The Liberty Group was founded in 1977 by Kenneth J. Bohan, CPC, CTS.

Kenneth J. Bohan, CPC, CTS, president and CEO of The Liberty Group, was the 2001 recipient of the Harold B. Nelson Award, the highest individual honor presented to an industry professional.It is given to one professional each year in recognition of persistent and outstanding service in the search and staffing industry.Bohan, who has been involved in the industry for more than 24 years, served on the NAPS Board of Directors, as well on the Executive Committee as vice chairman.He has also been very active with the Houston Area and Texas Associations of Personnel Consultants, having served in leadership positions including president.With the Liberty Group in Houston, Texas, Bohan has created a company that specializes in the real estate industry through its executive search, personnel and temporary divisions.Through his other company, Liberty Screening Service, LLP, he offers pre-employment screening services and drug testing to a national client-base.In 2001, he formed a third company, Liberty IT.Barbara Bruno, CPC, Past NAPS Chairman, in the award presentation commented:"Ken is a natural leader who gets things done.

KENNETH J. BOHAN , CPC , CTSKEN BOHAN , CPC , CTS , is the President and CEO of The Liberty Group.Ken has_been in the personnel profession for 22 years.He established The Liberty Group in Houston in the fall of 1977.Specializing to the real_estate industry , Liberty has Executive Search and Temporary Staffing Divisions.Through Liberty Screening Services , L.L.P. , the company offers pre-employment screening services and drug testing at hundreds of lab sites nationwide.His commitment to continuing education lead him to earn his Certified Personnel Consultant designation in 1980 and his Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist designation in 1992.Ken has a B.S. from the University of Central Oklahoma.Some of Mr. Bohan's achievements include :.Houston Apartment Association ( HAA ) Board member for six years and is currently a delegate from the HAA to the National Apartment Association ( NAA ) .He is currently Vice Chairman_of_the_Board_of_Directors for the National Association of Personnel Services ( NAPS ) and concurrently serves as Chairman of the Education and Meetings Committee.Formerly served as District_Director and Secretary / Treasurer.Ken has served on the NAPS Board for over seven years.Service on the Board and a Past President of the Texas Association of Personnel Consultants ( TAPC ) .Named CTS of the Year by the TAPC.Service on the Board and a Past President of the Houston Area Association of Personnel Consultants ( HAAPC )

Ken Bohan, The Liberty Group (2010)