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<\/a><\/a>\nAllen will remain actively involved during a planned transition period and will continue serving on the company\u2019s Board of Directors, while maintaining an ownership stake in the business. He will also serve as a Senior Advisor to the executive team on a go-forward basis.<\/p>
\nSince co-founding G&A Partners in 1995, Allen has helped grow the company into one of the nation\u2019s leading PEOs and HR services providers, serving more than 6,000 clients and 130,000 worksite employees nationwide, with over 850 employees across the country. G&A Partners expanded nationally from its Houston beginnings, completed 30 accretive acquisitions, strengthened its reputation for client service excellence and workplace culture, and earned repeated recognition for its growth, including a record-breaking 20 appearances on Inc. Magazine\u2019s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.<\/p>
\n\u201cBuilding G&A Partners alongside our incredible employees, clients, and partners has been the honor of a lifetime,\u201d said Allen. \u201cWe started with a mission to deliver world-class HR services that empower people to achieve their dreams and pursue their passions. I\u2019m proud G&A has grown into an organization that positively impacts thousands of companies and hundreds of thousands of workers across the country. I\u2019m humbled by what we\u2019ve built together and excited about the company\u2019s future under Jeff\u2019s proven and mission-aligned leadership.\u201d<\/p>
\nJeff Williams brings deep leadership experience in the HCM, PEO, benefits administration, professional services, and insurance industries. He has achieved an exceptional track record of driving growth and innovation for tech-enabled services leaders.<\/p>
\nAs President and CEO of Aptia, a leading professional services firm providing benefits administration, pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Williams led the company\u2019s successful carveout from Marsh McLennan. During his tenure, Aptia transformed into a standalone market leader that delivered strong client outcomes, industry-leading NPS performance, and a compelling new brand.<\/p>
\nPrior to Aptia, Williams served as an executive and corporate officer at Paychex, where he managed a $1.5 billion P&L and helped propel the company\u2019s mid-market and Administrative Services Organization (ASO) business to 17% compound annual growth. Earlier in his career, Williams held executive positions at Alight, ADP, and Aon, as well as companies acquired by Vodafone and Rogers Communications.<\/p>
\nAcross his leadership roles, Williams has built high-performing go-to-market engines, expanded margins, strengthened client performance, and led organizations with thousands of employees to strong operating results while creating thriving workplace cultures.<\/p>
\nWilliams will partner with the G&A executive leadership team to deliver on the company\u2019s strategic direction and continued investments in client experience, service capabilities, and growth initiatives as demand for outsourced HR and workforce management solutions accelerates nationwide.<\/p>
\n\u201cI\u2019m honored to join G&A Partners at such an exciting moment in the company\u2019s journey,\u201d said Williams. \u201cJohn, Tony Grijalva, and the leadership team have built an extraordinary organization with an outstanding reputation and tremendous momentum. As workforce challenges continue evolving for employers nationwide, G&A Partners is uniquely positioned to help small and mid-sized businesses grow, support their employees, and navigate the future of work. I\u2019m excited to partner with this talented team to build on that foundation and continue expanding the company\u2019s impact.\u201d<\/p>
\nPEOs and HR service providers have become essential growth partners for small and midsize companies, providing the expertise and infrastructure these businesses need to navigate rising healthcare costs, evolving workplace regulations, and increasing demand for employee retention and workforce flexibility. Allen\u2019s and Williams\u2019 strategic transition plan, along with Allen\u2019s upcoming Senior Advisor role, ensure continuity in G&A Partners\u2019 leadership and its unmatched commitment to service excellence and innovation.<\/p>
\nAccording to the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO),<\/a> businesses that use a PEO grow faster, experience lower employee turnover, and are significantly less likely to go out of business compared to companies that manage HR internally. The PEO industry now supports millions of worksite employees nationwide and continues to expand as companies seek strategic partners to manage increasingly complex HR, benefits, payroll, and compliance responsibilities.<\/p> \n\u201cI could not be happier to welcome Jeff to the G&A Partners family,\u201d Allen added. \u201cHis leadership will guide and build on our exceptional organization, and the people who\u2019ve made it all possible. I hope his time at G&A will be as rewarding and inspiring as mine has been.\u201d<\/p> \nAbout G&A Partners<\/b><\/a><\/p> \nG&A Partners, a leading national HR outsourcing provider and professional employer organization (PEO), has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses for over 30 years. By delivering world-class services in HR administration<\/a>, benefits<\/a>, payroll<\/a>, and compliance<\/a>, small and mid-sized businesses gain the time and freedom they need to focus on what matters most\u2014their employees, products and services, and their customers. Headquartered in Houston<\/a>, G&A Partners operates a network of regional offices<\/a> across the U.S., delivering localized support through a national infrastructure of trusted HR experts.<\/p>