Dave Dinesen
President & C.E.O.
Dave Dinesen founded BackCheck in 1997. Previously, he served as co-founder and Sr. Vice President of a large investigation and due diligence firm. Realizing that pre-employment background checks were the future, he founded BackCheck which serves thousands of employers with industry-leading pre-employment screening services.
Dave is frequently asked to speak on the topic of background checks at universities, conferences, and media interviews and sits on the board of the Langara College Criminology Advisory Committee. He is a member of the Human Resources Management Association (HRMA) and the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS).
Dean Drysdale
Chairman of the Board & CFO
Dean holds an MBA from INSEAD and a PhD from Cass Business School at City University - London. He is a professor of business management at Kwantlen University College. He has extensive work experience in government at the federal, provincial and municipal levels including 2 years in the Canadian Prime Minister's office. He is a director on the Working Opportunity Fund, which is the largest venture capital firm in British Columbia. He has 10 years experience in corporate finance specializing in raising funds for high growth companies. Dean has served as an officer in the Canadian Army Reserve for 25 years, and currently holds the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
Stephen Dinesen
Vice President - Business & Technology Development
Stephen is an original member of the BackCheck team, having developed the client service delivery protocols, workflow systems, and the technology that facilitates online reporting. Stephen is an active member of the business development team, and aims to support through technology our goal of ever increasing quality, speed and efficiency of service. Stephen has previously held the role of BackCheck General Manager and holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of British Columbia.
Adrian Taylor
Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing
Adrian is responsible for client relationship management across the UK. Having held board level positions in Sales, Marketing and Operations in market leading service providers, Adrian has had a high profile in the promotion and implementation of innovative employee benefits solutions over the past two decades. This has led to the development of a passion for excellence in customer service and account management. Through his articles and presentations, Adrian is a regular contributor to the debate on the delivery of high quality and cost-effective professional HR services.
Jeremy Hardern
Vice President - Technology
Jeremy Hardern started his career in the banking and financial industries, focusing on planning tools and techniques, and project management methodologies in information technology. Since joining BackCheck, Jeremy has concentrated on re-engineering core applications, building solutions for increased workflow efficiencies, and assisting in the development and deployment of new business processes. Jeremy’s primary objectives are to ensure that continuing operational activities and anticipated business growth are supported by a robust, scalable and secure technology base. Jeremy oversees IT Services, software development and business analysis teams.
Chris Hawkins
Assistant Vice President - Operations
Chris Hawkins is responsible for daily workflow management of the BackCheck operation. As Assistant Vice President of Operations, Chris provides leadership to operational departments and sets goals for service quality, efficiency, and client relationships. Chris is currently a Canadian Human Resources Professional (CHRP) candidate, a member of the British Columbia Human Resource Management Association and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Simon Fraser University.