Greg Bauer is an entrepreneur and executive who co-founded Employer Services Corporation (ESC) in 1995 and serves as president and chief executive officer today. ESC is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that provides a variety of solutions in the HR and Employment Administration space, servicing businesses of all sizes throughout Western New York and across the country. Under Bauer’s leadership, ESC has grown from two employees to nearly 100 and has become an industry leader. 

In 2017 Bauer added Meliora Consulting as a sister company to ESC. Meliora is a team of Six Sigma consultants who provide continuous improvement solutions and training to all types of clients, including privately held businesses, non-profits and multi-national corporations. 

Bauer’s leadership extends from the office to his philanthropic endeavors. As a proud UB alumnus, Greg is dedicated to giving back his alma mater. His service includes many years as a trustee of the UB Foundation, where he currently serves as board chair and a member of both the executive and finance committees. In addition, Bauer is a founding trustee of the Charles D. and Mary A. Bauer Foundation (serving until 2023), providing support to a variety of organizations with an emphasis on education. 

Bauer lives in Clarence, N.Y., with his wife Joanne. He enjoys traveling, skiing, golfing and cheering on Buffalo’s sports teams. Above all, he enjoys spending time with his four children and five grandchildren.  

Joanne Bauer is an entrepreneur and executive who co-founded Employer Services Corporation (ESC) in 1995. Throughout the company’s history, Bauer has held a variety of positions and currently serves as executive vice president and chief community officer. ESC is proudly headquartered in Buffalo, NY and is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The company provides a variety of solutions in the HR and Employment Administration space, servicing businesses of all sizes throughout Western New York and across the country. 

Under Bauer’s leadership, ESC has cultivated its commitment to supporting and giving back to the Buffalo and Western New York Community. She develops and oversees the company’s charitable giving initiatives, ensuring that they are impactful to the region, meaningful to the ESC team and in line with ESC’s corporate values. She also supports and encourages ESC employee involvement in causes that are important to them. 

Bauer’s commitment to Western New York extends beyond her initiatives with ESC. As a proud UB alum, she spent a number of years serving on the UB Scholarship Gala Planning Committee and was co-chair of the event in 2015. She was also a member of the Boldly Buffalo Campaign Steering Committee, hosting events in support of the campaign. In addition to her involvement with UB, Bauer has co-chaired events at Canisius High School, Buffalo AKG Art Museum and the March of Dimes, where she also served on the board of directors for many years. She is a longtime supporter of Artpark in her hometown of Lewiston, N.Y., and currently serves as the chair of their board of directors. 

Bauer resides in Clarence, N.Y., with her husband Greg. She enjoys travel, tennis and theater. Above all, she enjoys spending time with her four children and five grandchildren.