SAN JOSE, CALIF. & DALLAS (July 28, 2026) — Allvia, a leading workforce services platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, today announced Chris Michalak, former CEO of Alight, and Larry Dunivan, former Chief Revenue Officer of Ceridian, as independent members of its Board of Directors. Together, they bring more than six decades of leadership experience across HR technology, employee benefits, and workforce services, marking the company’s first independent director appointments.

Since launching earlier this year to help employers manage HR, benefits, and workforce operations, Allvia has expanded through the acquisitions of Melita Group, HR Pals, and Smith Communication Partners, while continuing to invest in technology, operations, and new service offerings that strengthen its workforce services platform.

“Allvia is rapidly scaling into a national workforce services platform, and attracting Chris and Larry to the Board is further validation of that trajectory,” said Fred Pettijohn, Chief Executive Officer of Allvia. “They have each helped shape organizations that employers trust, and they’ll be great thought partners as we continue expanding our platform and investing in the future.”

Michalak brings more than 30 years of leadership in health, benefits, and human capital, including his tenure as CEO of Alight, a leading benefits, payroll, and cloud solutions provider. His experience scaling technology-driven benefits platforms directly supports Allvia’s next phase of growth.

A veteran HR technology executive, Dunivan has built and scaled some of the industry’s most recognized platforms, including as CEO of Namely and Chief Revenue Officer of Ceridian, now Dayforce. That track record of scaling HR technology businesses is exactly what Allvia will draw on as it continues to scale its platform.

“Independent oversight is an important part of building an enduring company, not just a growing one,” said John Oakes, Partner at Trinity Hunt Partners and Chairman of the Allvia Board. “Chris and Larry bring that discipline and an outside perspective to the Board, which will only become more valuable as Allvia takes on more scale and complexity.”

ATLANTA (July 8th, 2026) — Smith Communication Partners (“Smith”), an Allvia company, today announced the launch of its technology-enabled compliance communications practice. As regulatory requirements grow more complex, the practice gives employers a more structured, efficient way to manage compliance communications without sacrificing accuracy or control. The launch also expands Smith’s team with experienced consultants, deepening the firm’s ability to support employers across a growing range of regulatory requirements.

Building on Smith’s long-standing expertise in employee communications, the new practice brings structure and scalability to an area that has been historically managed on an ad hoc basis. The technology-enabled workflow improves document management, version control, review and approval processes, and audit readiness, while Smith’s compliance specialists provide the judgment organizations need to deliver accurate, consistent, and compliant communications across complex organizations.

“The compliance burden on employers has grown significantly. Requirements are more frequent, more detailed, and the consequences of getting it wrong are real,” said Kelli Brown, Senior Consultant & Compliance Team Lead at Smith. “What we are building at Smith gives employers a way to adapt and stay current without consuming internal resources. Employers have needed this kind of support for a long time, and we’re glad to be the ones offering it.”

The practice supports a broad range of employer notices and required documents, including Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), Summary of Material Modifications (SMMs), Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBCs), and other required notices.

“Smith has long supported clients with compliance communications as part of our broader benefits and HR communications work, but this practice makes it a dedicated, scalable offering,” said Trey Wood, President & Managing Partner of Smith. “Adding experienced compliance professionals and purpose-built technology brings a new level of consistency and speed to this work. We’re excited to continue evolving our offerings to meet our clients’ needs.”

Allvia is actively seeking opportunities to expand the platform through partnerships with like-minded companies across the United States. For more information, visit www.allvia.com.

SAN JOSE AND ATLANTA (June 17, 2026) — Allvia, a workforce services platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, today announced its acquisition of Smith Communication Partners (“Smith”), a consulting firm specializing in workforce strategy and employee communications. Building on its partnerships with Melita Group and HR Pals, Allvia’s addition of Smith expands its capabilities, helping employers design, administer, and communicate the programs their employees depend on.

