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Sept 2008
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PRESS RELEASE -Professional Business Solutions, Inc, (PBSI) was awarded a GSA Schedule contract. The GSA Schedule
is an IDIQ contract administered by the Federal Supply Service of the General Services Administration. Under the Training Aids and Devices: Instructor
Led, Course Development and Test Administration - Schedule 69 contract, PBSI will provide comprehensive and integrated programs that address training,
education, leader development, organizational design and implementation, democracy transition, and rule of law across a broad spectrum of functional areas.
We specialize in the design and delivery of programs to build innovative and sustainable forensic and justice sector capacity in developing democracies.
The GSA Schedule is the preferred vehicle for government buyers. Look for our FSS Information Technology Schedule Pricelist on the GSA Advantage!
System at http://www.fss.gsa.gov/.
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August 2008
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PRESS RELEASE -Donnell Christian, Director of Laboratory Management & Forensic Programs for Professional Business
Solutions, Inc. is scheduled to provide a presentation for the United Nations' South Caucus Anti Drug (SCAD) Program. Topics of the presentation
will include internationally accepted analytical protocols for drugs of abuse and quality assurance for drug testing laboratories.
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June 2008
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PRESS RELEASE -Professional Business Solutions, Inc. (PBSI) a premier technology and management consulting firm
headquartered in St. Louis has named Stephanie Drilling Senior Director for the Organization Transformation practice. Previously with Ungerboeck
Systems International where she served as a senior consultant leading financial transformation projects for organizations like IMF, IADB, Warner
Brothers and Orlando Convention Center , Stephanie has more than 20 years of financial reporting, management and consulting experience in the areas
of financial operations, business strategy, human resources, supply chain management and information technology across multiple industries. Stephanie
is a PMP and Six Sigma Black Belt Program Qualified Consultant. “Stephanie’s background in financial transformation, program management,
continuous process improvement and six sigma coupled with her talent and dedication to the successful design and implementation of innovative strategies
and technologies for our clients will continue to drive excellence in the Organization Transformation practice,” said Donnell Christian, senior
director of Laboratory Management.
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June 2008
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PRESS RELEASE - St Louis consulting firm Professional Business Solutions, Inc. (PBSI) has been certified
as a Top 20% performer based on the Past Performance Evaluation survey responses of its reference customers. PBSI's PPE score of 95/100 demonstrates outstanding
overall customer satisfaction relative to similar companies. About the Past Performance Evaluation (PPE) Program: Each year, Open Ratings helps thousands of
companies secure contracts with large purchasing organizations such as the GSA by verifying their performance with Past Performance Evaluations (PPEs). The customer
satisfaction metrics that are evaluated include: Reliability, Cost, Order accuracy, Delivery/timeliness, Quality, Business relations, Personnel, Customer support,
and Responsiveness. The PPE score is based on the survey feedback of between four and twenty verified references. The Top 20% rating is relative to similar companies
during the same time period.
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April 2008
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St Louis consulting firm Professional Business Solutions, Inc. (PBSI) announced the addition of a new service area, offering consulting and training
services to help organizations develop, implement, and sustain the methodologies needed to improve organizational performance. Expertise includes Six Sigma, Lean,
teambuilding, leadership development, change management, process and product design, process improvement, and problem solving. For more information contact Stephanie
Drilling at info@epbsi.com
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March 2008
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PBSI initiates a program to implement an AFIS system for the Republic of Georgia
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December 2007
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The Third Edition of "Forensic Science - An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques," edited by Stewart James and Jon Nordby is
released. The chapter on Analysis of Controlled Substances was authored by Donnell Christian.
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September 2007
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Taylor and Francis Group contract with Donnell Christian and Stephanie Drilling to co-author a book on Project Management, Six Sigma and Quality
Assurance Manual Preparation.
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January 2007
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PBSI Senior Forensic Advisor Donnell Christian is scheduled speak to the Masters in Forensic Science program at Nebraska Wesleyan University
in Lincoln, NE in May of 2007. The program focused on clandestine lab trends and training issues.
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January 2007
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The issues concerning the publication and distrubution of the
Clandestine Lab Investigation Pocket Guide have been resolved. It can now be ordered from the Clandestine Lab Training page, under the services tab.
