LP Magazine is proud to present a career development and internal theft-focused webinar.
LP Leadership and Talent Management: A career in loss prevention? Yes, it’s a real thing! More and more professionals are seeing the opportunity and rewards of a career in retail loss prevention and asset protection.
What does it take to be a leader in this industry? Join us for a discussion with our panel of seasoned retail LP leaders as they share their diverse career paths in this dynamic field. Learn firsthand what these experts look for when recruiting and hiring new talent, discuss how the industry has evolved, and provide their thoughts on internal theft strategies for the back half of 2024. This discussion will provide insights into the essential skills and qualities needed to thrive in this profession.
Tackling Internal Theft: Our panel of LP experts will transition to the topic of internal theft and current trends within the retail sector. The panel will shed some light on internal theft methods and discuss evolving, innovative strategies to detect and resolve internal theft issues.
Whether you’re an aspiring loss prevention professional or a seasoned expert, this webinar offers a wealth of knowledge to help you navigate and excel in the evolving landscape of asset protection. Don’t miss this chance to learn from industry leaders and enhance your expertise. Earn one CEU for LPQ and LPC. Register now to listen to the recording on-demand.
Speakers:
Robert LaCommare, CFI, is vice president of asset protection at Dollar Tree. He has over 30 years of industry experience and has held leadership positions at Big Lots, Ascena Retail Group, Justice Retail, Limited Too, and Limited Brands. He is active throughout the loss prevention community, currently serving as a member of the NRF, RILA, LPF, and LPRC Leadership Councils.
Melissa Wacha, LPQ, is currently the director of asset protection operations and investigations at Meijer. With a diverse background in asset protection, safety, and risk, she has served the industry for more than 20 years in various leadership positions. Melissa is a member of The Loss Prevention Foundation’s Advisory Council and a recipient of LP Magazine’s Magpie Award for excellence in leadership.
Seth Hughes, LPC, is currently the divisional vice president of asset protection and risk management at REI. Serving the retail loss prevention community for more than 20 years, Seth has held various leadership positions with Target, Walgreens, and REI. Seth has also served the industry as an Editorial Board Member for LP Magazine and a member of RILA’s Asset Protection Leaders Counsel. He was also previously the deputy director of the Cook County Regional Organized Crime (CCROC) Task Force.
