Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen
"Behind the Screens" is a podcast that brings you up close and personal with the people in the background screening industry. Hosted by Les Rosen, each episode features in-depth, human-interest interviews with a diverse range of guests—including business executives, employees with extensive screening experience, vendors who serve the industry, and legal and compliance experts.
These conversations dive into the personal stories and insights of those who know the industry best, offering a fresh perspective on the people driving background screening. Whether you are part of the industry or just curious, "Behind the Screens" delivers authentic, non-marketing-focused stories from the world of background checks.
Your host: Les Rosen is an Attorney, former owner of a screening firm, the chair of the steering committee that founded PBSA and the first co-chair of PBSA, as well as author of the "Safe Hiring Manual," and frequent presenter nationwide.
According to attorney and industry veteran Vince Pascarella, "For those of you who don't know, Les Rosen was the chief architect of the PBSA predecessor NAPBS, and its first Chair and unofficial Executive Director. Simply put, no Les Rosen then, no PBSA today."
For more information, see: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterrosen/
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Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen
Episode 34: Just Get It Done — Larry White on Leadership, Legacy & the Future of Screening
From rural Oklahoma to boardroom strategy sessions—how does one man turn old-school values into modern industry influence?
In this episode, I sit down with Larry White—a man whose title should come with the initials GSD (Gets Stuff Done). Larry is the current COO at JDP and has been a leader at some of the most influential names in the industry including ChoicePoint, EBI, and Hound Labs. But what sets Larry apart isn't just his resume—it's his philosophy. Larry believes leadership is about empowering people, celebrating what they do right, and building organizations people want to work for. From the early days of Dun & Bradstreet to navigating acquisitions and leading through transformation, Larry shares hard-earned lessons, the future he sees for our industry, and why he might just be the most competitive Mario Kart player you’ll ever meet. If you care about people, performance, and the pulse of background screening, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Pro Conversation You don’t want to miss!
1. The Dirt Road to COO: Larry’s Origin Story
2. Learning, Leading, and Being Let Go
3. A Candidate-Centric Philosophy & Industry Evolution
4. Mentorship, PBSA, and… Mario Kart?
Larry White’s journey, from a dirt road in Oklahoma to an industry leader, encapsulates resilience and people-centered leadership. His transformative career at JDP reflects a commitment to fostering trust, efficiency, and innovation, particularly with AI and technology. Larry’s philosophy—recognizing individuals’ unique motivations and celebrating their contributions—demonstrates his deep understanding of human potential. If Larry’s journey inspired you—or made you chuckle—make sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast. Your support helps us spotlight more industry pros shaping the future of background screening.
Stay curious, stay compliant—and see you next time!
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