The Psychology Credential Center (PCC) was founded by Matt Turner, PhD, an expert in licensure and certification examinations. Understanding that I-O Psychology has no option to demonstrate and verify skills and practitioners often rely other professions for credentialing, the PCC began to develop a a professional credential for the field. The firm employs experts in credentialing, examination development, psychometrics, fairness and bias prevention, and I-O Psychology, making it the ideal group to develop a valid and representative credential for I-O Psychologists.

Matt Turner, PhD, ICE-CCP Founder

Matt is a licensed psychologist and recognized expert in high stakes examination development. He is the Founder of Revolution Assessment, Management, and Consulting, a firm that manages and advises organizations with credentialing programs. With an extensive career in assessment and psychology, he has delivered cutting-edge assessment solutions and programmatic support for one of the largest school districts in the United States. For over a decade, Matt led the Examination Program at the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), where he directed the development and administration of multiple high-stakes licensure examinations used across the United States and Canada. His expertise extends internationally, including spearheading the development of the inaugural licensing exam for mental health professionals in the United Arab Emirates. Matt has served as Chair of the Examination and Resources Advisory Committee (ERAC) for the Council on Licensure, Enforcement, and Regulation (CLEAR). His work on the Psychopharmacology Exam for Psychologists (PEP) earned him a national award for distinguished contributions from the American Psychological Association.

Tara Raines, PhD, Vice President Operations

Our People

Mark received his master’s and doctoral degrees specializing in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Louisiana State University. He taught at Radford University before becoming the Director of the Industrial-Organizational Psychology Master of Arts graduate program at Xavier University in 2000. Mark has over 45 national conference presentations and 20 published articles in several journals, including Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice, the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, The Psychologist-Manager Journal, The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, and Applied H.R.M. Research. Mark also served as the Chair for the Licensure, Certification, and Credentialing Committee for the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology for nine years.

Mark has also consulted for a diverse set of organizations for the last 25 years. He specializes in job satisfaction surveys, workplace civility, and validating assessments. In 2021, Mark retired as Professor Emeritus from Xavier University and is currently the Chief Research and Behavioral Officer at Wendal, Inc., located in Covington, KY.

Mark Nagy, PhD

Chief Strategic Advisor

Tara is a highly accomplished leader with a proven track record in research, evaluation, and program development. She leads research initiatives, data collection, and consulting services, specializing in implicit bias and fairness initiatives. With extensive expertise in testing and assessment, Tara has collaborated with Matt to develop and implement implicit bias training programs for item writers, enhancing the fairness and validity of high-stakes examinations. She is a dynamic facilitator with a strong background in working with examination groups and supporting the development of equitable testing frameworks.

Tara has also designed and organized international immersion programs for mental health professionals and educators, as well as provided technical assistance and evaluation for community-focused programs, including afterschool and charter school initiatives. Her academic career includes faculty roles at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of Denver, where she led accreditation efforts and mentored doctoral students. Recognized for her innovative contributions, Tara has received prestigious Presidential Awards from both the National Association of School Psychologists and the American Psychological Association for her groundbreaking work in policing in schools and anti-racism efforts in school psychology