Professional excellence requires dedication and responsibility, and is something that the best continuously strive to achieve. In order to maximize potential, it is therefore essential that professional development is seen as an ongoing process. We should always be looking for ways to improve our skills, abilities, and base of knowledge as a means to maximize performance. Loss prevention certification is a means of establishing and validating that standard of excellence.
The Loss Prevention Foundation celebrates the Certified LP professional
Sandy Chandler, LPC, CPP – Rite Aid Corporation – Senior Divisional Director, Asset Protection
“Having the ability and skills to add value, not only in our department, but to impact the company on multiple levels substantiates a higher return on investment. The LP Foundation courses provide us with the business skills necessary to maximize our contributions to our companies and further advance our industry through continued professional development.”
Jim Contakos LPC, MA,CFI – Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Signet Jewelers Inc.
“As a business professional that specializes in Loss Prevention, I felt more of an accomplishment completing the LPC course than I did receiving my Masters degree in Criminology. The course is a challenge, but well worth the time. One should not take the LPC lightly, we should see it as a tool to further our education and our insight into the industry that we all call our profession. Every time another in our industry becomes LPC certified, we add relevance and credibility to our being. Thank you LPF for having the insight to design and create such a great educational tool for all of us to learn from and grow!”
April 2016
Loss prevention certification is an investment that we make in ourselves. It is not simply a commitment to higher learning, but also a dedication to reach a higher standard. Each of these individuals is helping to raise the bar for the profession; and has earned both their designation and respect of the loss prevention community.
The Loss Prevention Foundation is pleased to recognize and congratulate the following individuals who have successfully completed all of the requirements set forth by the board of directors to be LPQualified (LPQ) and/or LPCertified (LPC).
LP Certified
Mark Broda, LPC
Kevin Eikenberry, LPC
Bret Graddy, LPC
Shaun Hilton, LPC
Ronald Horn, LPC
William Ives, LPC
Charles Lindow, LPC
Jayne McGrath, LPC CFI
Henry Mortelliti, LPC
Scott Petty, LPC
Heather Ryder, LPC
Brandon Smith, LPC
Adam Wollman, LPC
LPQualified
John Bezek, LPQ
Ryan Birkemeier, LPQ
Perry Busateri, Jr LPQ
Shannon Danko, LPQ
Kathryn Dove, LPQ
Marcus Guzman, LPQ
John Hasnauer, LPQ
Joseph Heck, LPQ
Craig Hess, LPQ
Jerry Mafwenga, LPQ
Kyle Rutledge, LPQ
Yuen Shan (Elisa) Tsui, LPQ
The retail industry is extremely competitive, and loss prevention has become an integral component of a successful retail model. In order to remain successful our professional competencies must include flexibility, strong problem-solving and decision making skills, a superior knowledge base, and an ability to effectively apply our knowledge and experience to the diverse situations that we face on a day-to-day basis.
It is our responsibility to manage the process; driven by individual learning experiences and carrying a personal signature for success. Continuing education, training and skills development, lifelong learning activities, intellectual nourishment and exposure to new ideas all contribute to that plan. Are you taking the necessary steps?
To view the Recently Certified for March 2016, click here.
For more information on loss prevention certification and the certification process, contact the Loss Prevention Foundation at www.losspreventionfoundation.org