Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen
"Behind the Screens" is a podcast that brings you up close and personal with the people in the background screening industry. Hosted by Les Rosen, each episode features in-depth, human-interest interviews with a diverse range of guests—including business executives, employees with extensive screening experience, vendors who serve the industry, and legal and compliance experts.
These conversations dive into the personal stories and insights of those who know the industry best, offering a fresh perspective on the people driving background screening. Whether you are part of the industry or just curious, "Behind the Screens" delivers authentic, non-marketing-focused stories from the world of background checks.
Your host: Les Rosen is an Attorney, former owner of a screening firm, the chair of the steering committee that founded PBSA and the first co-chair of PBSA, as well as author of the "Safe Hiring Manual," and frequent presenter nationwide.
According to attorney and industry veteran Vince Pascarella, "For those of you who don't know, Les Rosen was the chief architect of the PBSA predecessor NAPBS, and its first Chair and unofficial Executive Director. Simply put, no Les Rosen then, no PBSA today."
For more information, see: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterrosen/
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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
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 her journey from newspaper job listings to leading PBSA, her reflections on mentorship and leadership, and even her unexpected second act as a farmer in the mountains of Colorado. Trust me—if you think you’ve heard it all in background screening, you haven’t until you’ve heard from Dawn.
Pro Conversation You don’t want to miss!
1. Early Industry Roots & Grit
2. Reinvention, Regulation & Resilience
3. Leadership, Mentorship & PBSA Impact
4. Mountains, Meaning & Moving Forward
If you’re navigating the background screening industry—or looking to lead in any professional setting—this episode is a masterclass in growth, grit, and gratitude. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with Dawn Standerwick, a true architect of our field.
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This podcast is sponsored by:
The Preemploymentdirectory, publisher of the Background Buzz! https://preemploymentdirectory.com/
