Contributors

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Les Rosen

Lester S. Rosen is an attorney at law, background checking and employment screening expert, and founder of Employment Screening Resources (www.ESRcheck.com), a national background screening company acquired by ClearStar in December 2021.  

He authored “The Safe Hiring Manual(826 pages-Facts on Demand Press/3d edition January 2017), the first comprehensive book on employment screening. 

He is a consultant, writer, and frequent presenter nationwide on pre-employment screening and safe hiring issues.

He was the chairperson of the steering committee that founded the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) and served as the first co-chairperson. It is now known as the Professional Background Screeners Association (PBSA). He was the 2019 recipient of the PBSA Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Please note: Mr. Rosen does NOT provide background checks,  legal services, legal advice, or investigative services. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterrosen/

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Craig Cadell

Former VP of Strategic Accounts, Background Screening

Experienced and sophisticated strategic account manager able to communicate across all stakeholders, address root issues, and drive equitable solutions. Strong planning and delivery skills often handling several complex projects simultaneously. Demonstrable expertise in creating productive long-term customer relationships. Polished company representative. Industry recognized subject matter expert. Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) Founding Member, Board Member 2013-2015, and committee member.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigcaddell/
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Katie Kulp

Vice President, Global Operations at Certn

Katie has been a dynamic leader in the background screening industry since 2006, specializing in both operations and compliance. She has successfully driven operations across multiple organizations and oversees global operations at Certn. An active member of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), Katie has Co-Chaired the PBSA US Government Relations Committee and is serving her second term on the PBSA Board of Directors, contributing significantly to the industry’s growth and standards.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-kulp-0129872a/
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Melissa Foiles

Melissa Foiles is a seasoned compliance expert and a passionate advocate for integrity in the background screening industry. With over 12 years of active involvement in the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), she currently serves as a Board Director, contributing to shaping the future of the industry.

Melissa welcomes connections with those interested in compliance consulting, accreditation, or projects that resonate with her vision for a more transparent and ethically-driven industry.

Melissa also holds an advanced FCRA certification awarded by the PBSA (expires 10/31/2025)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissafoiles/

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Perry Morgan

Perry Morgan is a veteran in the data industry with over three decades of experience. Rising from humble beginnings in the inner city of Los Angeles, California, Perry has held many positions with legacy companies within the background screening and data industry. 

For the last 30 years, Perry has provided his knowledge and expertise to data providers and background screening companies as well as providers of services in due diligence such as ChoicePoint, Hire Right, and First Advantage. He has also worked with data aggregator companies such as National Background Data, Innovative and Appriss, to name a few.

From the mid 70’s to present, Perry Morgan operates from a heart of service, integrity, and compassion. He seeks challenging experiences to grow, advance and expand in all areas of life.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/perry-morgan-b895573/

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Robert Capwell

Expert Witness in Background Screening | RIMS-CRMP Certified Risk Management Professional | Compliance | Process Quality | Information Security Consultant

Robert Capwell is a nationally recognized background check expert witness leveraging more than three decades of pre-employment background screening expertise and executive leadership experience. He is the founder and principal consultant of Capwell Consulting Group LLC, which provides employment screening expert witness and litigation support in the areas of employment screening litigation, background checks, criminal background check expertise, litigation support for background check cases, due diligence background screening litigation, fraud prevention background screening, HR compliance investigations, and medical device manufacturing quality and medical device regulatory compliance. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-capwell/