Partnerships and Acquisitions

  • Let us Introduce ourselves

Morales Group

Founded in 2003, Morales Group is a nationally recognized, privately owned workforce solutions partner combining professional search and recruitment expertise with 3PL and supply-chain execution services. Through our family of brands, we help organizations attract and retain top-tier talent, deliver flexible staffing, and manage operational support and fulfillment services that enhance performance, scale efficiently, and optimize labor resources. With deep Midwest roots and a growing national presence, we unite proven recruiting processes, community connections, and supply-chain capabilities with a diverse talent network to deliver measurable results.

Partnerships + Acquisitions

Our Family of Brands

Investment

Criteria

We seek opportunities that complement our capabilities as a Comprehensive Talent Platform.

Financial Parameters

Revenue: $5M–$25M for platform investments; no minimum for add-on acquisitions
Profitability / Cash Flow: $500K minimum for platform investments; no minimum for add-on acquisitions
Ownership: Majority or significant minority positions considered

Geographic Footprint

Market:
U.S. Domestic
Heavy emphasis on:
Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions

Focus Areas

Industries

Where we Focus

Industries

  • Supply Chain / 3PL / Distribution
  • Private Manufacturing (All NAICS)
  • Infrastructure
  • Automotive (Distribution + Manufacturing)
  • Information Technology
  • Pharmaceuticals + Medical Device
  • Food + Beverage
  • Consumer Product Groups

Job Roles + Functions

Partnering with People

Job Roles + Functions

  • C-Suite + VP-Level Talent
  • Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Aerospace,
    Structural, Industrial, Environmental)
  • HR Suite + Payroll Administration (BPO)
  • Industrial + Light Industrial Staffing Roles
  • Quality + Safety
  • Field Technicians

Verticals

Areas of Excellence

Verticals

  • Professional Search + Recruiting
  • Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)
  • HR Fractional + Consultancies
  • Benefits + Compliance
  • Value Proposition

Why Partner with Morales Group?

We partner with businesses whose mission and services complement our expertise in professional search, staffing, and supply-chain workforce solutions to create opportunities to expand impact together.

Midwest, Privately Owned

As a privately owned, family-founded, community-rooted organization, we work to preserve and enhance the culture, mission, and people of the companies we partner with — not take them over. Our commitment to “Building Better Futures” extends to teammates, clients, and communities.

Flexible Deal Structures

We tailor each transaction to meet owner and family objectives — from full exit to partial rollover to partnership. Our long-term investment horizon is free from traditional private equity timelines.

Operational Expertise

We bring a proven record of scaling staffing and workforce solutions businesses. Our strong back-office infrastructure (payroll, compliance, HR, marketing) streamlines operations post-acquisition and accelerates growth.

Comprehensive Talent Platform

Our deep relationships across industries open new client networks. Through shared services, cross- selling, and our Comprehensive Talent Platform, we can quickly integrate and scale partner companies.

Values-Driven Approach

Guided by our Core Values: Be Humble. Be Courageous. Be a Light. Be Gritty. We focus on long-term partnerships, not short-term profits.

Data Flow Channels

In addition to directly engaging business owners, Morales Group leverages a trusted network of advisors and professional communities to uncover high-quality off-market opportunities:

  • ECPA Firms - Audit, tax, and advisory, including those in restructuring/bankruptcy
  • ELaw Firms Transactional, restructuring, and estate planning practices
  • EBanks, Family Offices, and Private Equity Firms
  • EBenefits + Insurance Brokers
  • EAcademic Networks Undergrad + graduate alumni programs; e.g., Notre Dame, UofL, UK — a source for ~15% of all PE deals

Partner with Us

If you represent or advise business owners exploring succession, recapitalization, or growth partnerships, Morales Group is eager to connect. We have a strong track record of moving from first conversation to meaningful engagement.

  • The Team

Our Leadership

  • Key Milestones

Our Journey

Manuel Morales was a migrant tomato farmer from Mexico. He and his wife Josefina, parents to our founder, migrated to Indiana decades ago to embark on a better life. They had a passion for helping others. As they established themselves as one of the few Hispanic families in Indianapolis, they wanted to become a resource for those who left everything behind to pursue a better future. Their unwavering dedication to helping others laid the foundation for their son Tom’s vision.

Son of Manuel and Josefina, Tom wanted to continue their legacy providing pathways to brighter futures for those who want it. In 2003, Tom started Morales Group to bridge resources and opportunities to the Hispanic Community. His innovations in the staffing industry include a business model rooted in workforce development meant to advance associates, as well as the fierce promotion of diversity in the workplace.

The eldest son of Tom and Chris Morales, Seth started with Morales Group in a sales role in 2005 as employee #5 at that time. Though their team was small, he much like his father, always had a passion for making a lasting impact.

Regarded as one of the top executives in staffing and recruiting, Seth has served Morales Group in various sales, marketing, and operations roles before becoming President in 2016. Since 2005, Seth has helped scale the business from a few million dollars per year in sales to now over $100 million. He was later named CEO in 2020 and currently operates as President + CEO.

Outside of Morales Group, Seth serves on several boards including Indiana Latino Institute, St. Vincent’s Health System, he has been awarded ‘Diversity of Leadership’ by Diversity in Leadership program, mentored through non-profits like Project Stepping Stone, and continues to break barriers for Latinos in our communities.

2003
2003

Morals Group + Acción Performance are founded

2004
2004

Seth Morales joins the team as employee #5

2006
2006

Placed over 1,000 external teammates

2008
2008

Best Places to Work in Indiana Award 7x winner

2010
2010

Team reached 30 internal employees

2012
2012

Inc. 500 - America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies

2014
2014

Hit $1M in weekly revenue

2014
2014

Co-founder Tom Morales becomes sole owner

2015
2015

Louisville + Columbus branches open

2016
2016

Seth Morales becomes President

2018
2018

Acquires Continental Staffing

2019
2019

Morales Group hits $150M in revenue

2019
2019

Seth becomes CEO

2020
2020

Generational handoff from Tom to Seth Morales

2023
2023

Morales Group 20th Anniversary

2025
2025

Acquires Career Transitions of South Bend

2025
2025

Acquires MAVPAK Warehousing

2025
2025

Relocates headquarters to Downtown Indianapolis