People on the Move: August 2016

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.

August 2016

John Watson was promoted to District Asset Protection Manager at Stage Stores

Paul Evans is now a Multi-District Asset Protection Manager at Southeastern Grocers

Suzanne Castillo was promoted to Director, Asset Protection – Investigations & Systems at Ralph Lauren

Michael Babineaux was promoted to Area Loss Prevention Manager at JCPenney

Jason Philpott is now a Regional Loss Prevention Field Coordinator at AT&T Mobile Tel

Armine Esackanian, MBA is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at BCBG Max Azria

Aaron McAloon was promoted to Market ORC Manager at Lowe’s

Tony De La Riva is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at DHL eCommerce (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)

William Connors is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at Giant Eagle, Inc. (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)

Kevin Krotenberg, CFI is now Sr. Regional Loss Prevention & Safety Manager at PetSmart (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)

Perry Smolinski has been named Director of Loss Prevention & Safety at Harbor Freight Tools

Joseph Horton has been promoted to Director of Market Operations at Bloomingdales

LeeRoy Hegwood, CFE, CFI, EnCE is now a Senior Manager of Partner & Asset Protection at Starbucks

Xavier Soule, CCIE, CHTI is now a District Market Investigator at CVS Health

Lorenzo Gonzalez was promoted to Market Loss Prevention Manager at Gap Inc./Old Navy

William Berger is now a District Asset Protection Manager at RiteAid

Ashley App was promoted to Senior Asset Protection Analyst at Big Lots

Carlos Rico was promoted to Market Asset Protection Manager at Walmart

Adam Wollman, LPC is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at GUESS?

Ryan Haysley, LPC is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at TJX Companies

Joel Cirbo is now a Multi-Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Boot Barn

Steven Turner CFI is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at Dick’s Sporting Goods

Zak Brownlee, CFI, LPC was promoted to Market Loss Prevention Manager at Bealls Outlet

David Mulliner was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Loss Prevention and Safety at IEH Auto Parts LLC

Andrew Grummett was promoted to Regional Investigations Manager at TJX Canada/Winners Merchants International

Lance Lee was promoted to Regional Investigator at Bealls, Inc.

Michael Mainville, CFI is now a Zone Asset Protection Specialist with 7-Eleven

Ellie Bravo is now an Area Loss Prevention Manager at 99 Ranch Market

Jodi Palermo is now a Senior Investigator at Victoria’s Secret

Carson Altice, LPC was promoted to Sr. Manager of Field Operations Global Loss Prevention at Staples

Andrew Zahorsky, LPQ was promoted to District Loss Prevention Manager at Pacific Sunwear

Beth (Milwee) King, CFI was promoted to Market Loss Prevention Manager at Bealls

Andreas Seidel was promoted to Senior Regional Loss Prevention Manager CEU S/E at Amazon

Chad Scott was promoted to Area Asset Protection Manager at JC Penney

CJ Denton, CFI promoted to Senior Director of Loss Prevention at Hermès of Paris  Click here to learn more

Don Wuchter, CFI is now the Director of Loss Prevention – Midwest Division – The Americas Group at Sherwin Williams

David Glass was promoted to Senior Regional Manager of Asset Protection at Winn-Dixie

Canaan Peacock was promoted to Loss Prevention Market Manager at Bealls, Inc.

Rudy Mazak has been promoted to Vice President/GM of Stores: Sears Hometown Stores, Appliance and Hardware, and Home Appliance Showrooms  Click here to learn more

Mark Crowley has been promoted to Head of Profit Protection at John Lewis Department Stores  Click here to learn more

Deidra Grier has been appointed Director of Marketing at Nedap  Click here to learn more

Keith Johnson is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at Citi Trends

Janos Arcia is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at BCBG Maxazria

Timothy Rout, LPC has been promoted to Area Loss Prevention and Operations Support Manager at Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

Lani Lautoa was promoted to Corporate Loss Prevention & Fraud Manager for bebe Stores, inc.

Ahlam Elhammiri was promoted to Regional Organized Retail Crime Supervisor at TJX Canada/Winners Merchants International L.P.

Matt Farley was promoted to Regional Loss Prevention Manager at CVS Health

Joseph Ledesma is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at Dick’s Sporting Goods

Jessica Censoplano is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at Lucky California

Tiffany Wimbish is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Brooks Brothers

Alex Patterson was promoted to Market Asset Protection Manager at Walmart

Tony Raab was named Senior Asset Protection Manager at Spencer Gifts

Edwin Saul was promoted to Director, Asset Protection & Risk Management at CKE Restaurants

Scott Johnson is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager PBM – Southwest at CVS Health (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)

Scott Yancy III is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Mattress Firm (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)

J.C. Felix, CFI is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Mattress Firm (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)

Dennis Lonergan, CFI is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Mattress Firm (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)

Glen Canarte is now Operations & Loss Prevention Manager at Kiehl’s/L’Oreal Luxe Division (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)

Brigham Roberts, MA, LPC is now Manager, Loss Prevention & Safety at Michaels (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)

Sharon Cruz is now Manager, Asset Protection-DC & Supply Chain at 99 Cents Only Stores (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)

Jed Weinstein is now Regional Security Manager, U.S. Security at McDonald’s Corporation (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)

William Penn, CFI was promoted to Supply Chain Investigations Manager-Northeast at Gap Inc. (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)

Scott Pickrel has a new position; Loss Prevention and Safety Manager – Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

Chris Hyde, LPC is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at Dick’s Sporting Goods

Florentino Posada is now a Regional Investigator at Stage Stores (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)

To review the July “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.