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Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Les Rosen

51 episodes

2 weeks ago

Send us a text In this episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Bianca Lager, a respected strategic growth consultant, former CEO, and longtime thought leader in social media screening. Bianca takes us through her fascinating career—from building one of the first social media background screening companies to becoming a LinkedIn Learning instructor and trusted advisor for companies navigating change. We dig into the real-world challenges of executive leadership, strategic planning, and ...

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Send us a text In this episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Bianca Lager, a respected strategic growth consultant, former CEO, and longtime thought leader in social media screening. Bianca takes us through her fascinating career—from building one of the first social media background screening companies to becoming a LinkedIn Learning instructor and trusted advisor for companies navigating change. We dig into the real-world challenges of executive leadership, strategic planning, and ...

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Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 51: Dynamic Leadership and Strategic Growth – A Conversation with Bianca Lager

Send us a text In this episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Bianca Lager, a respected strategic growth consultant, former CEO, and longtime thought leader in social media screening. Bianca takes us through her fascinating career—from building one of the first social media background screening companies to becoming a LinkedIn Learning instructor and trusted advisor for companies navigating change. We dig into the real-world challenges of executive leadership, strategic planning, and ...

2 weeks ago

1 hour

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 50: Inside PBSA: Melissa Sorenson on Leading the Global Background Screening Movement

Send us a text In this milestone 50th episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Melissa Sorenson, Executive Director of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), for a candid conversation about the past, present, and future of our industry. Melissa opens up about her journey from law school to leading PBSA through some of its biggest transformations—like going from a U.S.-focused group (NAPBS) to a truly global organization. We talk about what it takes to grow an internat...

3 weeks ago

39 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 49: Behind the First Background Check: A Conversation with Industry Pioneer Steve Brownstein

Send us a text Before databases were a click away, Steve Brownstein was already connecting the dots. In this episode of Behind the Screens, I’m joined by Steve Brownstein—a true pioneer whose work helped shape the background screening industry as we know it. From manual county searches to international screening strategies, Steve’s story is one of relentless innovation, curiosity, and community-building. We talk about how he launched county search networks, expanded background checks globally...

4 weeks ago

41 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 48: Alice Quinones's Global Journey Through Law, Purpose, and Background Screening

Send us a text In this episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Alice Quinones, a dual-qualified attorney in France and the U.S., who’s helping shape the future of privacy and compliance in the background screening world. We discuss Alice’s cross-continental legal education, her journey from Deloitte to building her own firm, and how she views the screening industry as both a legal playground and a space to protect people. From leading PBSA Europe to building practical compliance framew...

1 month ago

38 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 47: Transforming Background Screening in India with Chetan Desai

Send us a text What do background screening, the Indian Army, and vinyl records have in common? On the surface, nothing—until you meet Chetan Desai. From serving in the military and as a mountaineer to founding one of India’s first background screening firms, Chetan’s story is proof that discipline, curiosity, and just a little obsession (with both compliance and perfect sound systems) can take you far. Today, he’s not only building SecureSearch but also shaping the global industry through P...

1 month ago

36 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 46: Behind the Screens with PBSA Chairs: What Really Happens Behind PBSA’s Gavel

Send us a text Think carrying the PBSA gavel is all formality and boardrooms? Think again. When three Chairs sit down together, you get a mix of wisdom, war stories, and a few moments that prove even industry leaders don’t take themselves too seriously. In this episode, I bring together Tim Gordon, Chad Ascar, and Scott Maloney—the current chair, the immediate past chair, and the chair before the past chair—for a candid conversation about leadership, resilience, and the future of background s...

1 month ago

55 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 45: How Catherine Aldrich Brame Shaped Accreditation & Industry Standards in Background Screening

Send us a text What if the very foundations of background screening—the databases, the processes, the standards—were shaped by someone who once started out answering phones as a young mom just trying to make it work? That’s the story of Catherine Aldrich Brame. From building the first national criminal databases at CDB Infotech, to scaling Accurate and HireRight, to co-founding Five Diamond Screening, Cath has been at the heart of every major leap in our industry. She’s also one of the origin...

1 month ago

42 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 44: She Said ‘Short-Term Stop’, Background Screening Said ‘Lifetime Contract’ – Susie Thomson’s Journey

Send us a text What does leadership look like when it’s built on resilience, curiosity, and an unwavering belief in people? For Susie Thomson, it looks like a career that has taken her from the ground floor of her family business to the top ranks of global background screening. She helped create Security Watchdog, guided its growth through acquisition, and today leads as COO of Matrix while shaping the global future of screening through PBSA. Now on track to become the first European Chair of...

2 months ago

48 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 43: Dare to Disrupt: Four Innovators Share Bold Visions for the Future of Screening

Send us a text What happens when you take four professionals from different corners of the background screening industry—each with unique expertise, bold ideas, and a willingness to shake things up—and put them together on one stage? You get disruption. In this special episode, I sit down with Andrew Cashman, Tressa Fullard, Kevin Horval, and Oakley Smith—four innovators who came together at PBSA Mid-Year to challenge the status quo and reimagine the future of screening. From rethinking appli...

