Universal Background Screening (UBS), a trusted provider of background screening and compliance solutions for regulated industries, has announced the appointment of Val Poltorak as President today. Poltorak brings more than twenty years of leadership experience across SaaS, FinTech, healthcare, staffing, and other compliance-focused sectors. Her background includes building high-performing teams, improving operations, and supporting organizations through strong, client-centered growth.

“I have spent my career putting customers first,” said Poltorak. “I am excited to join UBS at a pivotal time for the industry, helping drive growth and deliver exceptional client experiences in background screening.”

Before joining UBS, Poltorak held senior leadership roles at Sterling. She helped scale the company’s Healthcare division into its largest business unit and later led the Regulated Industries Division. Her work included growth planning, strengthening operations, and improving the client experience across a variety of high-volume screening environments.

“I have spent my entire professional journey ensuring customer needs remain at the center of everything we do,” said Poltorak. “I am 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.”

UBS Chief Executive Officer Jevin Sackett shared his support for the appointment and emphasized the importance of Poltorak’s leadership as the company continues to expand. “We are delighted to welcome Val as President of UBS,” said Sackett. “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.”

As President, Poltorak will guide the next stage of UBS’s national expansion, strengthen the company’s service model, and support growth across healthcare, staffing, and education. She will also enhance UBS’s operational strategy to deliver reliable background screening results that help employers make informed and confident hiring decisions.

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