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Smith has spent more than two decades helping employers navigate some of their most consequential workforce decisions. Smith collaborates with employers to translate HR, benefits, compensation, and workforce initiatives in ways employees can understand and act on. Smith’s offerings include employee benefits, total rewards, organizational change, compliance communications, and employee engagement strategies. Trey Wood, President and Managing Partner, will continue to lead the business alongside his full leadership team.

“Smith has spent more than twenty years helping employers communicate complex workforce initiatives with clarity and trust,” said Fred Pettijohn, CEO of Allvia. “Trey and his team work where programs meet people, and that expertise is exactly what we were looking for as we build Allvia into a platform that supports employers across the full employee lifecycle.”

The addition of Smith strengthens Allvia’s ability to help employers design, administer, and communicate the programs that drive employee engagement and business performance.

“Smith has long been the firm employers call when the stakes are high and the work is complex,” said Trey Wood, President and Managing Partner of Smith. “Joining Allvia gives us the resources and platform to extend that work further, while preserving the culture and client relationships that have defined us from the start.”

Allvia is actively seeking opportunities to expand the platform through partnerships with like-minded companies across the United States. For more information, visit www.allvia.com.

SAN JOSE (March 26, 2026) — Allvia, a workforce services platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, today announced its acquisition of HR Pals, a leading provider of outsourced HR administration and employee support services for employers of all sizes. Building on Allvia’s founding partnership with Melita Group, this investment further advances the strategy to develop a scaled, integrated platform providing HR administration, benefits administration, and workforce strategy solutions.

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, HR Pals delivers fully managed HR outsourcing designed to function as an extension of clients’ internal teams. The company serves organizations nationally across HR compliance, employee relations, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and strategic HR advisory. HR Pals has been recognized for four consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and was recently named as one of America’s Best Workplaces by Best Companies Group.

“Rob and Jamie have built an exceptional business defined by high-touch service, deep expertise, and a people-first culture that closely mirrors our own,” said Fred Pettijohn, CEO of Allvia. “As employers face increasing complexity across HR, compliance, and workforce management, HR Pals strengthens our ability to deliver comprehensive, scalable solutions across the full employee lifecycle. This is exactly the kind of partnership we envisioned when we set out to build Allvia.”

Together, Allvia and HR Pals are well-positioned to support organizations with more comprehensive, technology-enabled services, Including administration, benefits management, compliance support, and employee relations, that improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and enhance the employee experience.

“We built HR Pals on the belief that all organizations deserve access to the same quality of HR expertise as the largest companies,” said Rob Shneer and Jamie Yang, Co-Founders and Managing Partners of HR Pals. “Joining Allvia offers the resources and support to extend that mission further, while preserving the culture and client-first approach that has defined our work from the start. We are excited about what this partnership means for our clients, our team, and the future of HR Pals.” Allvia is actively seeking partnerships with complementary companies across the United States. For more information, visit www.allvia.com.

ABOUT HR PALS
HR Pals is a strategic human resources partner to organizations across the country providing experienced, hands-on HR expertise and operational support without the need to build a full internal HR department. Acting as an extension of leadership teams, HR Pals helps organizations strengthen people practices, maintain compliance, and manage day-to-

HR leadership while allowing management teams to remain focused on running and growing their businesses. For more information, visit www.hrpals.com

ABOUT ALLVIA
Allvia is a national workforce services platform that helps employers simplify HR, benefits,and workforce operations so they can grow with confidence, stay compliant, and focus on their people. The company delivers integrated solutions across HR administration, benefits administration, and workforce strategy, offering both fully outsourced and modular services tailored to each client’s needs. For more information, visit www.allvia.com.

ABOUT TRINITY HUNT PARTNERS
Trinity Hunt Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm with over $2 billion of assets under management focused on building leading B2B and B2C services companies. Trinity Hunt’s mission is to provide the talent and strategic, operational, and financial capabilities needed to build entrepreneurial services companies into market leaders. Trinity Hunt was
ranked tenth amongst all firms worldwide on HEC-Dow Jones’ most recent Top Small-Cap Buyout Firms List (2024), which ranks firms based on their performance for investors across funds raised over a 10-year period 1 . For more information, visit www.trinityhunt.com.