2 months ago

52 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 42: From “Temporary Job” to Lifelong Calling: Bobby Shank’s Journey in Background Screening

Send us a text What if the path you thought would be temporary turned out to be the foundation of a lifelong calling? That’s the story of Bobby Shank. With a degree in finance and even a chapter of life spent in Costa Rica, Bobby never expected that joining his family’s business, Roundstone, would anchor him in the background screening industry for good. What started as “just a job” became a career marked by resilience, vision, and leadership. Along the way, joining PBSA turned out to be the ...

2 months ago

41 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 41: Michelle Leblond: The Strategic Mind Behind Background Screening Excellence

Send us a text Imagine a professional who lives and breathes accuracy, thrives under the weight of compliance, and leads teams through constant industry evolution—then drop her into the challenging arena of public records and high-stakes client expectations. That’s Michelle Leblond, a master at turning complexity into clarity. In this episode, Michelle takes us inside her journey from curious newcomer to trusted industry voice, sharing insights on evolving regulations, client relationships, a...

2 months ago

55 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 40: The Screening Industry Through Les Rosen’s Eyes

Send us a text How does a criminal defense attorney end up transforming the background screening industry? In this special 40th episode, I take a turn in the guest seat to share my unexpected journey—from representing clients in the courtroom to founding Employment Screening Resources and writing one of the earliest FCRA compliance manuals. Along the way, I learned that doing things right isn't just good law—it's good business. If you've ever wondered how passion, persistence, and a little bi...

3 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 39: Summa McCosker: Building a Global Background Screening Empire from the Ground Up

Send us a text What kind of person can turn a local startup into a global standard-setter—navigating legal landscapes, scaling teams, and staying human through it all? That’s the kind of trailblazing journey we explore in this episode. In this episode of Behind the Screens, I had the privilege of sitting down with Summa McCosker, a dynamic force in the background screening world, whose 27-year journey from a tiny retail job in a fishing village to becoming the APAC Chair of PBSA is noth...

3 months ago

40 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 38: The Man Behind the Screening Curtain: Curt Schwall’s Legacy on Education and Compliance

Send us a text Can one person transform background screening by mastering compliance, reshaping operations, championing public access, and still give back through mentorship and public service? Meet the man doing exactly that, and discover how leadership is built one deliberate choice at a time. In this episode, I sit down with someone I’ve known since the earliest days of background screening, a man who has quietly and powerfully helped shape the profession: Curt Schwall. From founding Scree...

3 months ago

44 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 37: Nancy Alt Explains Why Compliance Begins with People, Not Paper

Send us a text What does it take to shape an entire industry from the inside out—while mastering compliance, leading operations, and serving the public good? It takes vision, grit, and a whole lot of hats—and this episode is proof of exactly that. In this episode, I sit down with Nancy Alt, founder of Tweak the Core, who’s spent decades navigating complex mergers, standing up massive federal contracts like TSA screening, leading PBSA initiatives, and championing consumer protection—all ...

3 months ago

48 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 36: Dawn Standerwick: The Powerhouse Who Knows Every Corner of Background Screening

Send us a text What do you get when you combine relentless curiosity, unmatched versatility, and a passion for people? You get Dawn Standerwick—a powerhouse in the background screening industry whose career defies simple titles. From onboarding and marketing to compliance and criminal records, she’s worn every hat and rocked them all. In this episode, I sit down with someone who didn’t just adapt to change—she anticipated it, shaped it, and inspired an entire industry to keep up. Dawn shares ...

4 months ago

31 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 35: The Background Screening Puzzle: How Kathleen Nottingham Turns Complexity into Career Growth

Send us a text How do you transform operations, compliance, and public records into a career you love—and lead others to love it too? Kathleen Nottingham didn’t just find her path in background screening; she built it brick by brick, puzzle by puzzle, from public record researcher to SVP at ScoutLogic and a seat on the PBSA Board of Directors. In this episode, Kathleen shares the behind-the-scenes realities of managing compliance in a rapidly changing industry, the power of internal net...

4 months ago

41 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 34: Just Get It Done — Larry White on Leadership, Legacy & the Future of Screening

Send us a text From rural Oklahoma to boardroom strategy sessions—how does one man turn old-school values into modern industry influence? In this episode, I sit down with Larry White—a man whose title should come with the initials GSD (Gets Stuff Done). Larry is the current COO at JDP and has been a leader at some of the most influential names in the industry including ChoicePoint, EBI, and Hound Labs. But what sets Larry apart isn't just his resume—it's his philosophy. Larry believes leaders...

4 months ago

34 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 33: Behind the Fine Print: Rebecca Kuehn on the Legal Heart of Background Screening

Send us a text Ever wonder how the perspective of a former FTC insider could reshape your understanding of compliance in background screening? In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Kuehn, who’s journeyed from enforcing federal consumer protection laws at the FTC to guiding companies through the ever-evolving maze of FCRA compliance. With a sharp legal mind and a deep sense of empathy, Becky offers a rare glimpse into the intersection of regulation and real-world impact. This isn’t just a legal...

4 months ago

49 minutes

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

Episode 32: The Original Screening Attorney: Lessons from 40+ Years in the Legal Trenches with Larry Henry

Send us a text What if the unsung architect of your industry was never after the spotlight—just the truth? In this episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Larry Henry—the very first lawyer dedicated to background screening compliance under the FCRA, dating back to 1981. Who was defending FCRA compliance before most of us knew what that even meant. From military courtrooms to national legislation, Larry didn’t just witness the evolution of screening law—he helped write it. From defendin...

4 months ago

48 minutes