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).
2023-24 Chair: Marc Bourne, WorkForceQA, LLC
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Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group
Established to further the mission of diversity and inclusiveness among the PBSA global membership.
2022-23 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.
2023-24 Chair: Kelly Uebel, Asurint
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Finance Committee
Established to provide financial oversight for the organization.
2023-24 Chair: Judy Gootkind, Creative Services Inc.
2023-24 Secretary/Treasurer: Katie Hartley, Accurate Background
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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.
2023-24 Chair: Scott Maloney, Omni Data Retrieval
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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.
2023-24 Chair: Tim Gordon, InfoMart
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APAC Council
2023-24 Chair: Shawn Vaswani, HireRight
2023-24 Chair Elect: Khai Ngo, Verify Now
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Australian Committee
The Australian Committee of PBSA is established to promote the interests of the PBSA and its members in Australia.
2022-23 Chair: Craig Sharp, Kinatico
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Conference Committee
The Conference Committee of PBSA APAC is established to plan and organize meetings and conferences for the PBSA APAC members.
2022-23 Chair: Mario Perumal, Vigilant Security
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Education Committee
The APAC Educational Resources Committee of PBSA is committed to ensuring PBSA is the go-to source for expert knowledge on the screening profession globally.
2022-23 Chair: Khai Ngo, VerifyNow
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Membership Committee
The APAC Membership Committee of PBSA plays a key role in the attraction and retention of members. 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.
2022-23 Chair: Ray Liang, Sterling Risq
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Canada Council
2023-24 Chair: Lia Chan, First Advantage
2023-24 Chair Elect: Iaian Murray, Sterling Backcheck
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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.
2022-23 Chair: Lia Chan, First Advantage Canada Inc.
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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.
2022-23 Chair:
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Europe Council
2023-24 Chair: Alice Quinones, iCover
2023-24 Chair Elect: Martin Hardy, S&P
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Education Committee
Established to fulfill the goal of PBSA to become the global "go-to" source for expert knowledge on the screening profession via webinars, workshops and conferences.
2022-23 Chair:
Government Relations Committee
Established to monitor legislative proposals and procedures.
2022-23 Chair: Keith Rosser, Reed Global
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Industry Practices Committee
Established to develop a robust program for creating, reviewing, and distributing practical guidance for the screening profession.
2022-23 Chair: Alice Quinones, iCover
Marketing Committee
2022-23 Chair: Susie Thomson, Security Watchdog
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United States Council
2023-24 Chair: Chair: Bobby Shank, Roundstone, Inc.
2023-24 Chair Elect: Jamie Pelchat, General Information Services Inc.
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Advocacy Committee
Established to fulfill the goal of effecting change for the screening profession and its stakeholders.
2022-23 Co-chairs: Laura Randazzo, Accurate and Alonzo Martinez, HireRight
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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.
2022-23 Co-chairs: Lisa Worgull, TruView Background Screening & Investigations; Mallory Oppermann, Orange Tree Employment Screening
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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.
2022-23 Chair: Chris Lemens, HireRight and Kevin Horval, Equifax Workforce Solutions
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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.
2022-23 Co-Chairs: Jamie Pelchat, General Information Services Inc. and Byron Alvord, Certn
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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.
2023-24 Co-chairs: Andrew Cashman, SPI Researchers, Robin Watkins, Equifax Workforce Solutions
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