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DALLAS (February 10, 2026) — Trinity Hunt Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm, today announced the formation of Allvia, a workforce services platform designed to deliver scalable HR and benefits services across the full employee lifecycle. Fred Pettijohn, an experienced executive and investor who partnered with Trinity Hunt through its Exec+ program, will serve as Chief Executive Officer of Allvia.

Allvia was formed through Trinity Hunt’s investment in Melita Group, a human resources, benefits administration, and payroll provider headquartered in San Jose, California. Allvia’s mission is to build a market-leading workforce services platform that pairs hands-on expertise with scalable solutions to help employers better support their people and strengthen their businesses.

“Melita has earned a strong reputation for helping clients address their most complex workforce challenges,” said Fred Pettijohn, CEO of Allvia. “As employers face growing pressure to control costs, stay compliant, and deliver great employee experiences, we see a clear opportunity to build a market-leading platform that pairs deep expertise with the scale needed to help businesses succeed. Trinity Hunt’s collaborative approach and commitment to culture align perfectly with our values as we build this platform.”

Trinity Hunt will support Allvia with the strategic, operational, and financial expertise needed to accelerate growth through targeted organic initiatives and additional partnerships.

“We are excited to partner with Fred and the Melita team as we work to establish Allvia as an industry leader,” said John Oakes, Partner at Trinity Hunt Partners. “We look forward to supporting Allvia’s growth through additional partnerships with like-minded companies that expand the platform’s geographic footprint and service capabilities.”

Allvia is actively seeking opportunities to expand the platform through partnerships with complementary companies across the United States. For more information, please visit www.allvia.com.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor to Trinity Hunt Partners.

ABOUT ALLVIA

Allvia is a workforce services platform delivering scalable HR and benefits services for small and mid-sized employers across the full employee lifecycle. Allvia is focused on building a national platform through additional partnerships with complementary companies in the United States. For more information, visit www.allvia.com.

ABOUT MELITA GROUP

Headquartered in San Jose, California, Melita Group delivers customized HR outsourcing services including payroll processing, employee benefits administration, HR compliance support, and cloud-based HR technology implementation. Melita’s specialists manage the full HR lifecycle for clients, allowing businesses to streamline operations and improve employee experience. For more than 30 years, Melita has served as a trusted partner to its clients. For more information, visit www.melitagroup.com.

ABOUT TRINITY HUNT PARTNERS

Trinity Hunt Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm with over $2 billion of assets under management focused on building leading B2B and B2C services companies. Trinity Hunt’s mission is to provide the talent and strategic, operational, and financial capabilities needed to build entrepreneurial services companies into market leaders. Trinity Hunt was ranked tenth amongst all firms worldwide on HEC-Dow Jones’ most recent Top Small-Cap Buyout Firms List (2024), which ranks firms based on their performance for investors across funds raised over a 10-year period[i]. For more information, visit www.trinityhunt.com.

[1] Revealed: The top 20 global small-cap private equity firms; Trinity Hunt Partners was ranked 10th amongst all firms worldwide on the most recent HEC-Dow Jones Top Small-Cap Buyout Firms List (2024), which ranked firms based on their performance across funds raised over a 10-year period between 2011 and 2020. The list was published on April 1, 2025. In total, performance data was analyzed across 649 PE firms through data sourced from Prequin, a third-party database neither managed by nor affiliated with Trinity Hunt Partners, as well as data sourced directly to HEC/Dow Jones. Trinity Hunt Partners did not pay any compensation directly or indirectly to participate in, be nominated, or otherwise in connection with this ranking. Neither HEC nor Dow Jones is affiliated with Trinity Hunt Partners, nor do they invest in any investment vehicle sponsored by Trinity Hunt Partners.