PBSA runs on the commitment and expertise of volunteers from the industry! Click on "Learn More" under each committees, council and advisory group. We welcome you to reach out to the contacts listed at any time to introduce yourself and get involved or submit your interest form.
Background Screening Credentialing Council
Established to act as the governing body for the Background Screening Organization Accreditation Program (BSOAP).
2024-25 Chair: Marc Bourne, WorkForceQA, LLC
Staff Liaison: Deb Doepp programs@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: 4th Thursday of the month 11:00am-12:30pm ET
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Volunteer Program Advisory Group
Established to create a formal volunteer structure, create clearly defined roles and expectations, allowing volunteers to work towards completing strategic plan goals, increase engagement with the association, provide a volunteer pathway to promote leadership development, and promote the success of the organization through the work of its volunteers.
2024-25 Chair:
Staff Liaison: Deb Doepp programs@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: 2nd Thursday of the month 1:00-2:00pm ET
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Ethics Advisory Group
Established to investigate and make recommendations or take appropriate action upon any matters of ethical or professional conduct.
2024-25 Chair: Scott Maloney, OmniData Retrieval
Staff LIaison: Michelle Leblond michelle.leblond@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: As needed
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Finance Committee
Established to provide financial oversight for the organization.
2024-25 Chair: Judy Gootkind, Creative Services Inc.
2024-25 Secretary/Treasurer: Susie Thomson, Matrix Security Watchdog
Staff Liaison: Melissa Sorenson melissa.sorenson@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: 3rd Thursday of the month 3:00-4:00pm ET
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Governance Advisory Group
Established to act as an advisory body to the Board of Directors on issues of governance and policy.
2024-25 Chair: Chad Ascar, DISA
Staff Liaison: Brent Smoyer brent.smoyer@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: As needed
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Leadership Development Committee
The Leadership Development Committee (LDC) of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA or Association) exists to coordinate the nomination and election process for the Association (Board and Councils) and successfully engage the future leadership of the Association. The main focus of the LDC is on ensuring comprehensive representation of the membership and diversity of that representation in leadership roles.
2024-25 Chair: Katie Hartley, Accurate Background
Staff Liaison: Deb Doepp programs@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: 1st Thursday of the month 10:00 - 11:00am ET
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APAC Council
2024-25 Chair: Summa McCosker, Certn
2024-25 Chair Elect:
Staff Liaison: Michelle Leblond michelle.leblond@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: 1st Tuesday of the month 10:00-11:00pm ET
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Australian Committee
Established to promote the interests of the PBSA and its members in Australia.
2024-25 Chair: Craig Sharp, Kinatico
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Conference Committee
Established to plan and organize meetings and conferences for the PBSA APAC members.
2024-25 Chair: Open Position
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Education Committee
Committed to ensuring PBSA is the go-to source for expert knowledge on the screening profession globally.
2024-25 Chair: Darshana Popat, SecureSearch Screening Services Pvt Ltd.
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Membership Committee
Established to act as a bridge for members and PBSA, the committee ensures members are engaged and addressed queries from current and potential members in a timely and complete manner.
2024-25 Chair: Ray Liang, Sterling Risq
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Government Relations Committee
Established to fulfill the goal of effectively advocating for and representing PBSA member interests and ensuring PBSA's model language being incorporated into appropriate legislation positively impacting the screening profession.
2024/2025 Chair:
Staff Liaison: Michelle Leblond michelle.leblond@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: 2nd Tuesday of the month 9:00-10:00pm ET
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Canada Council
2024-25 Chair: Iain Murray, Triton
2024-25 Chair Elect: Shane Thomas-Lovric, ISB Global Services
Staff Liaison: Michelle Leblond michelle.leblond@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: 3rd Wednesday of the month 1:00-2:00pm ET
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Education/Industry Practices Committee
Established to fulfill the goal of developing and maintaining a robust program for creating, reviewing, and distributing educational materials and practical guidance for the screening profession in Canada.
2024-25 Co-Chairs: Marty Britton, Britton Management Profiles, Inc., Nicole Weir, Expera-HRservices
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Government Relations Committee
Established to fulfill the goal of effectively advocating for and representing PBSA member interests and ensuring PBSA’s model language being incorporated into appropriate legislation positively impacting the screening profession.
2024-25 Chair: Mark Sward, Sterling mark.sward@sterlingcheck.com
Meeting time: 2nd Monday of the month
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Europe Council
2024-25 Chair: Martin Hardy, SP Index
2024-25 Chair Elect: Will Hoggarth, Chexperts Ltd.
Staff Liaison: Laura Rosianu pbsaeurope@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: Monthly/varied schedule
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Education & Industry Practices Committee
Committed to ensuring PBSA is the go-to source for expert knowledge on the screening profession globally.
2024-25 Chair: Alice Quinones, Lex11
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Government Relations/Trade Bodies Committee
Established to monitor legislative proposals and procedures.
2024-245Chair: Keith Rosser, Reed Global
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Innovation Committee
Established to support and drive the adoption of innovative initiatives across PBSA Europe membership.
2024-25 Chair: Will Hoggarth
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Marketing Committee
2024-25 Chair: Martin Hardy, SP Index
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United States Council
2024-25 Chair: Chair: Jamie Pelchat, HireRight
2024-25 Chair Elect: Kevin Horval, Equifax Workforce Solutions
Staff Liaison: Michelle Leblond michelle.leblond@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: 1st Tuesday of the month 1:00-2:00pm ET
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Advocacy Advisory Group
Established to fulfill the goal of effecting change for the screening profession and its stakeholders.
2024-25 Chair: Alonzo Martinez, HireRight
Staff Liaison:
Meeting time: As needed
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Educational Resources Committee
Established to fulfill the goal of PBSA becoming the go to source for expert knowledge on the screening profession globally.
2024-25 Co-Chairs: Lisa Worgull, TruView Background Screening & Investigations and Sarah Foster, Verisk
Staff Liaison: Kate Kosmen education@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: 2nd Thursday of the month 11:30am-12:30pm ET
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End-User Advisory Group
Established to act as an advisory body to staff and the Board of Directors on issues relating to end-users of consumer reports.
Staff Liaison: Melissa Sorenson melissa.sorenson@thepbsa.org
Meeting time:
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Government Relations Committee
Improve the legal environment in which U.S. members operate, with emphasis on a) preventing harmful legislation and regulation and b) assuring access to public-record information.
2024-25 Chair: Chris Lemens, HireRight and Kevin Horval, Equifax Workforce Solutions and Todd Higey, Associate Chair, Higey Law
Staff Liaison: Brent Smoyer brent.smoyer@thepbsa.org
Meeting time:
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Industry Practices Committee
Established to fulfill the goal of developing a robust program for creating, reviewing, and distributing “practical guidance” for the screening profession.
2024-25 Co-Chairs: Nicole Campion, HireRight and Kevin Neudecker, Praesidium, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Michelle Leblond michelle.leblond@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: 3rd Thursday every other month 2:00-3:00pm ET
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Provider Advisory Group
Established to act as an advisory body to staff and the Board of Directors on issues relating to associate member interests and concerns.
2024-25 Co-chairs: Andrew Cashman, SPI Researchers, Robin Watkins, Equifax Workforce Solutions
Staff Liaison: Rory Bogdon rory.bogdon@thepbsa.org
Meeting time: 4th Thursday every other month 2:00-3:00pm ET
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