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.
March 2016
Melissa Daly has a new position; Regional Security Manager – Life Style Sports
Troy Oquin has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – Kroger
Eric Chase, CFI has a new position; Assistant Vice President of Loss Prevention – CarMax
Craig Cronheim, CFI has a new position; Vice President of Human Resources and Loss Prevention -CarMax.
Ryan Harris has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – CVS Health
Jordan Rivchun, MBA has a new position; Director of Field Loss Prevention – DSW Â Click here to learn more
Roxanna Soraya has a new position; Area Loss Prevention Manager – Nordstrom
Joshua Ridgeway has a new position; Senior Strategy Manager, Asset Protection – Walmart
Adam VanDuzer has a new position; Organized Retail Crime Investigations – The Home Depot
Scott Peacock has a new position; Senior Intelligence Analyst II – Walmart
Lisa Benson, CFI has a new position; Vice President, Global Investigations Unit/AML Compliance – Citi Click here to learn more
Anthony Paserchia has a new position; Regional Asset Protection and Safety Manager – Areas USA Inc.
Marcus Smith has a new position; Area Loss Prevention Manager – Ross Stores
Scott Springer, CFI has a new position; Director of Loss Prevention – Michaels Stores, Inc. Click here to learn more
Jason Hittel has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – Kohl’s Department Stores
Nate Frazier CPP, CFI, LPC has a new position; Vice President of Loss Prevention – Mattress Firm  Click here to learn more
Tim Lapinski, CFI LPC has a new position; Divisional Vice President, Loss Prevention – Helzberg Diamonds Click here to learn more
Brent Craven has a new position; Regional Asset Protection Manager – Regis Corporation
Jane Hobbs has a new position; Controlled Drug Analyst – Albertsons
Christyn Keef, LPC has a new position; Senior Director of Asset Protection – Walmart Neighborhood Stores  Click here to learn more
Emily Akino (Bosworth), LPC has a new position; Market Director, Stores – Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Click here to learn more
Rhett Asher has a new position; Director of Business Development – CONTROLTEK Click here to learn more
Chris Nichols has a new position; Executive Vice President of Operations – National Stores, Inc. Â Click here to learn more
Jacob Myers has a new position; Director, International Loss Prevention – Gap Inc./Old Navy Click here to learn more
Derek Moseley has a new position; Loss Prevention, Southern Alberta and Vancouver – Shoppers Drug Mart
Eduardo Castro has a new position; Group Loss Prevention Manager – Century 21 Department Stores
Tony Lovill has a new position; Multi Unit Loss Prevention – CVS Health
Suzanne Read, LPC has a new position; Director of Loss Prevention Process and Strategy – Lowe’s Companies  Click here to learn more
Katerina Chizhikova has a new position; Asset Protection Department Training Manager – Burlington Stores
Al Vanegas has a new position; National Loss Prevention Manager, Eurest National Accounts – Compass Group North America  Click here to learn more
Faraz Naqvi has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Amazon
Tracey Garnett has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – Michael Kors
Kristin Isgett has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Goodwill Industries
Bobby DeAgostino has a new position; Safety Director – Floor & Decor  Click here to learn more
Jagdeep Randhawa has a new position; Market Asset Protection Manager – The Home Depot Canada
Michael Gray has a new position; Senior Vice President at Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores  Click here to learn more
Lara Larson has a new position; Regional Asset Protection Manager – Dollar Tree Stores
John Goldyn has a new position; Director of Loss Prevention – Bevmo Corporation  Click here to learn more
Michael Tracy has a new position; Zone Manager, Loss Prevention & Safety – Lumber Liquidators (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Adam Eaton has a new position; Senior Manager, Loss Prevention Technology – Ross Stores
calandra MacGregor has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Rexall
Brit Hehn has a new position; Senior Manager Loss Prevention Operations – Gap Inc/Old Navy
Shane Myers has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Michael Kingrey has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager, North American Fulfillment – Amazon
Michael Ward has a new position; Vice President of Loss Prevention & Safety – Lumber Liquidators  Click here to learn more
James Wilhelm, LPC has a new position; Director, Asset Protection – 99 Cents Only Stores  Click here to learn more
Mike Coyle has a new position; Regional Director of Investigations, Northeast Region – Macy’s
Cynthia Grizzle has a new position; Asset Protection RVP, South Region – Macy’s
Pamela Velose has a new position; Asset Protection RVP, Southwest Region – Macy’s
Dave Rogers has a new position; Asset Protection RVP, Northeast Region – Macy’s
Jeremy Sutherburg LPC has a new position; Regional Asset Protection Director at Walgreens Boots Alliance
John Pool has a new position; Senior Vice President, Corporate Security and Fraud – Eastern Bank  Click here to learn more
Sean Califf has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Training Manager – TJX Companies, Inc.
David Homolka has a new position; Vice President, Chief Property and Design Officer at Cabela’s Click here to learn more
Mike Coyle has a new position; Regional Director of Investigations, Northeast Region – Macy’s
Cynthia Grizzle has a new position; Asset Protection RVP, South Region – Macy’s
Pamela Velose has a new position; Asset Protection RVP, Southwest Region – Macy’s
Dave Rogers has a new position; Asset Protection RVP, Northeast Region – Macy’s
Jeremy Sutherburg LPC has a new position; Regional Asset Protection Director at Walgreens Boots Alliance
John Pool has a new position; Senior Vice President, Corporate Security and Fraud – Eastern Bank  Click here to learn more
Sean Califf has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Training Manager – The TJX Companies, Inc.
Amy Mahon has a new position; Organized Retail Crime Investigations Supervisor – TJX Canada/Winners Merchants International L.P.
Rob Gibson, CFI has a new position; Senior Regional Manager Asset Protection West – Under Armour
Mike Kujawa has a new position; Senior Regional Manager Asset Protection – Under Armour
To review the February “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.