Thomas is the director of loss prevention and risk management for the PGA TOUR Superstores. Prior to joining the PGA TOUR Superstores, he managed the loss prevention programs at Columbia Sportswear and RaceTrac Petroleum. He earned both his Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and MBA in operations management from Troy University and can be reached at kthomas (at) pgatss (dot) com.
In the 1970s and 1980s, service in law enforcement was the required foundational experience for most loss prevention leaders. Today, the ability to collaborate with business partners has become the most important competency. The retail industry has begun to require more diversified LP skills.
In the 1970s and 1980s, service in local, state, and federal law enforcement was the required foundational experience for most loss prevention leaders. Today,...
The loss prevention profession has undergone dramatic changes recently in regard to the skill set needed to be successful within the retail industry today....
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