Professional excellence requires dedication and responsibility, and is something that the best continuously strive to achieve. In order to maximize potential, it is 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
We are pleased to recognize and congratulate those industry leaders who recently obtained their LPC certification. Despite their demanding schedule and having other impressive educational credentials, they still saw the value and took the time to obtain this industry-leading LPC credential.
In order to achieve the highest standards of excellence, loss prevention professionals must embrace the importance of continuing education as a gateway to higher performance and achievement within the profession. The best way to invest in our future is to invest in ourselves, and each of us holds the responsibility to maximize our talents and abilities to best serve our professional ambitions.
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):
| Charles Bailey, Jr. LPC CFI | Regional Asset Protection Manager | Vector Security Services |
| Francis Benesz, Jr LPC | National Manager of Asset Protection Learning & Development | Sears Holdings |
| David Chartrand, LPQ | Area Loss Prevention Manager | Goodwill Industries of Seattle |
| Ian Cherry, LPC | Division Director | Marine Corps Community Services |
| Michael D’Antonio, LPQ | Loss Prevention Manager | Stew Leonards |
| Darlene De Francesco, LPC | Area Security & Loss Prevention Manager | FedEx Office |
| Gregory Dolcich, LPQ | Loss Prevention | Security Resources |
| Anton Dontain, LPQ | Asset Protection Investigator | Goodwill Industries Sacramento |
| Christopher Gipson, LPQ | Investigator | 7-Eleven |
| Tyler Grandy, LPC | Loss Prevention Analyst | DICK’S Sporting Goods |
| Michael Hawkins, LPC | Loss Prevention Manager | Lowe’s |
| Brandan Hearne, LPC | Asset and Profit Protection Manager | Kmart |
| Aaron Henderson, LPC CFI | Vice President Loss Prevention | Penske |
| Bruce Herritt, LPC | Auto Center Manager | Walmart Stores |
| Ciera Hilton, LPQ | Regional Loss Prevention Manager | Protos Security |
| Victor Jacinto, LPC | U.S. Safety & Security Manager | IKEA North America Services |
| Robert Jevarjian, LPQ | Loss Prevention Manager | Stew Leonards |
| Andrew Jordan, LPC | Loss Prevention Manager | Six Flags Over Georgia |
| Slade Jordan, LPC | Asset Protection Coordinator | Walmart Stores |
| Matthew Kell, LPQ | DX Investigator | Goodwill Industries Sacramento |
| Polly Kelly, LPC | Department Manager Loss Prevention and Safety | Lowe’s |
| Arron Knight, LPC | Regional EHS & Loss Prevention Manager | FleetPride |
| Lincoln LeFebvre, LPC | Senior Manager – Field AP | The Home Depot |
| Alan Lott, LPC | Project Manager Investigations | 7-Eleven |
| Kate McGorty, LPQ | Loss Prevention Specialist | L.L. Bean |
| Jason Merwin, LPC | Area asset protection Manager | Sears Holdings |
| Kevin Mgrdichian, LPC | District Loss Prevention Manager | Sears Holdings |
| Charles Miller, LPC | District Loss Prevention Manager | DICK’S Sporting Goods |
| Brian Naughton, LPQ | Loss Prevention Ambassador | Nordstrom |
| Ethan Oppenheim, LPQ | Asset Protection Specialist | Best Buy |
| Pankaj Patel, LPQ | Loss Prevention Analyst | Indigo |
| Kelley Portner, LPQ | Loss Prevention | Rite Aid |
| Sergio Tovar, LPC | Regional Loss Prevention Manager | The TJX Companies |
| Joseph Tuilua, LPQ | Security Officer | Onehunga Business Association |
| Christopher Weaver, LPC | Asset Protection Manager | Walmart Stores |
| Barbara Weaver, LPQ | General Manager | Best Buy |
| Mandie Wells, LPQ | Corporate Loss Prevention Supervisor | KPH Healthcare Services |
| Derrik Welsh, LPC | Loss Prevention Analyst | The Home Depot |
| Andrew White, LPC | District Asset Protection Manager | King Soopers |
| Ashley Winkelmann, LPC | Corporate Investigator | 7-Eleven |
| Kenneth Wu, LPQ | National Loss Prevention Specialist | Mountain Equipment Co-Op |
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 April 2018, click here.
For more information on loss prevention certification and the certification process, contact the Loss Prevention Foundation at www.losspreventionfoundation.org.