Houston-based G&A Partners announced today it is expanding into Iowa and Nebraska with its acquisition of Des Moines human resources outsourcing provider Focus OneSource. Michael Teachout and John Hovey started Focus OneSource in 2008 to serve smaller businesses. G&A is retaining all of Focus OneSource’s leadership team and staff to leverage the company’s long-standing relationships in the area and ease the transition, according to a release. Teachout will lead G&A’s new Iowa office and serve as its director of strategic alliances. “We are excited about this transaction,” Teachout said. “When we started looking for a partner to help us continue to grow, G&A Partners was a natural fit. Our companies align well culturally and operationally, and both our clients and employees will benefit from the combination.” This acquisition is G&A’s 11th in the last four years.