The Clandestine Lab Pocket Guide is a great resource for anyone involved in the detection, identification or investigation of clandestine
laboratories. Additionally, it is tool for people involved in homeland security issues for it provided information on the detection, identification and investigation
of clandestine labs used by terrorist to manufacture illicit explosives.
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December 2006
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Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement of the United States Department of State has renewed its contract with PBSI to provide forensic
technical assistance in republics of the former Soviet Union.
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December 2006
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First draft of Basic Principles of Forensic Chemistry has been submitted to the publisher. The publication timeline is still on track for a Fall 2007 release.
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October 2006
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PBSI has formed a strategic alliance with American Laboratory Trading, LLC. to provide the only comprehensive
international forensic laboratory development package to the DOminican Republic. This collaboration developes country specific forensic laboratory development packages
based upon the principles of democratic civilain policing, the rule of law and the preservation of human rights.
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July 2006
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Humana Press has contracted with Donnell Christian, Javed Khan and Thomas Kennedy to write Basic Prinsciples of Forensic Chemistry. The college level
text book will be for use in the growing number of undergraduate forensic science programs. The anticipated publication date will be in time for the Fall 2007 semester.
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June 2006
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PBSI has enhanced the services provided by its Qulaity Document Preparation team.
Look at the updated information in the Quality Document Preparation section under the SERVICES tab.
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May 2006
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Effective 1 June 2006, Professional Business Solution, Inc. ( PBSI ) / PBSI and will consolidating its operations and will
be relocating to its new corporate headquarters.
Professional Business Solution, Inc.
400 Chesterfield Center, Suite 400
Chesterfield MO 63017
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May 2006
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Eastern Missouri Police Academy (EMPA) in St. Charles, MO is sponsoring two one-day Clandestine Lab Basics seminars. The tentative dates of the seminars will be Thursday
July 27 and Tuesday December 8.
EMPA will sponsor a two-day or three-day Clandestine Lab Crime Scene Processing seminar and an Attorney’s Seminar if there is sufficient interest.
For more information contact:
Maggie Voisey
Eastern Missouri Police Academy
(636) 922-8704
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May 2006
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The distribution of the Clandestine Lab Investigation Pocket Guide has been suspended temporarily.
Contact PBSI to be notified when distribution resumes.
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February 2006
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PBSI introduces its
Clandestine Lab Investigation Pocket Guide . The Pocket Guide consolidates the information emergency responders routinely use to identify, mitigate and
abate the hazards associated with clandestine labs. The 64 plastic coated pages provide a ready reference for individuals who may encounter clandestine labs that
manufacture drugs or explosives during the course of their duties. It was developed by professionals who have been actively involved in the identification and
investigation of clandestine labs for over 15 years.
Clandestine Lab Investigation Pocket Guide will be available for purchase through PBSI April 1, 2006.
See the Clandestine Lab Training Section for more information.
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February 2006
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PBSI has formed a strategic alliance with The Emergence Group to provide the only comprehensive
international law enforcement development package that incorporates the use of forensic investigative techniques. This collaboration develops country specific law
enforcement development packages based upon the principles of democratic civilian policing, the rule of law and the preservation of human rights.
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January 2006
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PBSI is expanding its Laboratory Manuals Services to include pre-inspection evaluations and quality systems audits using the criteria established by
the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) and the International Standards Organization (ISO).Additionally, PBSI is
in the process of obtaining the credentials required to certify a facility to be in compliance with the laboratory accreditation requirements established by ISO 17025.
Contact the PBSI Quality Systems Services for more information concerning quality and technical document preparation, or quality systems evaluations and audits
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Janurary 2006
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PBSI and Northwest HazMat, Inc. have developed a clandestine lab safety training course that meets the training
requirements established by 29 CRF 1910.120. The training will be open to all law enforcement, fire service and emergency responders who potentially encounter clandestine
laboratories during the performance of their duties. Classes will be available spring 2006.
Contact PBSI Clan Lab Training Sections if your agency is interested in participating or hosting a clandestine lab safety certification class.
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December 2005
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Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement of the United States Department of State has renewed its contract with PBSI to provide forensic technical
assistance in republics of the former Soviet Union.
