Committees, Councils and Advisory Groups

Advocacy Committee
Established to fulfill the goal of effecting change for the screening profession and its stakeholders.
2020-21 Chair: Laura Randazzo, Accurate; Chair Elect: Katie Hartley, Accurate 
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Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC)
Established to act as the governing body for the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP).
2020-21 Chair: Benton Mobley, Active Screening
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Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group
Established to further the mission of diversity and inclusiveness among PBSA future global leaders.  
2020-21 Chair: Melissa Foiles, ISB Global Services; Co-Chair: Lia Ng, First Advantage Canada Inc.
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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.
2020-21 Co-chairs: Andy Hellman, Accurate Background; Lisa Worgull, TruView Background Screening & Investigations
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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.
2020-21 Chair: Julie Howard, AT&T
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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.
2020-21 Chair: Scott Hall, FirstPoint Resources; Chair Elect: Angela Preston, Sterling Talent Solutions
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Finance Committee
Established to provide financial oversight for the organization.
2020-21 Chair: Judy Gootkind, Creative Services Inc.; Chair Elect Michelle Leblond
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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.
2020-21 Chair: Scott Hall, FirstPoint Resources 
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Government Relations Committee
Established to improve the legal environment in which US members operate, with emphasis on a) preventing harmful legislation and regulation and b) assuring access to public-record information.
2020-21 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.
2020-21 Co-Chairs: Esther McDonald, Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Jamie Pelchat, General Information Services Inc.
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Leadership Development Committee
Established to actively identify and successfully engage the future leadership of PBSA.
2020-21 Chair: Kelly Uebel, Asurint
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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.
2020-21 Co-chairs: Phil Bryer, County House Research Inc.; Bobby Shank, Roundstone
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