
Our Story
Global Background Screening (GBS) was founded in 2019 by Carlos Crameri, Co-Founder & Chief Technology & Marketing Officer (CTMO), and Tracy Shatus, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder. Together, they set out to modernize an industry long known for being slow, fragmented, and overly dependent on outdated systems — creating a faster, smarter, and more reliable way to conduct background checks and verifications worldwide.

Cofounder & CEO
Tracy Shatus
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Cofounder & CTO
Carlos Crameri
Our Founders
Tracy Shatus brings over 30 years of investigative and background screening expertise and a proven record of building reliable, compliant screening operations. She began her career at the respected private investigation agency Data Probe, where she specialized in complex records research and investigative case management. She went on to own and operate Global Info Source for more than 15 years, building a reputation for accuracy, discretion, and client-focused service. Tracy’s deep investigative background and operational leadership ensures that GBS remains meticulous, compliance-focused, and service-oriented while scaling globally.
Carlos Crameri has worked in the background screening industry for 18+ years. He began his career as an intern at a criminal data wholesaler while studying at Kennesaw State University and spent years as a court runner, including working for Thomson Reuters Westlaw to retrieve and verify public records. He also managed large networks of courthouse researchers nationwide. These early experiences taught him a foundational truth: the most accurate and compliant background checks come from going directly to the original source — the courthouse or official record — rather than relying only on bulk databases.
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After nearly a decade building large criminal data networks, Carlos expanded his expertise into FinTech, joining LendingPoint, one of North America’s fastest-growing financial technology companies. There, he saw how far behind the background screening industry was compared to modern, tech-driven platforms. His vision for GBS was clear: bring the speed, transparency, and user experience of FinTech to background checks, while preserving the accuracy and compliance that only true source-based verification and human expertise can provide.
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Our Vision
Global Background Screening was created to modernize a slow, outdated industry while keeping its most valuable principles intact. Our e-commerce platform is the first of its kind to offer instant, transparent pricing for background checks and verifications in more than 180 countries — no quotes, no hidden fees, and no setup costs. Businesses can order background checks in seconds, track results in a clean dashboard, and integrate seamlessly with existing workflows.
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While we innovate with cutting-edge technology, we remain deeply committed to the personal, relationship-driven service that once defined the best private investigation firms. Our clients know they can reach out and speak to a real expert — not just submit a support ticket. We aim to be more than a vendor: a trusted partner you can call, ask questions, and rely on for honest guidance and support.
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By combining advanced technology, direct-to-source research, and genuine, human-centered customer service, GBS empowers organizations of all sizes — from startups to Fortune 500 companies — to hire and partner with confidence, stay compliant, and protect their reputation anywhere in the world.

Directors

Chief Financial Officer
Bill Jones

Verifications Director
Stacy Kelley

Operations Manager
Cameron James
