Michael Byrd, President

Prior to joining ScreeningOne, Michael Byrd spent 8 years in the investigative industry, both in sales and marketing leadership positions. Most recently, Michael held the title of Vice President of Sales & Marketing within First Advantage Corporation. Michael brings his experience as a successful leader with core competencies in strategy development, negotiation, sales structure, client relationship management and new business development to drive growth within ScreeningOne.

He is a results focused leader with a proven track record of generating new business and building long term customer relationships. Michael graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Human & Organizational Development where he played baseball. After graduation Michael was drafted to the Cleveland Indians where he played for several years. Michael resides in Brandon, Florida with his wife Lisa and sons Carson, Griffin and Gavin.

Jeffrey T Briggs , Vice President & General Councel

Jeffrey T. Briggs is a founder and General Counsel of ScreeningOne. Jeffrey is recognized as an industry expert regarding corporate law and compliance. Jeffrey received his B.A. from U.C.L.A. and his J.D. from Southwestern University. Prior to co-founding Screening One, Jeffrey was an active business attorney. He handled a diverse range of trial and transactional matters, including successful litigation of an array of complex matters in both federal and state court. Jeffrey’s series of successes in the courtroom involved several Fortune 100 & 500 companies, and he’s had the good fortune of working with top firms across the country. Between university and law school, Jeffrey worked as a federal legislation analyst on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.

Jeffrey’s role as legal counsel to established and emerging businesses and industry clients gives him a unique perspective in his current role as Director of Compliance and General Councel at Screening One. Jeffrey’s strategic vision, analytical skills, and abilities have contributed to the significant and sustained growth of the company.

 

Matthew Briggs, Chief Executive Officer

Matthew Briggs, is the CEO of ScreeningOne. Prior to co-founding ScreeningOne, Matthew was a founder and CEO of 700Credit a National Credit Reporting Agency. In 2007, that company became the largest privately held Credit Reporting Agencies in the Automotive industry. 

Matthew is a frequent presenter on credit reporting and compliance issues. Matthew brings more than 10 years experience in the credit reporting and consumer information industry. His speaking appearances have included numerous national and statewide conferences.  Mr. Briggs is a certified FCRA professional.

Matthew brings a successful balance of management, creative and technical experience to his position at ScreeningOne. His unique mix of expertise has contributed to ScreeningOne’s continued success within an evolving and rapidly changing marketplace. Matthew graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in Social Science. Under his leadership, ScreeningOne has expanded into a multi-million dollar corporation that is changing the way businesses around the country hire employees, screen tenants and make decisions.

 

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