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).
2021-22 Chair: Kevin Bachman, The CRA Doctor
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Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group
Established to further the mission of diversity and inclusiveness among the PBSA global membership.
2021-22 Chair: Lia Chan, First Advantage Canada Inc.
2021-22 co-Chair: Jessica Krassow, Sterling
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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.
2021-22 Chair: Scott Hall, FirstPoint Resources
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Finance Committee
Established to provide financial oversight for the organization.
2021-22 Chair: Judy Gootkind, Creative Services Inc.; Secretary/ Treasurer: Chad Ascar, Intellicorp Records, Inc.
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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.
2021-22 Chair: Scott Hall, FirstPoint Resources
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Leadership Development Committee
Established to actively identify and successfully engage the future leadership of PBSA.
2021-22 Chair: Scott Maloney, Omni Data Retrieval
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APAC Council
2021-2022 Chair: Shakil Gour, Neeyamo Enterprise Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
2022-2023 Chair Elect: Chetan Desai, SecureSearch Screening Services Ltd
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Australian Committee
2021-22 Chair: Craig Sharp, CV Check Lt
Conference Committee
2021-22 Chair: Mario Perumal, International Investigators Network Ltd.
Established to collaborate and produce an the annual conference.
Education Committee
2021-22 Chair: Khai Ngo, Cogent Business Solutions Pty Ltd
Established to fulfill the goal of PBSA becoming the go to source for expert knowledge on the screening profession globally.
Membership Committee
2021-22 Chair: Ray Liang, Sterling Risq
Establihsed to create awareness of PBSA and membership benefits.
Canada Council
2021-2023 Chair: Mark Sward, Sterling
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Communications Committee
2021-22 Chair: Michelle Leblond, Plus One Solutions
Education/Industry Practices Committee
2021-22 Chair: Lia Ng, First Advantage Canada Inc
Established to develop a robust program for educatiing, creating, reviewing, and distributing practical guidance for the screening profession.
Government Relations Committee
2021-22 Chair: Shannon Davidson, Certn
Europe Council
2021-2022 Chair: Susie Thomson, Security Watchdog
2022-2023 Chair Elect: Laura Rosianu, Leade Innovation
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Education Committee
2021-22 Chair: Tsvetana Stoycheva, Certn
Established to fulfill the goal of PBSA becoming the go to source for expert knowledge on the screening profession globally through webinars, workshops and conferences.
Government Relations Committee
2021-22 Chair: Keith Rosser, Reed Global
Established to monitor legislative proposals and procedures.
Industry Practices Committee
2021-22 Chair: Alice Quinones, iCover
Established to develop a robust program for creating, reviewing, and distributing practical guidance for the screening profession.
Membership and Events/Communications Committee
2021-22 Chair: Susie Thomson, Security Watchdog; Laura Rosianu, Leade Innovation
United States Council
2021-2022 Chair: Melissa Foiles, ISB Global Services
2022-2023 Chair Elect: Andy Hellman
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Advocacy Committee
Established to fulfill the goal of effecting change for the screening profession and its stakeholders.
2021-22 Chair: Katie Hartley, Accurate
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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.
2021-22 Co-chairs: Lisa Worgull, TruView Background Screening & Investigations; Mallory Oppermann, Orange Tree
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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.
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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.
2021-22 Co-chairs: Chris Lemens, HireRight; Kevin Horval, Intellicorp
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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.
2021-22 Co-Chairs: Esther McDonald, Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Jamie Pelchat, General Information Services Inc.
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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.
2021-22 Co-chairs: Phil Bryer, County House Research Inc.; Bobby Shank, Roundstone
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