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In Case You Missed It - Here's all the Executives 'Moving Up' in 2018

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December 2018

  • Agilence named Bruce Katz Chief Financial Officer

  • Ascena Retail Group, Inc.​ promoted Eric Pidgeon, CFI to Vice President - Asset Protection & Safety

  • Brookstone promoted Ken Boremi, CFI to Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer

  • Gap Inc. promoted Matt Brenner, CFI to Director, Global Investigations & ORC

  • Greatline Communications named Matt Aldmeyer Security Project Manager

  • HD Supply Construction & Industrial promoted Chris Olney, CFI, PCI to Senior Manager, Asset Protection

  • JCPenney named Doug Ramey Senior Group Manager - Field Investigations

  • JCPenney promoted Mark McDermott to Group Investigations Manager - East

  • Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage promoted Jammel Ward to Director of Loss Prevention

  • Nike promoted Jennifer Thomason to Senior Director, Global Nike Direct Risk & Control

  • OpenEye named Eric Fullerton Executive Director

  • REI named Andrew Barborak, CFI Senior Market Asset Protection Manager

  • RILA promoted Lisa LaBruno to EVP of Retail Operations

  • RILA promoted Brian Dodge to Chief Operating Officer

  • RILA promoted Austen Jensen to Senior VP of Government

  • Salvatore Ferragamo named Matt Connor, CFI Director of Asset Protection

  • Staples promoted Glenn M. Forrest III, LPC to Senior Manager, Loss Prevention Field Operations - West 

  • Staples promoted Jess DeValkenaere to Senior Manager Asset Protection

  • Staples promoted Donald Tarney promoted to Director of Loss Prevention

  • Superior Grocers named Darian Griffin Vice President Asset Protection 

  • TD Bank named Tony Davis VP, Senior Manager | Program Management | Global Security & Investigations

  • Whole Foods Market named Brian King Director of Asset Protection

  • XPO Logistics, Inc. named Tommy Nelson, CFI Global Director of Security and Loss Prevention 

 

November 2018

  • Amazon promoted Angela Rueber to Crisis Manager - Global Security Operations

  • Arecont Vision named John Sprague Regional Sales Manager for Northeastern US and Eastern Canada

  • Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Dallas, TX promoted Steve Boyd to Vice President, Loss Prevention

  • Ascena Retail Group promoted Scott Pethuyne to Director, Analytics & Fraud Management – Asset Protection

  • belk named Tim Derringer, CISM Director - Information Security

  • Best Buy promoted Kellen McWhite, CFI to Associate Director, Global Threat Detection & Response

  • Bloomingdale's named Peter Chie, CFI Vice President Asset Protection 

  • Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail (CLEAR) elected Brendan "Ben" Dugan President

  • Comcast named Amanda Grabowski Senior Security Investigator

  • Domino's named Ganjar Imansantosa, CISM Director - Information Security

  • Food Lion named Joshua Rogers, CFI Director of Asset Protection 

  • Gap Inc. promoted Keith White to Executive VP 

  • Genetec promoted Aaron Varenhorst to Business Development Manager, Signature Brands 

  • Goodwill of Orange County promoted Chan Park to Corporate Investigations & Internal Audit Manager

  • Lowe’s promoted Evan Edwards to Senior Corporate Investigator – Investigative Intelligence

  • Nordstrom promoted Patricia Carbonara to Manager, Violence in the Workplace Assessment, National LP

  • Nordstrom named Chalston Layacan Senior Corporate Investigator

  • OpenEye named Jim Mack Technical Training Manager

  • Rue 21 named Brian Bazer Sr. Director Loss Prevention 

  • Tailored Brands, Inc. named Leo Doran Vice President of Loss Prevention

  • TBC Corporation named Hector Sanchez Senior Director of Enterprise Security

  • The Beautiful Group promoted Hutch Hillebert to Director of Facilities & AP Western US/Canada 

  • Tony's Finer Foods/Fresh Market named Kazuya Ohara Director, Asset Protection 

  • Vector Security Networks named Brian B. Potts National Channel Sales Manager

  • Walmart promoted Maria Herrera-Garcia to Investigative Manager - Global Investigations

  • Walmart eCommerce promoted Cory Vaughan to Compliance, Asset Protection & Safety Ops Manager

  • Whole Foods Market named Rob Wynn Director Asset Protection - Eastern United States

 

October 2018

  • Art Van Furniture promoted Mike Case to Senior Director of Loss Prevention

  • Big Lots named Robert Lacommare, CFI Vice President of Asset Protection

  • Clarins Group named Ken Keegan Director of Security, Safety and Loss Prevention

  • del Lago Resort & Casino promoted Karla Hock to Director of Risk Management 

  • DSW Inc. named Adam Gilvin Director of Loss Prevention

  • Duluth Trading Company named Joe Anderson Senior Manager of Organizational Asset Protection & Safety

  • Family Dollar named Keith Clarke, CFI Director of Loss Prevention

  • Goodwill of the Olympics and Ranier Region named Keith Hall named VP of HR, Safety, Security and LP 

  • Luxottica promoted Chad Matheny to Senior Manager Asset Protection - Facilities/ORC

  • Nike promoted Janet Neron promoted to Director, Risk & Control Operations

  • Retail Business Services, an Ahold Delhaize USA Company, named Tina Sellers Director of Asset Protection

  • Ross Stores, Inc. promoted Jayson Sutton to Vice President of Loss Prevention

  • Ross Stores, Inc. promoted James Curtis to Vice President of Shortage Control

  • Sam's Club named Jennifer Gray Director of Safety and Compliance 

  • Sears promoted Don Strand promoted to VP, Human Resources - Compensation, HR Operations and Services