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December 2005
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Humana Press releases The
Forensic Laboratory Handbook . PBSI CEO and Senior Forensic Advisor Donnell Christian wrote the Chapter 2 “Forensic Chemistry. (
Table of Contents )
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June 2005
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Criminialist.us and Armor Forensics are preparing a series of clandestine lab training seminars for 2006. The one day seminars will address the
identification, collection and preservation of physical evidence at clandestine lab scenes. The focus will be how to safely handle the hazardous materials found
at clandestine labs, while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the evidence. A multi-day version with practical exercises will also be available. Seminars
can be arranged for dates prior to January 2006.
Contact the PBSI Seminar Coordinator if your agency would like to sponcer once of these seminars or for additional information.
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June 2005
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The July and August clandestine lab training seminars scheduled to be held at the Western Forensic Law Enforcement Training Center have been postponed
until 2006 due to schduling issues at the WFLETC. Contact the PBSI Seminar Coordinator for additional information.
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May 2005
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PBSI has scheduled two clandestine lab training seminars at the Western Forensic Law Enforcement Training Center in Pueblo Colorado. The July seminar
will be a “cook school” which will provide the participants the hands on opportunity to manufacture controlled substances under conditions similar to those
used by clandestine lab operators. The August seminar is focused at forensic chemists and will provide the opportunity to manufacture controlled substances and the
subsequently analyze the reaction mixtures. Contact the PBSI Seminar Coordinator for additional information.
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May 2005
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Evidence Technology Magazine publishes an interview
with PBSI CEO and Senior Forensic Advisor Donnell Christian. The interview focuses on clandestine lab trends and training issues.
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April 2005
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PBSI begins developing a clandestine lab safety certification course that meets the training requirements established by 29 CRF 1910.120. Former DEA
personnel are assisting with this project. The initial class is projected to be in January 2006. Contact PBSI Clan Lab Training Sections if your agency is interested
in participating or hosting a clandestine lab safety certification class.
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April 2005
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PBSI CEO and Senior Forensic Advisor Donnell Christian is contracted provide forensic technical assistance to the Bureau of International Narcotics
and Law Enforcement of the United States Department of State
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February 2005
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PBSI establishes a strategic alliance with Armor Forensics. The relationship provides PBSI the ability to efficiently procure the equipment and chemicals
routinely used to provide forensic training and services.
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February 2005
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PBSI CEO and Senior Forensic Advisor Donnell Christian spoke to the Masters in Forensic Science program at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. The program
focused on clandestine lab trends and training issues. Mr. Christian was subsequently interviewed by the local television stations concerning the affects clandestine drug labs
have on the local community.
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February 2005
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CRC Press releases the second edition of
Forensic Science, An Introduction
to Scientific and Investigative Techniques. PBSI CEO and Senior Forensic Advisor Donnell Christian wrote Chapter 22: The Analysis of Controlled Substances. (See the
Publications page for more information.)
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January 2005
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PBSI CEO and Senior Forensic Advisor Donnell Christian is scheduled to provide two clandestine drug lab seminars at the fall meeting of the Midwest Association of
Forensic Scientists (MAFS). The meeting will be in St. Louis, MO October 2005. The first will address the analysis of clandestine lab samples. The second will address opinions and
testimony related issues. Contact MAFS for more information concerning time and location.
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December 2004
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PBSI begins development of its manual preparation service. The service will provide technical writers with experience in preparing policy, procedure and technical
manuals required to operate an accredited laboratory. The service is slated to be available October 2005.
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January 2004
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CRC Press releases PBSI CEO and Senior Forensic Advisor Donnell Christian’s book
Field Guide to Clandestine Laboratory Identification and Investigation. The
book provides law enforcement and emergency responders a reference to quickly determine whether combinations of chemicals or equipment have the potential to be used in the clandestine
manufacture of drugs or explosives. ( Table of Contents )
( Book Review )
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July 2003
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CRC Press releases PBSI CEO and Senior Forensic Advisor Donnell Christian’s book
Forensic Investigation of Clandestine Laboratories. The book provides a
comprehensive overview of the clandestine manufacture of drugs or explosives. (
Table of Contents ) ( Book Review )
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December 2002
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CRC Press releases Forensic
Science, An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques. PBSI CEO and Senior Forensic Advisor Donnell Christian wrote Chapter 20: The Analysis of Controlled Substances.
(See the Publications page for more information.)
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