Universal Background Screening Becomes Founding Member of Industry Association

Phoenix – November 20, 2003 — Universal Background Screening, a leading provider of nationwide employment screening and background checking services, has been selected as a founding member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners.

Recently organized as a non-profit trade association, the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) serves to represent the interest of companies offering employment and background screening services.

“The National Association of Professional Background Screeners is proud to include Universal Background Screening among our founding members,” said Tracy Seabrook, Executive Director of NAPBS. “We are optimistic about the positive impact that Universal and our other members will have in raising the bar throughout this industry.”

The Association exists to promote ethical business practices, promote compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and foster awareness of issues related to consumer protection and privacy rights within the background screening industry. NAPBS is active in public affairs and provides a unified voice on behalf of members to local, state and national lawmakers about issues impacting the background screening industry.

“We are pleased to be a founding member of NAPBS,” said Richard Geisel-Churchill, Chief Executive Office of Universal Background Screening. “As one of the companies that formed the original steering committee, we are proud to see this association become a voice for our industry and our clients.”

About National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS)
Recently founded as a non-profit trade association, NAPBS serves to represent the interest of companies offering employment and background screening. The Association will provide members relevant programs and training targeted at empowering them to better serve clients and maintain standards of excellence in the background screening industry. The Association also is active in public affairs and provides a unified voice on behalf of members to local, state and national lawmakers about issues impacting the background screening industry. NAPBS is managed by IMI Association Executives, a Durham, North Carolina-based association management firm. For more information, visit www.napbs.com.