NAPBS Announces Change in Name to PBSA


On September 9th, the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) announced that the association’s name has changed to the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), noting that the “new name marks the culmination of the association’s transition into a truly global organization.”  The name change is only one part of the re-brand, which also includes a new logo and website at www.thepbsa.org.

“PBSA has a significant international footprint, and we only expect it to grow larger,” said Melissa Sorenson, executive director of PBSA. “It was clear to us that we needed to bring our name and brand in line with what our association is today – a truly global organization. I am thrilled with this new direction and am excited to see what is next for PBSA on the global stage.”
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