G&A Partners Acquires New York-Based CPEO Firm Ethan Allen HR Services, Expanding PEO and HR Outsourcing Capabilities in the Northeast

Acquisition strengthens G&A’s presence in the Hudson Valley and enhances HR, benefits, and technology offerings for small and mid-sized businesses

Acquisition Highlights

• Regional Expansion: G&A Partners acquires Ethan Allen HR Services, a long‑tenured CPEO serving the Hudson Valley region.
• Enhanced Client Resources: Clients gain access to expanded HR technology, broader employee benefits options, and a national‑scale service infrastructure.
• Expanded Carrier Portfolio: G&A adds Anthem group medical plans to its existing Aetna and Cigna offerings.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--G&A Partners, a leading professional employer organization (PEO) and human resources outsourcing provider, announced today its acquisition of Ethan Allen HR Services, an Ethan Allen WorkForce Solutions company and prominent IRS-Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) provider based in Poughkeepsie, New York.

About Ethan Allen: A Legacy of HR Excellence

• Founded in 1992 in the Hudson Valley, Ethan Allen has been providing nearly 35 years of continuous HR service and support to small businesses across the region.
• Ethan Allen has exceptional client retention, with some relationships spanning decades.
• The company offers comprehensive HR outsourcing services, including HR/payroll management, benefits administration, recruitment, and HR compliance services.

Acquisition Expands G&A’s New York Presence and Benefits Offerings, Providing Ethan Allen Clients with Additional Resources

“The addition of Ethan Allen HR Services not only allows us to expand into the Hudson River Valley, but it also adds another tenured client service team who can further support our New York clients,” said G&A President and CEO John W. Allen. “We are also excited to broaden our benefits portfolio, adding a variety of Anthem group medical plans to our existing Aetna and Cigna offerings. This acquisition builds on our presence in the Northeast, where we’ve experienced remarkable success and growth.”

Moving forward, Ethan Allen HR Services President Dean Domenico will devote his time to growing Ethan Allen Staffing and Ethan Allen Recruitment, which will continue as independent companies under their current ownership. He remains committed to ensuring that his HR clients transition smoothly to G&A and continue to grow and prosper with their help and resources. “Ethan Allen HR Services has always been committed to delivering exceptional service and HR solutions to our clients,” said Domenico. “As we’ve grown, we recognized that continuing to raise the bar requires deeper infrastructure, advanced tools, and expanded support. Partnering with G&A allows us to combine the personalized service our clients value with the scale, technology, and expertise of a national leader. This decision ensures our clients receive the best of both worlds — the same trusted team and service model, now strengthened by G&A’s resources.”

G&A Partners, named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies a record-setting 20 times, continues to pursue growth opportunities and support the businesses it’s proud to serve. With this acquisition, G&A will provide best-in-class HR services, employee benefits, and technology to over 6,000 clients and 130,000 worksite employees nationwide.

Ethan Allen HR Services was represented by McHenry Consulting and McDaniel Wolff, PLLC. G&A Partners was represented by Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, PC.

About G&A Partners

G&A Partners, a leading national professional employer organization (PEO), has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses for 30 years. By delivering world-class services in HR administration, benefits, payroll, and compliance, small and mid-sized businesses gain the time and freedom they need to focus on what matters most—their employees, products and services, and their customers. Headquartered in Houston, G&A Partners operates a network of regional offices across the U.S., including New York City, delivering localized support through a national infrastructure of trusted HR experts.

About Ethan Allen HR Services

Ethan Allen HR Services (EAHR) is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) headquartered in Poughkeepsie, New York. Founded in 1992, EAHR provides tailored, expert HR solutions to clients of all sizes and industries. From payroll and benefits to HR compliance and risk management, EAHR partners closely with clients to support their workforce needs. What began as a Hudson Valley–based organization now serves clients and worksite employees nationwide.