About Imperative
Imperative Information Group's goal is to be the preferred source of
background investigations to organizations that recognize the value of reliable
due diligence.
Our clients make better hiring, procurement, and investment decisions because they have the best information available about the character, experience, and competence of those they involve in their businesses.
Mike Coffey, who founded Imperative in 1999, has assembled a
strong team of professionals with backgrounds in human resources, criminal justice, information technology, and a variety of other disciplines. The Imperative team is committed to
our clients' success.
In an industry dominated by giant data brokers promoting instant background checks, Mike's obsession with thorough, straightforward reports has made Imperative Information Group a true exception. Rather than present our clients with detailed disclaimers regarding accuracy and/or reliability, we provide consistent reports with exacting quality.
Because we care about our clients' success, customer service is seen as an imperative rather than an expense. We don't expect our clients to become experts in background investigations—that's our job. Therefore, each member of our staff is dedicated to anticipating our clients' needs and seeking answers to questions our clients may not have thought to ask.
We prepare each report with respect for our clients' time and in appreciation of the trust they place in us on a daily basis. Obsessed about ensuring our reports are easy to read and understand, we avoid legal jargon and explain details using simple language.
Imperative Information Group strongly believes in sharing our success with our community. We sponsor the activities of a number of
community organizations through our corporate giving program and the volunteer efforts of our employees.

Imperative Information Group is a member of the National Association of Professional Background Investigators. We work within NAPBS to raise industry standards and to promote our clients' interests in maintaining legal access to reliable background information.
Imperative Information Group is also a member of several North Texas business groups, including the Cowtown Executives Association, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, and Vision Fort Worth.