The Liberty Group Acquires Michigan Staffing Division of Full House Marketing

The Halifax Group Invests in The Liberty Group

June 23, 2022

Staffing & HR

The Halifax Group completed an investment in The Liberty Group, a Houston-based provider of specialty temporary staffing, executive search, and employee screening services serving the multifamily residential real estate industry. The company, founded in 1977 and operating in 30 markets across 23 states, was previously owned by Merit Capital Partners and Six Pillars Partners; terms were not disclosed.

Merit Capital Partners and Six Pillars Partners Recapitalize The Liberty Group

July 16, 2021

Staffing & HR

Merit Capital Partners and Six Pillars Partners, in partnership with The Liberty Group founder Ken Bohan, have acquired The Liberty Group, a Houston-based specialty temporary staffing and executive search firm serving the U.S. multi-family real estate industry. Merit provided subordinated debt and equity for the recapitalization to support growth and expand Liberty's on-site staffing, executive search and onboarding capabilities; the company was represented by Capital Alliance.

The Liberty Group Acquires Apartment Advantage

November 4, 2022

Staffing & HR

The Liberty Group, a portfolio company of The Halifax Group, has acquired Apartment Advantage, a Pacific Northwest apartment staffing and training provider. The deal expands Liberty's multifamily staffing footprint into the Portland, Oregon market and strengthens its presence in the Seattle area; terms were not disclosed.

Hospitality Staffing Solutions Acquires FoodStaff

February 25, 2019

Staffing & HR

Hospitality Staffing Solutions (HSS) has acquired FoodStaff, a Charleston-based provider of food and beverage personnel that will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary with its brand retained. The acquisition expands HSS's service capabilities in food & beverage staffing across its national branch network and aims to deepen support for clients in hospitality, education, corporate dining and events.

Hilb Group Acquires Michigan-based Property & Casualty Agency

December 1, 2025

Insurance

The Hilb Group, a Carlyle-backed insurance brokerage based in Richmond, Virginia, has acquired a Michigan-based property and casualty agency effective December 1, 2025. The acquisition expands Hilb Group's property and casualty footprint across the Midwest as part of its ongoing roll-up strategy.

BayMark Health Services Acquires Liberty Bay Recovery Center

December 15, 2020

Healthcare Services

BayMark Health Services has acquired Liberty Bay Recovery Center, a residential substance use disorder treatment facility in Portland, Maine, marking BayMark's first U.S.-based residential treatment center. The acquisition expands BayMark's continuum of care into residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services; Mertz Taggart represented Liberty Bay in the transaction.