John Grammer, President and CEO at Team Screen Solutions LLC.

How long have you been in the background check industry, and what led you to join the industry?
I’ve been in the industry since 2000.

What is important about your company that you want people to know?
Team Screen Solutions offers a powerful, cloud-based employment screening platform, data, and support services designed to be fast, accurate, and cost-effective.

Key differentiators include:

• Flexibility for CRAs: Tailored solutions for both
  startups and high-volume agencies.
• Comprehensive Integrations: Seamless connections with top
  data vendors, HRIS systems, and drug testing solutions.
• Automated Workflows: Streamlined background check
  processing to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
• Dedicated Support: Concierge-level assistance to ensure
  smooth operations and client satisfaction.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Affordable solutions without
  compromising on quality, making it accessible for CRAs of all sizes,
  including new startups.

Any important announcements about products or services or future direction you would like to talk about? 

As the platform provider for the next generation of screening companies, we’re very excited to announce Team Screen’s CRA-in-a-Box. This all-in-one, turnkey solution empowers a Solopreneur, a startup, or an existing firm to very quickly ramp up operations. This low-cost, low-risk strategy provides fully packaged software and data

functionality that delivers speed to the market and immediate access to a full suite of compliant screening services, scalable infrastructure, a built-in ATS, and wholesale back-office support at competitive pricing.

If you had a Crystal Ball and could look into the future, what do you see happening in the background screening industry 10 years from now?

1. AI-Powered, Real-Time Vetting Becomes the Norm
   Background checks will evolve from static, point-in-time reports to dynamic, continuous monitoring systems, powered by AI and integrated across global data sources.
2. Globalization Demands Standardization
   As talent becomes more global and remote-first, there will be a stronger push for standardized international screening protocols. Cross-border hiring will be seamless, with blockchain-backed identity verification and compliance baked in.
3. Candidate Experience Will Be a Competitive Edge
   The candidate journey will become more transparent, faster, and mobile-first. Companies that treat background screening as part of their brand experience—not a compliance hurdle—will win the best talent.
4. Privacy, Ethics & Trust Will Lead the Conversation
   With the increasing use of personal and digital footprint data, the industry will need to navigate ethical boundaries very carefully. Data protection, consent frameworks, and bias mitigation will become defining issues.
5. Screening Will Extend Beyond Employment
   We’ll see background screening evolve into broader trust ecosystems—used not just by employers but across the gig economy, online marketplaces, and volunteer organizations.

What is your favorite quote?
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” – Peter Drucker

If you could meet anyone, regardless of whether the person is alive or not, who would you want to meet and why? 

Peter Drucker. His belief that leadership is about doing the right things, not just doing things right, has never been more relevant. In the background screening industry, we don’t just manage processes; we help build trust. That’s a leadership responsibility.