Workplace Culture for Attracting Top Talent
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Rob Whalen: A Healthy Workplace Culture Is Vital for Attracting Top Talent Competitive salaries and solid benefits like 401(k) matches matter, but they're no longer enough on their...

World At Work High Costs Drive Big Shifts
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How High Costs Will Drive Big Shifts in Employee Benefits in 2026 As inflation and surging healthcare costs push benefits prices higher, most employers are set to pass those costs...

HR Daily Advisor Five Trends That Will Define 2026 for HR
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HR Daily Advisor Five Trends That Will ...

Five Trends That Will Define 2026 for HR Teams The past few years have thrown employees through one disruption after another, COVID, inflation, the end of remote-work defaults, and...

Discover How PTO Exchange Is Drastically Reducing Employee Turnover

The PTO Exchange platform has helped hundreds of clients reduce turnover and save PTO dollars. See how we do it here.