July 2009- Validity introduces new innovative technology with their eJobApp and FCRA Compliance Manager

June 19th, 2006 - the Backgrounds Division of CMKA became Validity Screening Solutions.

1985 – CMKA provides background checks as part of theft investigations.

August 2008 – Validity acquired Fairfield Information Services, a Lancaster, OH based background screening provider.

July 2008 – Validity integrated with PeopleSoft, allowing them to offer a new integrated pre-employment background screening solution for their clients.

1992 – Darren Dupriest appointed Vice President of CMKA’s Backgrounds Division.

August 1st, 2004 - Dupriest purchases Backgrounds Division. New entity moves to Overland Park, KS.

1982 - Clarence M. Kelley and Associates (CMKA) is founded in Kansas City, Mo., by former FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley.

2003 – CMKA is founding member of National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS)

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	Concerned CRA’s ConcernedCRAs is a group of like-minded CRA's (Consumer Reporting Agencies) who are concerned about the future of the employment background screening industry. ConcernedCRAs are dedicated to consumer protection by not sending personal information off-shore to be processed and ensuring information is accurate and up to date. For more information please visit www.concernedcras.com.
	CUPA HR The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) provides dynamic leadership to the higher education human resources profession and the higher education community by delivering essential knowledge, resources and connections that enhance individual and institutional capacity and effectiveness. For more information please visit www.cupahr.org.
	Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association The Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) was founded in 1995 as the National Association of Collection Sites, and has grown to represent over 1300 members, and expanded its scope. DATIA now represents the entire spectrum of drug and alcohol service providers including collection sites, laboratories, consortiums/TPAs, MROs, and testing equipment manufacturers. For more information please visit www.datia.org.
	Employers Practice Network The Employment Practices Network educates and informs business managers and human resource professionals on employment and business issues. For more information please visit www.epnkc.com.
	Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce The mission of the Greater Kansas City Chamber is to provide leadership to build a vibrant and prosperous regional community with an outstanding quality of life and to assist members in becoming smarter, more visible, and better connected. For more information please visit www.kcchamber.com.
	National Association of Professional Background Screeners The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) was founded in 2003 and serves the interests of companies offering employment and background screening. Today, the nonprofit trade association gives the background screening industry the ability to effectively demonstrate its competence, reliability and willingness to adopt standards. For more information please visit www.napbs.com.
	Olathe Chamber of Commerce The Olathe Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization founded in 1921. Voted the “Nation’s Best Chamber” by the National Association for Membership Development, an affiliate of the American Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.olathe.org.
	Overland Park Chamber Of Commerce The mission of the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the economic environment and quality of life in our community. The Chamber strives advance the economic, commercial, professional, cultural, educational, social and civic welfare of the Johnson County area. For more information please visit www.opks.org.
	SHRM The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India. For more information please visit www.shrm.org.
	SHRM Jayhawk Chapter Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Jayhawk Chapter is a non-profit organization comprised of Human Resources professionals in the Douglas County area. The organization is designed to support the needs of the human resource practitioner at a variety of levels. For more information please visit www.jayhawkshrm.org.
	SHRM Johnson County Society for Human Resource Management of Johnson County (HRMJC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of human resource management. The Association began in 1979 with a group of HR professionals who felt recruiting and staffing needs were unique in Johnson County. From its original 25 members, SHRMJC has grown into a dynamic organization of more than 400 members representing over 200 companies. For more information please visit www.hrmajc.com.
	SHRM KC The Society for Human Resource Management of Greater Kansas City, Inc. (SHRM-KC) is a professional association dedicated to the advancement and support of the human resource profession. An affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), SHRM-KC has long been recognized as one of the largest and oldest chapters of the Society for Human Resource Management. SHRM-KC began in 1953 as the Personnel Management Association (PMA). In 1954, PMA was chartered with ASPA (American Society of Personnel Administration) now known as SHRM. PMA was the fifth chapter chartered in the United States. For more information please visit www.hrma-kc.org.