30 Years of Trust: Celebrating VeriCorp’s Legacy in Background Screening

VeriCorp's 30 Year Timeline

Where It All Began: 1996

VeriCorp was founded in 1996 by Gary DeWitt in Louisville, Kentucky, with a clear mission: to help employers hire the right candidates.

At the time, background screening was far from streamlined. Technology was limited, processes were manual, and turnaround times were slow. Software had to be physically downloaded onto desktop computers — often via floppy disks. There were no national database searches. Court records were run manually, one jurisdiction at a time. Every report required patience, persistence, and deep attention to detail.

Even then, VeriCorp understood that hiring decisions carried long-term consequences. From the beginning, the company focused on accuracy, integrity, and service — principles that would shape the next 30 years.

Growing With the Industry

As background screening evolved, so did VeriCorp.

In 2006, the company took a major technological leap by adopting the EZyCHECK platform, a secure, web-enabled system designed to simplify the ordering and tracking of background screening reports. This shift improved efficiency while maintaining the careful review processes VeriCorp was known for.

Over the years, VeriCorp expanded its services and reach, supporting a wide variety of industries, including:

• Nonprofit organizations
  
  
• Healthcare
  
  
• Education
  
  
• Pipeline and energy
  
  
• And many other regulated and high-risk environments
  
  

Each industry brought unique challenges, compliance requirements, and risk considerations — further strengthening VeriCorp’s expertise and adaptability.

Expanding Access with EZyApp

As technology continued to evolve, VeriCorp remained focused on improving accessibility and ease of use for clients — without sacrificing accuracy or service.

Building on the success of the EZyCHECK platform, VeriCorp introduced EZyApp in 2009, a mobile extension designed to make background screening more convenient for both employers and candidates. EZyApp allows candidates to securely complete background screening forms directly from their mobile devices, reducing delays and simplifying the onboarding process.

This innovation reflects VeriCorp’s ongoing commitment to meeting employers where they are — streamlining workflows while maintaining the same careful review, compliance standards, and human oversight clients have come to trust.

A New Chapter of Leadership and Growth

In 2016, VeriCorp entered a new era when Britany Schweitzer assumed the role of CEO, guiding the company with a forward-looking vision rooted in its long-standing values.

Under her leadership:

• 2016 marked a significant brand evolution, modernizing VeriCorp’s identity and service delivery to meet the needs of today’s employers.

• In 2017, VeriCorp achieved Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) Accreditation, a significant milestone that further validated the company’s commitment to excellence, compliance, and ethical screening practices.

• In 2018, VeriCorp achieved certification as a Woman-Owned Business, reflecting its leadership, growth, and commitment to diversity within the industry.
  
  

These milestones reinforced VeriCorp’s ability to evolve while staying grounded in what matters most: ethical screening, strong partnerships, and dependable service.

What 30 Years Have Taught Us

Three decades in background screening offer perspectives that can’t be learned quickly.

Risk Is Rarely Obvious at the Start

Risk doesn’t announce itself. It builds quietly when processes are rushed, documentation is incomplete, or decisions are made without full visibility. Over the years, VeriCorp has seen how small shortcuts can lead to major consequences.

Compliance Is About Protection

Compliance isn’t just about following rules. It protects people, businesses, and reputations. It safeguards organizations from legal exposure and helps ensure fair, responsible hiring practices.

Hiring Is a Long-Term Investment

Hiring is never just filling a role. It’s an investment in trust, safety, culture, and long-term success. Every hiring decision shapes the workplace far beyond day one.

Common Mistakes Employers Still Make

Even with better tools and greater awareness, some challenges persist:

• Underestimating the importance of consistent screening
  
  
• Relying on outdated policies
  
  
• Treating compliance as a one-time checkbox instead of an ongoing responsibility
  
  

Shortcuts may save time upfront, but they often result in higher costs later — through legal exposure, turnover, reputational damage, or workplace incidents. Every corner cut increases uncertainty.

VeriCorp’s experience shows that thorough, compliant processes are not an expense — they are a safeguard.

Why Human Oversight Still Matters

Technology has transformed background screening, but it hasn’t replaced the need for human judgment — or human connection.

Automation and data tools are powerful. They help move information efficiently and support faster processes. But they can’t interpret nuance, context, or intent the way people can. Human oversight ensures results are reviewed carefully, decisions are fair, and potential risks are evaluated with real-world understanding.

At VeriCorp, this belief extends beyond the screening process itself and it’s woven into how we serve our clients.

While many companies have shifted toward automated phone trees, chatbots, and ticket systems, VeriCorp has remained committed to real, human customer service. When clients call with a question or concern, they don’t reach a bot — they reach a knowledgeable, caring professional who understands their account, their industry, and the urgency behind their request.

This approach matters. Hiring and compliance questions aren’t theoretical but rather time-sensitive, complex, and often high-stakes. Having a real person on the other end of the phone means issues are resolved faster, questions are answered clearly, and clients can move forward with confidence.

For 30 years, VeriCorp has believed that technology should support people, not replace them. Experience, human judgment, and responsive service remain essential to delivering accurate, ethical, and compliant outcomes.

In an industry built on trust, people still make the difference.

Looking Ahead: 30 Years Strong

In 2026, VeriCorp celebrates its 30th anniversary — a testament to trust earned, relationships built, and lessons learned.

While technology, regulations, and workforce trends will continue to change, VeriCorp’s commitment remains the same:

• Ethical screening
  
  
• Accurate, compliant results
  
  
• Human-centered service
  
  
• Trusted partnerships
  
  

The next chapter is about building on a strong foundation — helping employers navigate future challenges with confidence and clarity.

Thank You for Being Part of the Journey

To our clients, partners, and team members — past and present — thank you. Your trust has shaped VeriCorp’s first 30 years and continues to inspire what comes next.

Here’s to 30 years of smarter hiring, stronger workplaces, and ethical screening — and to many more ahead.