For over a decade, TurnStone Background Services has offered nationwide pre-employment screening and background investigation covering every U.S. state and county. Our diverse clients include retailers, manufacturers, exporters, law firms, medical offices, CPA firms, investment companies, building contractors, resorts and golf country clubs across the United States.  

For those with rental property, Turnstone also performs resident/tenant screening to protect your valuable investment. In addition, TurnStone checks nanny/au pairs and other workers who come into your home.

TurnStone Background Services places a high value on professionalism and integrity. The company strives to educate new and existing clients in the pre-employment sphere to reduce employer liability in the hiring process. We provide fast, accurate and affordable results customized to individual client needs working with top HR professionals to reduce hiring risks and decrease employee turnover.

J. Stafford Durham has a multi-disciplinary background that is a combination of academics, business, and investigation. He holds a Ph.D. in Urban Sociology and taught at the university level in Kentucky and Ohio. He has owned businesses in Kentucky, Florida, Georgia and the Cayman Islands. He has been a Georgia licensed Private Detective since 1998.

Hobbies and interests of Dr. Durham include theatre (especially Shakespeare), opera, philosophy, books, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Spanish and French red wines.