G&A Partners' Stephen Calvert Named to NAPEO Board of Directors

Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel brings employment law, M&A, and government relations expertise to help PEO clients and leaders navigate rising complexity and industry expansion.

HOUSTON — September 18, 2026 — G&A Partners, a leading national HR outsourcing provider and professional employer organization (PEO), today announced that Stephen Calvert, the company's Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, has been named to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO). The appointment became official during NAPEO's 2026 Annual Conference & Marketplace in Marco Island, Florida.

G&A Partners has a longstanding history on NAPEO's board, which reflects the company’s continued investment in advancing the PEO industry. Calvert's appointment continues that legacy at a moment when regulatory and legal expertise is critical to the small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) it serves.

That value is especially relevant in light of recent findings from G&A Partners' inaugural SMB Readiness Report, which found that 87% of SMBs say economic conditions have changed how they operate their businesses, while 51% report rising compliance costs. The results underscore the pressures pushing many SMB employers to seek outside expertise as they navigate changing regulations, workforce decisions, and rising operating costs.

"NAPEO has spent decades building the resources and advocacy that make the PEO model work for small businesses, and I'm honored to help guide that work forward,” said Calvert. “The regulatory shifts employers are facing today are only getting more complex, and I look forward to bringing a legal and compliance perspective to the board's priorities.”

NAPEO is the leading trade association for the PEO industry, representing PEOs and the service providers that support them. The association advocates on behalf of the industry at the federal and state level, sets professional standards, and provides research, education, and networking resources that help member PEOs deliver stronger outcomes for the small and mid-sized businesses they serve.

About G&A Partners

G&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, 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., delivering localized support through a national infrastructure of trusted HR experts.

About Stephen Calvert

Calvert joined G&A Partners in April 2020 and leads the company's legal and compliance functions, overseeing all legal matters nationwide and internationally. Before joining G&A, he held senior legal roles, including general counsel and chief counsel positions at large public and private companies across the transportation, energy, utilities, and government contracting industries.