Mari Frank Interviews Kevin Connell - President & Chief Executive Officer of Accu-Screen, Inc.

Kevin G. Connell is President & Chief Executive Officer of Accu-Screen, Inc. (1994-Present), and is responsible for the overall growth, development, and management of the organization. The company was founded on his belief that corporations and governmental organizations are in dire need of accurate employment screening and cost containment programs, especially in light of the ever escalating costs of negligent hiring lawsuits, employee theft and worker?s compensation fraud. Accu-Screen, Inc. specializes in pre-employment background screening and drug testing services. Mr. Connell recently served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS); where he was elected by his peers to serve on the board from 2003-2005. NAPBS 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. The association provides relevant programs and training aimed at empowering members to better serve clients and to maintain standards of excellence in the background screening industry. Mr. Connell is a nationally known speaker, author and consultant, and is recognized as an expert on effective employment screening practices that prevent negligent hiring and resume fraud in the workplace. He has been on the adjunct faculty of the University of South Florida for the past decade, where he teaches the course Effective Employee Screening. Mr. Connell also conducts keynotes and seminars for companies, his keynotes and seminars educates and motivates business owners, managers and human resource professionals on the most effective pre-employment screening techniques available today and how companies may legally obtain the information they need to make informed hiring decisions. His expertise extends to the development of policies and procedures to assure a more productive and safe workplace. He received his Bachelor?s Degree in Economics Management from Ohio Wesleyan University, graduating Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He was a First-Team selection to GTE?s Academic All-American Football Team. After graduation, the Procter and Gamble Company employed Mr. Connell as a Regional Manager, where he worked in both the Food Service and Commercial Products Division. At P&G, he won the prestigious Five-Star Award three consecutive years. This National Award recognizes Procter and Gamble?s Top Sales Managers throughout North America. www.accuscreen.com