Toastmasters “toasts” Commercial Services team and its efforts
International Director Wallace visits two clubs formed by USIS in Tulsa

Tulsa , Okla., June 6, 2007 – Toastmasters International Director Ralph Wallace, not surprisingly, had a few great words to say recently when he visited USIS’ Commercial Services Division and spoke to the two employee Toastmaster chapters of the Tulsa-based business. Wallace praised USIS leadership and employees for embracing the Toastmasters opportunity.

Mr. Wallace was in the area preceding a Toastmasters District Convention in Tulsa. He visited USIS’ Discovery and Informers Toastmasters clubs and the latter received recognition as the largest chapter in the District with 40 chartered members. The two newly-formed chapters, with a combined membership of 75 employees, practice public speaking and leadership skills at weekly Toastmaster meetings held on-site at USIS.

The idea for a USIS corporate club originated when the Commercial Services business’s Vice President of Marketing, Jennifer Daniels, asked a fellow employee about her participation in another area Toastmasters club. Barbara Fuente, director of market development, described the benefits of her experiences and they agreed that it would be a valuable activity to offer employees. The response was so positive that two USIS corporate clubs were formed.

Toastmasters International has groups in 90 countries and its universal message of the importance of public speaking and leadership values struck a chord with USIS employees. “I knew that we had a need for this type of professional development,” said Daniels, “and the positive response has really validated the opportunity for USIS to help employees grow this important skill set.” 

USIS’ Commercial Services business p rovides criminal history reports, employment and education verifications, drug testing, and other products that assist more than 33,000 customers nationwide in the transportation, retail, healthcare, insurance and gaming industries. For more information on USIS’ commercial services business, visit booth #2327 at the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) conference June 24-27 in Las Vegas or visit www.usis.com.

Media Contact
Amber Remke , 918.664.9991 x2668, amber.remke@usis.com or Michelle Corum , 703.637.1653, michelle.corum@usis.com

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Established in 1996, USIS ( www.usis.com) is a worldwide provider of total client solutions in human resources, investigations, and security services to businesses, federal agencies and institutions. USIS offers a broad range of services including background investigations and drug screening solutions, security and related professional services, and national security related staffing and training. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., USIS employs more than 7,000 associates that support business operations in all 50 states, U.S. territories, and overseas.