|
 A common sense and cost effective way to hear from your employees and refine your HR programs with the goal of improving performance, retention and employee morale. Learn more. |
 ExitCheck has taken the time and invested resources to hire and train professional interviewers who use our world- class technologies to deliver timely, accurate information. Learn more. |
|
About Us - Management |
Management
|
|
|
 |
Dave Dinesen
President & Chief Executive Officer
Dave Dinesen founded ConcernCheck in 1997. Dave is a leader and innovator within the screening industry. He also founded Checkwell’s Continuous Employee Feedback Program for Employee Engagement and Retention. Under Dave’s leadership, Checkwell has grown from a small business to a multi-site organization that serves thousands of employers. Previously, Dave co-founded and led a large investigation and due diligence firm.
Dave is a sought after speaker on the topic of employment screening. Featured in a number of trade and general media articles, Dave has sat on a panel at a recent Canadian HR Council, he has addressed the HRPAO conference, ASIS, the Atlantic HR Conference and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. He is a member of the Human Resources Management Association (HRMA) of B.C., and the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS). |
| |
|
 |
Dean Drysdale
Chief Financial Officer
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 Polytechnic University. He has extensive work experience in government at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels including two years in the Canadian Prime Minister's office. He served as director of the Working Opportunity Fund for 9 years, which is the largest venture capital firm in British Columbia. He has ten 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. Dean is a fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (UK). |
| |
|
 |
Andy Kroen
Senior Vice President - Sales
Andy Kroen is responsible for managing Checkwell’s external sales and account management team. He is a Certified Human Resources Professional with 25 years of corporate HR experience, including extensive international experience. Andy is a graduate of the University of Toronto and has chaired many HR Forums and Committees such as the International Technology Association of Canada. |
| |
|
 |
Kristin Vaughan-Smith
Assistant Vice President – Employee Engagement & Retention Solutions
Kristin Vaughan-Smith joined Checkwell in early 2004 and has given leadership to the development of Checkwell’s Employee Engagement & Retention Solutions Services. As Assistant Vice-President, Kristin is responsible for providing direction to operational departments and setting goals for service quality, efficiency, and client relationships. Kristin holds a Bachelors degree from Simon Fraser University. |
| |
|
 |
Stephen Dinesen
Vice President - Business Development and Marketing
Stephen Dinesen is an original member of the Checkwell team, having developed the client service delivery protocol, along with supporting software-based technology for service delivery. Stephen is an active member of the business development team and aims to support, through technology, ever increasing quality, speed, and efficiency of service. Stephen has previously held the role of Checkwell General Manager and holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. |
| |
|
 |
Steven Leong
Vice President - Technology
Steven is responsible for technology strategy, systems development and infrastructure at Checkwell. He has broad industry experience in the delivery of large-scale technology initiatives, development methodologies, IT governance and product development. Steven has worked in technology, management consulting and product marketing roles throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. His background includes telecommunications with Ericsson in Stockholm, Sweden, and Motorola in Chicago and Zurich, Switzerland. Steven has a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University, and an MBA from the University of British Columbia and the Rotterdam School of Management in the Netherlands. He is currently focusing on scaling up Checkwell's systems and technology core competencies to meet aggressive corporate objectives. |
| |
|
 |
Shaun Hammond
Vice President
Shaun Hammond is tasked with the expansion of BackCheck's UK operations, with the goal of repeating the immense success that has seen BackCheck lead the Canadian market. He brings with him skills and experience from a career that has seen him hold positions such as Director of Sales and Marekting at ADP, Vice President and General Manager at Fujitsu Software and Director of Operations/Sales Director at Amdahl. Throughout his career, Shaun has worked upon the establishment, management and growth of world-wide and pan-European companies and has always enjoyed particular success in regards to sales. In his short time with BackCheck, Shaun has already established relationships with several major UK companies, and is set to add yet more to BackCheck's ever increasing UK presence. |
|
|
