PrestigePEO Expands West Coast Footprint with Acquisition of O2 Employment Services
MELVILLE, N.Y. and REDDING, Calif., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PrestigePEO, a leading professional employer organization (PEO) providing HR and employee benefits solutions to businesses nationwide, has acquired O2 Employment Services, a premier PEO and HR outsourcing firm based in Redding, California.
This acquisition—PrestigePEO’s sixth—strengthens its presence in the western United States and enhances its ability to offer employers premium benefits, advanced HR technology, and comprehensive outsourcing services nationwide. Founded in 2001, O2 Employment Services has earned a strong reputation among small- and mid-sized businesses for providing full-service employment solutions and compliance expertise within the nation’s most complex and heavily regulated labor markets.
“PrestigePEO is thrilled to partner with O2 Employment Services. The company’s strong leadership and talented team of professionals have built an impressive West Coast presence and reputation,” said Andrew Lubash, Founder and CEO of PrestigePEO. “We look forward to joining forces to expand our service delivery to employers and brokers throughout the region.”
O2 Employment Services’ team is remaining in place, ensuring continuity for clients while also supporting PrestigePEO’s market expansion. “O2 has built trusted, long-term relationships through its client-focused approach and holistic employment support,” said Heidi Pond, Co-founder and CEO of O2 Employment Services. “Joining PrestigePEO allows us to scale that mission, expand our capabilities, and deliver even greater value to businesses in California and beyond.”
Lubash added, “Heidi Pond has built a strong company with a community-focused, service-oriented culture. As PrestigePEO continues to expand organically and through acquisitions, this partnership is a powerful opportunity to align values and support employers navigating the complexities of the country’s most regulated employment environments.”
About PrestigePEO
PrestigePEO is one of the nation’s fastest growing PEOs, providing employers with outsourcing solutions that include Fortune 500 employee benefits, payroll management, HR and compliance support, and risk management. PrestigePEO is ranked among the top 1% of PEOs by maintaining all three major industry credentials: IRS Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) status, Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC) accreditation, and Certification Institute (CI) Workers’ Compensation Risk Management certification. This elite distinction ensures financial stability, compliance, and security for payroll, taxes, and employee benefits. PrestigePEO has been repeatedly named to the Inc. 5000 list and recognized by Crain’s as a top workplace. To learn more, visit www.prestigepeo.com.
About O2 Employment Services
Founded in 2001 by Heidi Pond and Chris Corrigan, O2 Employment Services assists employers with managing the complex administrative responsibilities associated with human resources, payroll, benefits, and staffing. Originally established as Teamwork HR and expanded with the addition of O2 Staffing in 2009, both divisions operate under the unified O2 Employment Services brand. O2 Employment Services is a leader in the California market, helping businesses attract qualified talent, mitigate HR-related challenges, reduce workers’ compensation claims, improve efficiency, and maintain compliance with ever-evolving labor regulations. O2 Employment Services is a leading employer in its region and proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. To learn more, visit www.o2employmentservices.com.
CONTACT: For media inquiries, please contact: Jay Zamft Director of Marketing, PrestigePEO Email: jzamft@prestigepeo.com Phone: 516-692-8505 Website: www.prestigepeo.com
