Bchex

Ken Monroe is the founder and CEO of Bchex, a national leader in background screening and safety technology. Since founding the company in 1995 (originally as Background Investigation Bureau), Monroe has dedicated his career to helping organizations make safer, smarter hiring decisions.

Under his leadership, Bchex has grown into a trusted screening provider serving schools, nonprofits, businesses, and government organizations across the United States. Monroe has overseen the development of the company’s expanding safety ecosystem, including background screening services, visitor management technology (ChexPass), continuous criminal monitoring (Chex365), and emerging platforms designed to strengthen organizational safety and compliance.

Known for his focus on speed, accuracy, and customer service, Monroe has helped position Bchex as a trusted partner for organizations that prioritize safety and responsible hiring practices.

Monroe is also an advocate for improving screening education and awareness. Through initiatives such as the SHRM-certified Screening Hero Masterclass and The Bad Hire podcast, he works to share practical insights that help organizations understand hiring risks and build stronger screening programs.

Based in North Carolina, Monroe continues to lead Bchex’s mission of helping organizations build safer workplaces and communities.