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.
Jason Parker has a new position; Area Loss Prevention Manager – 24-Hour Fitness
Mike Rackley has a new position; Sr. Director Global Loss Prevention and Compliance – Nike
Chris Austin has a new position; Multi-Unit of Assets Protection Manager – Sears Holdings Corporation
Justin Lakins has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Tractor Supply Company
Peter Van Loon has a new position; Manager, Information Security – Eddie Bauer (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Adam Cabrera, CFI has a new position; Market Loss Prevention Manager – Gap Inc./Old Navy (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Sherry Nichols has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Destination Maternity Corp (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Vincent Sonner has a new position; Senior Manager GISAT Associate Vetting – Walmart (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Travis Carter has a new position; Market Asset Protection Manager – Walmart
Ricardo Quezada has a new position; Area Loss Prevention Manager – Sports Authority
Oscar Mejia has a new position; Area Loss Prevention Manager – 24-Hour Fitness
Michael Coladipietro has a new position; Director Risk Management – Longo’s
Kim Schmidt, CFI has a new position; Regional Asset Protection Manager – Regis Corpporation (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
David Cohen has a new position; Corporate Multi-Channel Asset Protection Manager – Rent-A-Center (Information provided by Jennings Executive Recruiting, LLC)
Jeremy Willis has a new position; Senior Executive Team Leader – Target (Information provided by Jennings Executive Recruiting, LLC)
Chris Savage has a new position; Asset Protection District Manager – Rite Aid
Dave Anatra has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Supervisor – Goodwill Industries
Jeff Buskirk has a new position; Market Asset Protection Manager – Walmart
Danielle Falk has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – Kohl’s Department Stores
Aaron Jaramillo has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Fossil Group, Inc.
Tony Zerari, CFI has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – GameStop
Blue Montez has a new position; Vice President of Risk Management – American Apparel
Joe Baldasare has a new position; Area Loss Prevention Manager – Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Axel Diaz, CFI/IAI has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – TJX Companies
Jason Alexander has a new position; Regional Director of Loss Prevention – Sears Holdings Corporation
Libby Robinson has a new position; Multi-Unit Manager of Asset and Profit Protection at Sears Holdings Corporation
Jennifer Meyer has a new position; Multi-Unit Loss Prevention Manager – Kmart
Larry Hudson has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – Gordmans
Levell Hedgspeth has a new position; Zone Manager, Loss Prevention – Cracker Barrell
Geoff Ferrier has a new position; Asset Protection Senior Regional Investigator – Sports Authority
Paul Trickett has a new position; National Manager of Distribution Services and Supply Chain Loss Prevention – TJX Canada
Frank Camerino has a new position; Vice President Business Development – Metro One Loss Prevention Services Group (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Joseph Rapacz has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Spencer Gifts (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Brian Farrar has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – National Stores, Inc.
Ryan Feltz has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – King Soopers/City Market
Marc Johnson has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Neema Wasira-Johnson has a new position; Manager, Information Security Services – Walgrens (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Peter Van Loon has a new position; Manager, Information Security – Eddie Bauer (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Mark Meyers, CPh has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – TJX Companies, Inc.
Michaela Krueger has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – Kohl’s Department Stores
Ryan Schild has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Amazon
Sherry Nichols has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Destination Maternity Corp
Clinton Prestion has a new position; Director Analytics and Insights Global Security Operations – Walmart
Ed Pickett has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Belk
Nicole Holton, CFI has a new position; Loss Prevention District Manager – Smart & Final
Teresa Shinton has a new position; Multi-Unit AP Manager – Home Depot
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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.