Committees, Councils and Advisory Groups

Advocacy Committee
Established to fulfill the goal of effecting change for the screening profession and its stakeholders.
2018-19 Co-chairs: Julie Hakman, AmericanChecked Inc., Laura Randazzo, CareerBuilder Employment Screening
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Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC)
Established to act as the governing body for the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP).
2018-19 Chair: Fred Giles, Netforce Global LLC
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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.
2018-19 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.
2018-19 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.
2018-19 Chair: Dawn Standerwick, Employment Screening Resources (ESR)
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Finance Committee
Established to provide financial oversight for the organization.
2018-19 Chair: Judy Gootkind, Creative Services Inc.
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Global Advisory Council (GAC)
Established to serve as the global voice of the background screening profession which provides the framework for promoting global standards and ethical business practices through legal compliance and education.
2018-19 Chair: Rhonda Fairweather, First Advantage Canada, 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.
2018-19 Chair: Scott Hall, FirstPoint Background Screening Resources
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Government Relations Committee
Established to fulfill the goal of PBSA's model language being incorporated into appropriate legislation positively impacting the screening profession.
2018-19 Co-chairs: Katie Kulp, Chane Solutions; Chris Lemens, General Information Services Inc.
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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.
2018-19 Chair: 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.
2018-19 Chair: Bon Idziak, Accurate Background
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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.
2018-19 Co-chairs: Heather Browning, OPENonline; Bobby Shank, Roundstone
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