Professional advancement and building a successful loss prevention career can mean many things to many different people. For some individuals it may mean reaching a top leadership position at a particular company, perhaps serving as a director or vice president of loss prevention/asset protection. For others, it may involve gaining experience in multiple professional fields in order to establish a unique and versatile role that capitalizes on all of our various skill sets. Some aspire to be the very best at a particular skill or discipline, building a base of knowledge and expertise that sets us apart from the rest. There are those that strive to leave a professional legacy, leaving a lasting mark on the present and future of the loss prevention industry. And there are still others that simply want the recognition that comes with reaching a particular level of performance and the security that it provides.
There are many different ways to evaluate our career vision and professional aspirations. But what is most important is that we find the path that fits us best. We need to fashion and follow a professional development plan that leads us forward and builds our future. Especially when involved in a profession that is evolving as quickly as retail loss prevention, career growth is essential to professional survival. Whatever our professional goals and aspirations might be; whatever skills and experiences have helped forge our personal loss prevention career path, we have to find and seize the opportunities to learn, grow, and progress.
All of us throughout the loss prevention community are proud of the accomplishments of those that have worked hard and earned a new place along the loss prevention career path. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their recent career moves and promotions.
September 2016
Blue Montez was named Director of Loss Prevention at Torrid
Jessica Lynn Martinik is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at Sephora
calandra MacGregor is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at Sephora
Chris Holbert was named Senior Manager of LP Operations in Distribution and Logistics at Ross Stores  Click here to learn more
Jeremy Henderson was promoted to Regional Loss Prevention Manager at TJX Companies
Steve Kang, CFI was promoted to Director of Asset Protection Operations & Analytics at lululemon athletica  Click here to learn more
Reginald Hightower was named Senior Director, Global Security for JC Penney
Kishalyn Martin was named Senior Director of Asset Protection – North for JC Penney
Jason Knight was promoted to Supply Chain Regional Asset Protection Manager at Macy’s
Candi Gray is now National Account Manager at Protection 1 Security Solutions
Jennifer Thomason, CFI was promoted to Director of Loss Prevention- Emerging Markets at Nike  Click here to learn more
Jeff Bevins is now a District Manager of Investigations at Macys
Mark Odell was promoted to Director of Loss Prevention at Advance America  Click here to learn more
Ryan Cutsforth was promoted to Market Asset Protection Manager at Wal-Mart
Jessika Gordon Fields is now a District Asset Protection Manager at Stage Stores
Briana Burgess, CFI, LPC is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at Marshalls
Jason Guiste, LPQ was promoted to ORC Market Manager at Lowes
Timothy Hatten, LPC is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Dollar General
John Slutz is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Family Dollar
Lisa Low was promoted to Sr. Regional Asset Protection Manager at Coach Leatherware
Chad Barnhill, CFI, LPC is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Scott Wancus is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at NAPA Auto Parts
Brian Rhue was promoted to Senior Investigator CIT Western Division at The Home Depot
Jonathan Grogan, CFI is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager PBM at CVS Health
Casey Wright, CFI was promoted to Director of Warehouse Operations at Eby-Brown Company
Matt Quealy was named Zone Asset Protection Manager for Rent-A-Center
Rosamaria Sostilio has been named Vice President of Loss Prevention for Barnes & Noble  Click here to learn more
Oscar Mejia is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Equinox
Steve Womer has been promoted to Director of Network Design at Vector Security  Click here to learn more
Jim Kallin has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Finish Line (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Kathleen Avariano was promoted to Area Loss Prevention Manager at Hermès of Paris
John Lee was promoted to Central Investigator at The Home Depot
Bryan Miller was promoted to Northern Division Internal Investigator at The Home Depot
Aldo Lopez CFI, CFE, LPC, PI is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Spirit Halloween
Rick Peck has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Director of Loss Prevention at Marmaxx  Click here to learn more
Ahmad Lightfoot has been promoted to Vice President, Loss Prevention Director at T.J.Maxx  Click here to learn more
Jacquelinne Aderhold, CFI has a new position; AP Team eCommerce Fraud Manager – Sears Holdings Corporation (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Mason Willard, CFI has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Aeropostale (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Alex Melo has been named Director of Sales the Security Systems and Integration (SSI) division at USS
Mike Campbell has been named a National Account Manager for USS
Chad Mackiewicz was promoted to Divisional Loss Prevention Manager at AutoZone
Marlene Weber promoted to Director of Loss Prevention-Global William Sonoma (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Bart Fuller named Director, Asset Protection at Walgreens (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Merrissa Nacht named Director of Investigations & Compliance at Century 21 (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Bryan O’Brien promoted to VP of LP, Banana Republic, Athleta & Intermix with Gap, Inc. (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Michael Oren named Director, Loss Prevention & IA at Natural Markets Food Group (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Tim Humble is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Smart & Final
David Della Fave is now Senior Manager of Loss Prevention at Bed, Bath, & Beyond
Jordan Rivchun, MBA was promoted to Director of Loss Prevention at DSW Â Click here to learn more
Joshua Vote is now a District Manager of Assets Protection at Abercrombie & Fitch
John Goldyn has been named Loss Prevention Director – Store Operations at Ulta Beauty Stores  Click here to learn more
Daniel Perkins is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at LP Innovations
Amye Segura Goady was promoted to Manager of Investigations at Stage Stores
Matt Barnett was promoted to Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Belk
To review the August “People on the Move” click here.
Many of the Loss Prevention / Asset Protection career moves and promotions are reported to us by our career advisor partners. We are grateful for their collective efforts and diligence in delivering this information. If you would like to provide information pertaining to a recent promotion or career move that is not listed below, we welcome your submissions by clicking here.