SBC EC INVESTIGATION SBC EC Investigation Updated: September 9, 2021 On September 9, 2021, the Task Force announced that Guidepost Solutions was retained to conduct the independent assessment and investigation regarding the Executive Committee of the SBC, as commissioned by the Messengers of the Convention at the 2021 SBC annual meeting. Pursuant to the Letter of Engagement, Guidepost’s mandate is as follows: Specifically, and as directed by the SBC Motion, Guidepost will investigate: Allegations of abuse by Executive Committee members Mishandling of abuse allegations by Executive Committee members between January 1, 2000, to June 14, 2021 Allegations of mistreatment of sexual abuse victims by Executive Committee members from January 1, 2000, to June 14, 2021 Patterns of intimidation of sexual abuse victims or advocates from January 1, 2000, to June 14, 2021 Resistance to sexual abuse reform initiatives from January 1, 2000, to June 14, 2021 In addition, Guidepost will perform an audit of the procedures and actions of the Credentials Committee after its formation in mid-June 2019, using best standards and practices designed to ensure accountability, transparency, and care for the wellbeing of survivors of sexual abuse. Anyone who would like to provide relevant information to Guidepost in furtherance of the investigation may do so using the following email address: ECInvestigation@guidepostsolutions.com If you wish to provide information by U.S. Mail, please use the following address: Guidepost Solutions Attn: SBC EC Investigation 1130 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 520 Washington, DC 20036 Additional information regarding the Task Force and the scope of the investigation can be found here. A press release announcing the retention of Guidepost can be found here. NEWS Please enter your email to subscribe. By doing so, you are opting-in to receive news from Guidepost Solutions LLC. First Name Last Name Email Address Company ©2011-2021, Guidepost Solutions LLC. All rights reserved.

EXPERIENCE BUREAU VERITAS (FORMERLY CURTIS-STRAUS) CONTACT US An OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, Curtis-Straus, tests, reviews and certifies high-end goods, electronics, medical devices, and other consumer products. OSHA appointed Guidepost Solutions’ CEO as the Independent Monitor with respect to potential conflicts of interest with Curtis-Straus’s certifications. Our team conducts a separate independent review for each certification through researching each product’s critical component to ensure the products being tested and reviewed by the lab were not manufactured by the lab; its parent company, Bureau Veritas, a global certification company; or any of its global subsidiaries. Additionally, we monitor all acquisitions and sales to maintain a current and accurate conflict list and provide an annual report to OSHA regarding review results. NEWS Please enter your email to subscribe. By doing so, you are opting-in to receive news from Guidepost Solutions LLC. First Name Last Name Email Address Company ©2011-2021, Guidepost Solutions LLC. All rights reserved.