Houman Akhavan
Founder & CEO, GCheck
Houman Akhavan is a seasoned technology and digital-commerce executive with over 25 years of experience leading growth and transformation across public and private companies. He is the Founder & CEO of GCheck, a compliance-first provider of modern pre-employment background checks, and serves on multiple public company boards.
Leadership & Governance
- Board Member, CDON Group (Nasdaq Stockholm: CDON.ST)
- Board Member, Outdoor Holding Company (Nasdaq: POWW)
- Advisor to technology, e-commerce, and SaaS organizations focused on digital scaling and operational modernization
GCheck & Compliance Leadership
- Founded GCheck to deliver fast, accurate, FCRA-compliant screening grounded in strong governance and compliance rigor
- Established GCheck’s Compliance-First Screening Framework, ensuring alignment with:
- FCRA and state employment regulations
- PBSA accreditation standards
- SOC 2 readiness and data-governance best practices
- CCPA/CPRA privacy requirements
- Introduced the Compliance for Good™ philosophy, promoting transparent, responsible, and people-first screening practices
- Oversees GCheck’s business strategy, compliance posture, and partnerships across the HR tech ecosystem
- Holds the PBSA FCRA Advanced Certificate, demonstrating advanced proficiency in federal employment-screening compliance
Prior Experience
Chief Marketing Officer, CarParts.com (Nasdaq: PRTS)
- Led digital transformation initiatives, including platform consolidation and mobile-first modernization
- Helped grow the company to $660M+ in annual revenue
- Contributed to recognition as the fastest-growing automotive e-commerce site (Similarweb)
Founder, Growth Rocket
- Performance marketing agency supporting global brands across e-commerce, marketplaces, and consumer technology
- 25+ years of experience leading cross-functional, multicultural teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia
Expertise
- FCRA & Employment Compliance
- HR Technology & GTM Strategy
- PBSA Accreditation Standards
- Public-Company Governance
- Operational Scaling & Process Design
- Performance Marketing & Digital Growth
Mission
Houman founded GCheck with the belief that background screening should be transparent, compliant, and designed to protect both organizations and the people they serve. Through the Compliance for Good™ framework, he advocates for higher industry standards in fairness, accuracy, and accountability—positioning compliance not just as a legal requirement, but a responsibility.
Pat Hartonian
Vice President of Operations, GCheck
Pat Hartonian is the Vice President of Operations at GCheck, bringing more than 15 years of experience in background screening, regulatory compliance, and operational leadership. He oversees the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of GCheck’s operational functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and a best-in-class experience for both employers and candidates.
Background Screening & Compliance Leadership
- 15+ years of hands-on experience across employment screening operations
- Deep expertise in:
- FCRA compliance and adjudication standards
- Quality assurance and workflow optimization
- High-volume operations management
- Vendor oversight and risk management
- Customer onboarding and client success
- Holds the PBSA FCRA Advanced Certificate, demonstrating advanced proficiency in federal employment-screening regulations
- Known for designing scalable, compliant operational frameworks that maintain accuracy and integrity at scale
Operational Strategy & Technology Integration
- Leads company-wide operational strategy, process design, and performance management
- Oversees GCheck’s dev-ops and infrastructure functions, ensuring operational readiness, stability, and efficiency
- Partners closely with engineering and product teams to translate operational needs into secure, reliable, and compliant platform capabilities
- Focuses on responsible automation, data-security alignment, and continuous improvement across the screening lifecycle
- Certified in Generative AI Large Language Models through Amazon Web Services (AWS), supporting informed oversight of emerging technologies used responsibly within operations
Expertise
- FCRA & Employment Screening Compliance
- Operational Scaling & Workflow Design
- Adjudication Standards & Quality Assurance
- Vendor & Risk Management
- HR Tech Processes & Implementation Support
- Operational Readiness & Dev-Ops Alignment
Credentials
- PBSA FCRA Advanced Certificate
- AWS Certification in Generative AI: Large Language Models
Mission
Pat is committed to strengthening GCheck’s operational foundation through transparent, compliant, and reliable screening practices. His work supports GCheck’s Compliance for Good™ philosophy—ensuring processes protect organizations while delivering dignity, clarity, and fairness to every candidate.
