PBSA Committees, Councils and Advisory Groups
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).
2022-23 Chair: Anna Cottle, AppFolio
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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.
2022-23 Chair: Michelle Leblond, PlusOne Solutions
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Finance Committee
Established to provide financial oversight for the organization.
2022-23 Chair: Judy Gootkind, Creative Services Inc.
2022-23 Secretary/ Treasurer: Tim Gordon, InfoMart
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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.
2022-23 Chair: Kelly Uebel, Assurint (CST)
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Leadership Development Committee
Established to actively identify and successfully engage the future leadership of PBSA.
2022-23 Chair: Chad Ascar, IntelliCorp Records,
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APAC Council
2022-23 Chair: Chetan Desai, SecureSearch Screening Services Ltd
2023-24 Chair Elect: Shawn Vaswani, HireRight
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Australian Committee
2022-23 Chair: Craig Sharp, Kinatico
Conference Committee
Established to collaborate and produce an the annual conference.
2022-23 Chair: Mario Perumal, Vigilant Security
Education Committee
Established to fulfill the goal of PBSA becoming the go-to source for expert knowledge on the screening profession globally.
2022-23 Chair: Khai Ngo, Cogent Business Solutions Pty Ltd
Membership Committee
Established to create awareness of PBSA and membership benefits.
2022-23 Chair: Ray Liang, Sterling Risq
Canada Council
2022-23 Chair: Mark Sward, Sterling
2023-24 Chair Elect: Lia Chan
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Communications Committee
2022-23 Chair: Michelle Leblond, Plus One Solutions
Education/Industry Practices Committee
Established to develop a robust program for educatiing, creating, reviewing, and distributing practical guidance for the screening profession.
2022-23 Chair: Lia Chan, First Advantage Canada Inc.
Government Relations Committee
2022-23 Chair: Shannon Davidson, Certn
Europe Council
2022-23 Chair: Laura Rosianu, Leade Innovation
2023-24 Chair Elect: Alice Quinones, iCover
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Communications
2022-23 Chair: Laura Rosianu, Leade Innovation
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: Tsevtana Stoycheva, Certn
Government Relations Committee
Established to monitor legislative proposals and procedures.
2022-23 Chair: Keith Rosser, Reed Global
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
Membership and Events
2022-23 Chair: Susie Thomson, Security Watchdog
United States Council
2022-23 Chair: Chair: Andy Hellman, Reali Data Solutions
2023-24 Chair Elect: Bobby Shank, Roundstone, 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, 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.
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.
2022-23 Co-chairs: Phil Bryer, Appriss; Andrew Cashman, InformData
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