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

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

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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 screening. From their unlikely paths into this industry to the proud moments that defined their tenures, this discussion reveals not just the challenges of leading a global association but also the friendships, community, and humor that sustain it. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to sit in the PBSA chair, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.
Pro Conversation You don’t want to miss!

1. Early Paths into Background Screening

2. Why We Stay: Purpose and People

3. Lessons Learned Along the Way

4. Leading at PBSA: The Weight of the Gavel

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