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.
April 2016
Kristine Gentilella has a new position; Vice President Global Loss Prevention, Compliance and Risk Management at Claire’s Stores Click here to learn more
Gary Smith, LPC has a new position; Senior Director of Asset Protection – Walmart Click here to learn more
Sean Johnson has a new position; Area Loss Prevention Manager – Charlotte Russe
Mike Campbell has a new position; Director, National Accounts – CONTROLTEK USA
Michael Wolfson has a new position; Director of Loss Prevention – bebe Stores Click here to learn more
Christopher Bellamy has a new position; Asset Protection District Manager – Rite Aid
Brad Milo has a new position; Corporate Loss Prevention Training & Compliance Manager – Century 21 Department Stores
Michael Potvin has a new position; Regional loss prevention manager – CVS Health
Aaron Duxbury, CFI has a new position; Territory Loss Prevention Director – Burlington Stores
Patrick McEvoy has a new position; Director, Asset Protection Systems & Technology – Hudson’s Bay Company.
Dan Hornickel has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – CVS Health
Stephen Martin has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager Ocean State Job Lot
Karla Bailey has a new position; Multi-store Asset Protection Manager – Walmart
Marc Abramson, CFI has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Ulta Beauty
Kristen Higgins has a new position; Organized Retail Crime Market Investigator – Toys R Us
Deanna Bonachea has a new position; Regional Asset & Profit Protection Manager – Justice (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Brent Hamlin has a new position; Director of Loss Prevention – Sephora (Information provided by Jennings Executive Recruiting, LLC)
Albert Soto has a new position; Organized Retail Crime Market Investigator – Toys R Us
Brian Morrison has a new position; Divisional Asset Protection Director – Dollar General.
Eric Acker has a new position; Market Asset Protection Manager – Sam’s Club
Jason Montgomery has a new position; Market Manager of Asset and Profit Protection – Sears Holdings Corporation
Matt Palmer has a new position; Zone Loss Prevention Manager – The Fresh Market
Jasen Crisp CFI has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Sally Beauty
David Welsh has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Dollar General
Kwame Acree, CFI has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Hermès
Rey Rodriguez has a new position; Regional ORC Manager – Macy’s Southwest Region
Philip Johnson has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – TJX Companies
Garth Gasse, CFI has a new position; Senior Loss Prevention Manager – SSP America
Nate Salazar has a new position; Divisional AP & Safety Manager – Cabela’s West Division
Mark Townsend, LPC has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – DHL eCommerce
Gina Guardamondo, MSM, CFI, LPC has a new position; Vice President of Loss Prevention – Finish Line Click here to learn more
Christopher Walin has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Victoria’s Secret
Zachary Smith has a new position; Director, Loss Prevention and Corporate Security – Lucky Brand Click here to learn more
Andre Watson has a new position; Vice President of Loss Prevention – JC Penney
Jennifer Welch has a new position; District Asset Protection Manager – Saks Fifth Avenue
Danny Whaley has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – CitiTrends
Shiraz Naqvi has a new position; Regional Manager of Loss Prevention, Wireless Advocates LLC
Sheila Tyree has a new position; Senior Director, DC’s and Call Center – J Crew
Julia Fogg has a new position; Senior Regional Loss Prevention Manager – J Crew
Brent Taflinger has a new position; District Manager of Investigations – Macy’s
Kersonder Williams has a new position; Senior Area Loss Prevention Manager – Ross Stores, Inc.
Ryan Carter has a new position; Chief Executive Officer – InstaKey Security Systems Click here to learn more
Michael Suppe has a new position; Territory Loss Prevention Director, Territory 1 West – Burlington Stores
Michael Ness has a new position; Director, Corporate Security & Business Continuity – Sprint.
Nick Barnett, CFI, FLO has a new position; Assets Protection Director – Target
Jarred Wiedenroth has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager at Kohl’s Department Stores
Sean Davis has a new position; Organized Retail Crime Manager, Seattle Division – Albertsons-Safeway
Christopher Ochs, LPC has a new position; Division Loss Prevention Manager – Kroger
Justin Henkenberns, CFI has a new position; National Loss Prevention Investigations Leader – Restoration Hardware
Juan Guerrero, LPQ has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Hermes of Paris Inc.
Bryan Miller has a new position; Multi-Store Asset Protection Manager – The Home Depot
Eduardo Flores has a new position; District Loss Prevention Supervisor – Orchard Supply Hardware
Jayson Sutton has a new position; AVP, Loss Prevention – Ross Stores, Inc. Click here to learn more
Joe Tyrrell, CFI has a new position; District Loss Prevention Supervisor – TJX Companies
David Thompson, CFI has a new position; Director of Investigations, Research and Innovation – Wicklander-Zulawski Click here to learn more
Ashley Greehey has a new position; Senior Manager, Asset Protection Field Investigators – Walmart
Dan Diggins CPP has a new position; Director of Security & Safety – Safeway Open Click here to learn more
Stephen Boarman has a new position; Director of LP Administration and Operations – Macy’s
To review the March “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.