Generational Group Advises Employ Partners Incorporated in Strategic Transaction with AnDek Holdings

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Employ Partners Incorporated to AnDek Holdings. The acquisition closed June 29, 2026.

Founded in 2003 by Larkin Dailey, Employ Partners has grown into one of North Georgia's most respected staffing and recruiting firms, serving businesses throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, the company provides temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, payroll, and recruiting services across a broad range of industries, including administrative, accounting, human resources, manufacturing, warehouse, skilled trades, and professional staffing. For more than two decades, Employ Partners has earned a reputation for exceptional customer service, long-term client relationships, and customized workforce solutions that help businesses build strong teams while connecting job seekers with meaningful career opportunities.

Employ Partners will join AnDek Holdings, a Cartersville, Georgia-based staffing organization led by Raymond Clawson. Over more than 35 years in the staffing industry, Clawson has built AnDek into a growing family of staffing companies with 11 offices across four states. AnDek's approach combines the resources and expertise of a larger organization with the local leadership, relationships, and entrepreneurial culture that have made each company successful.

The transaction expands AnDek Holdings' presence in Georgia while positioning Employ Partners for continued growth and expanded opportunities. As part of the transaction, Dailey has joined AnDek Holdings as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, where she will help support the growth and success of AnDek's expanding portfolio of staffing companies.

"This partnership represents an exciting next chapter for Employ Partners," said Larkin Dailey, Founder of Employ Partners and Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of AnDek Holdings. "For more than 20 years, our focus has been on building lasting relationships with our clients, employees, and community. Throughout this process, it became clear that Raymond and I share the same philosophy about people, service, and long-term growth. Joining forces with AnDek allows us to build upon everything we've accomplished while creating even greater opportunities for our clients, employees, and the future of our organization."

"Employ Partners has earned an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional service and developing long-term client partnerships," said Raymond Clawson, President and CEO of AnDek Holdings. "Larkin and the entire Employ Partners team have built an exceptional organization with a culture of service and integrity that aligns perfectly with ours. We are excited to welcome Employ Partners into the AnDek family and continue building upon that strong foundation while investing in its people, clients, and future growth."

Generational Group Executive Managing Director, M&A, Eastern Region – David Fergusson, and his team led by Senior Managing Director, M&A, Julie Sandoval, with the support of Vice President, M&A, Madison Buckley successfully closed the deal. Senior Managing Director, Thomas Hamm and Senior M&A Advisor, Maria Sutej established the initial relationship with Employ Partners.

"We congratulate Larkin Dailey, Raymond Clawson, Employ Partners, and AnDek Holdings on this successful transaction," said Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group. "This partnership brings together two highly respected staffing organizations with complementary strengths and a shared commitment to excellence. We are proud to have advised on a transaction that positions both organizations for continued growth and long-term success."

About Generational Group

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 350 professionals across 17 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including M&A advisory, exit planning education, business valuation, strategic growth advisory, wealth advisory, and digital solutions.

Celebrating its 21^st year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,800 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion in 2024 and 2025.

The firm was named 2025 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in 2024 and 2025.