Universal Background Screening Appoints Val Poltorak as President, Signaling New Era of Client-Focused Growth and Industry Innovation

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Background Screening (UBS), a leading provider of background screening and compliance solutions, today announced the appointment of Val Poltorak as President. Poltorak brings an extensive background in SaaS, FinTech, and regulated industries, along with a distinguished record of driving growth, operational excellence, and customer-centric innovation across dynamic, compliance-driven markets.

Poltorak joins UBS following an accomplished tenure at Sterling (NASDAQ: STER), where she helped scale the company’s Healthcare division into its largest business unit and later led the Regulated Industries Division. During her leadership, Sterling achieved major growth milestones, strengthened its market leadership, and advanced innovation across product, client success, and operations.

“I have spent my entire professional journey ensuring customer needs remain at the center of everything we do,” said Poltorak. “I’m thrilled to join UBS at such a pivotal time for the industry. Technological advances like automation and AI are creating powerful new ways to deliver measurable outcomes for clients. UBS’s strong foundation and deep industry expertise make it uniquely positioned to lead this next chapter of innovation in background screening.”

With more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning private equity-backed and public companies, Poltorak has built a reputation for transforming organizations through data-driven strategy, disciplined execution, and a relentless focus on client success. She has led cross-functional teams across go-to-market, product, and operations, consistently exceeding business objectives and fostering cultures of innovation and accountability.

At UBS, Poltorak’s vision centers on enhancing the company’s legacy of trusted client partnerships, expanding its leadership across healthcare, staffing, and education, and aligning operational strategies to fuel sustainable, scalable growth.

“We are delighted to welcome Val as President of UBS,” said Jevin Sackett, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Background Screening. “Her deep expertise, proven track record, and commitment to clients make her the ideal leader to guide UBS through its next phase of growth and innovation.”

Under Poltorak’s leadership, UBS will continue to advance its position as a trusted partner for organizations in regulated and compliance-driven sectors, delivering reliable, technology-enabled screening solutions that help employers make informed, confident hiring decisions.

About Universal Background Screening

Universal Background Screening (UBS) provides comprehensive background screening and compliance solutions for organizations in highly regulated industries, including healthcare, staffing, and education. Trusted for its expertise, reliability, and customer service, UBS helps employers make informed hiring decisions while maintaining compliance and protecting their workforce.