--- title: CIChecked™ Appoints Industry Veteran Michelle Nichols as Vice President of Client Solutions description: CIChecked™ announces Michelle Nichols as Vice President of Client Solutions. 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[ Learn More ](https://www.cichecked.com/upcoming-events) Press Release # CIChecked™ Appoints Industry Veteran Michelle Nichols as Vice President of Client Solutions February 25, 2025 ![CIChecked™ Appoints Industry Veteran Michelle Nichols as Vice President of Client Solutions](https://www.cichecked.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CIChecked%20CI%20LLC%20Blog%20Featured%20Image-2.png) **Latham, NY – 2/25/25**– **CIChecked™,  **a leading provider of investigative background screening solutions, proudly announces the appointment of **Michelle Nichols** as **Vice President of Client Solutions**. Nichols brings nearly two decades of experience in **background screening, operations, and client service excellence**, having held leadership roles at **Sterling** and **Employment Background Investigations (EBI)**. In this role, Nichols will lead **Client Onboarding, Customer Service, Client Retention, and Vendor Management**, ensuring CIChecked clients receive **world-class solutions and support**. She will spearhead **strategic initiatives**, optimize **product development and fulfillment**, and strengthen **vendor relationships** to maintain CIChecked’s reputation for **unparalleled compliance, accuracy, and service**. **Background in Excellence **Nichols’ **18-year career** spans leadership across **verifications, public records, drug testing, occupational healthcare, vendor management, implementation, software solutions, and product innovation**. As **Vice President of Product - Public Records at Sterling**, she led **cross-functional teams to launch new products, enhance existing solutions, and drive operational efficiencies**. During her tenure at **EBI as Vice President of Operations**, Nichols oversaw **background screening operations, client implementations, vendor management, and software solutions**, reinforcing her status as a key leader in the industry. *"Michelle’s deep expertise and leadership will play a pivotal role in strengthening CIChecked’s commitment to delivering complete, current, and compliant background checks,”* said **Michelle Pyan, President of CIChecked**. *“Her track record in driving operational excellence and strategic growth aligns perfectly with our mission to provide clients with investigative solutions that cut costs, not corners, while ensuring the highest level of accuracy and compliance. ***CIChecked’s Michelle Nichols to Share Expertise on Drug Testing & Compliance in 2025 Webinar **With extensive experience in **drug testing programs, compliance, and operational efficiency**, Nichols will join industry leaders **John Gumina, VP of i3Screen**, and **Michelle Pyan, President of CIChecked**, in an upcoming **compliance webinar** titled: **“Workplace Drug Testing in 2025: Navigating Changing Drug Laws, Remote Work, and Evolving Technologies.” **This **must-attend event** is scheduled for **Thursday, March 6, at 2 PM EST** and will provide operational insights into **emerging regulations, policy adaptation strategies, and best practices for maintaining drug-free workplaces ** in an evolving legal, and technological landscape, while remote, gig and contingent workforces continue to have a strong representation. **About CIChecked™ **CIChecked™, the evolution of **Commercial Investigations**, provides **thorough, human-driven background checks** that go beyond simple database searches. Their **experienced private and licensed investigators** dig deeper, cross-checking information to uncover **inconsistencies and red flags** required by the most highly complex and regulated industries. Every screening is approached with a **meticulous investigative process**, leaving no stone unturned. **What can you expect from CIChecked? 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