  • Sephora promoted Lorna Ryan to Senior Manager, Internal Audit & Control

  • Tapestry promoted Paul Andrews to Director, Asset Protection Administration and Analytics 

  • The Monitoring Association named Celia T. Besore named Executive Director

  • Tyco Retail Solutions named Jean Ann Schutte Director, Retail Sales US East

  • Tyco Retail Solutions named Janice Dziuk Director, Retail Sales US West

  • Verizon Wireless promoted Michael Baker to Corporate Security Manager - North Central Market

 

September 2018

  • Academy Sports & Outdoors named Frank Sorgie Jr. Senior Loss Prevention Manager - Regions 1 and 2

  • B&H Photo names Brian Bazer its first LP hire

  • Belk named Rey Rodriguez Director of Investigations & ORC

  • Burlington Stores promoted James Kennedy to Territory Loss Prevention Director, West

  • Delta Lock named Bill Cunha Sr. Vice President of Sales North America  

  • DIGIOP named Jim Close Director of Loss Prevention

  • Empower Pharmacy named Ferdinand Large Director of Compliance

  • Genetec promoted Guy Chenard to Chief Commercial Officer

  • Genetec named Michel Chalouhi Vice President of Global Sales

  • Hanwha Techwin America named Jordan Rivchun Leader of Retail Solutions and Strategy 

  • Holt Renfrew promoted Rui Rodrigues, B.A, LPC to Divisional Vice President, Loss Prevention & Risk Management 

  • Lowe's named Vinny Scalese Senior Vice President Operations

  • MadRag/10Spot named Barry Brown, CFI Director of Loss Prevention

  • Metro One LPSG promoted Frank Camerino to Senior Vice President Business Development & National Accounts

  • Nike promoted Mike Rackley to Sr. Director Global Store Operations

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company named Timothy Kidd Senior Manager, Corporate Security

  • PetSmart promoted Meredith Plaxco to Senior Director of Loss Prevention and Safety

  • Regal Entertainment Group named Daniel Whaley Director of Asset Protection

  • S-Type Armored/The Green Solution named Michael Burch, CFI Director of Asset Protection

  • Vector Security Networks named Steven Nibbelink, industry veteran, Business Development Manager

  • Watches of Switzerland named Bill Lane Director Loss Prevention, Health, and Safety and Audit

 

August 2018

  • Aldi USA named Ron Bigelow Corporate Security

  • American Freight Furniture and Mattress named Kelly Murphy-Iversen Director of Loss Prevention

  • Appriss Retail named Christopher Hoffman Senior Program Manager

  • AT&T named Bart Zarzour Senior Investigator - Jackson, Mississippi 

  • Belle Tire promoted Sean Kecskes to Senior Loss Prevention Manager

  • Checkpoint Systems promoted Carl Rysdon to Vice President of RFID Solutions

  • Cracker Barrel named Christie Hale Vice President of Internal Audit & Loss Prevention

  • Estee Lauder named Christian Placencia Corporate Loss Prevention Manager

  • Forty Five Ten named Angie Cahill Director of Loss Prevention

  • GameStop promoted Monica Trevino to Director, Corporate Loss Prevention 

  • Genetec promoted Jarrod Fullerton to Business Development Manager, Signature Brands

  • Goodwill Industries of Central Florida named Lawrence Hartman Director of Risk Management, LP, and Safety 

  • Guitar Center named Gary Johnson named Director Asset Protection and Safety

  • Gulfstream Goodwill Industries named Elizabeth Grill Director of Risk Management, Safety and Loss Prevention

  • Hudson's Bay Corporation promoted Tom Kilgallon to Director of Investigations

  • Johnson Controls named Martin Renkis CEO Smartvue IoT/Video Cloud Surveillance & GM Exacq Technologies VMS

  • Nordstrom promoted John Morris to National Director of Investigations - Loss Prevention

  • Office Depot promoted Shannon Hunter to Vice President, Loss Prevention & Sustainability

  • Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. named Bruce Pyke Director of Loss Prevention

  • Paycom named Adam Walker Director of Safety and Physical Security

  • TAL Global named Stanley Kirsch Worldwide Manager of Sales

  • 7-Eleven promoted Lauren Freede to Asset Protection Manager of Investigations & Anti-Money Laundering

 

July 2018

  • ADT named Jochen Koedijk Chief Marketing Officer 

  • Agilence named Brian Harvell Chief Technology Officer

  • Barnes & Noble College promoted Steve Welk, CFI to Senior Director of Loss Prevention

  • Cabela's/Bass Pro Shops named Brian Fox to Sr. Manager of Asset Protection

  • CKE Restaurants named Paul Jones Director, Asset Protection & Risk Management

  • CKE Restaurants named Connie Nichols Manager, Risk Management

  • CKE Restaurants named Jill Johnson Corporate Asset Protection Manager

  • CKE Restaurants named Matt Maheu Corporate Asset Protection Manager - East Territory

  • CKE Restaurants named Christopher Perry Corporate Asset Protection Manager - West Territory

  • Comcast NBCUniversal named Andrea Cunningham Vice President, Security - West Coast

  • Dollar General named Steven Bedi Divisional Loss Prevention Director

  • Floor & Decor promoted Andy Stofanik to Vice President of Operations, Safety and Loss Prevention

  • HS Brands International promoted Bob Casar to Territory Director of Loss Prevention

  • Kroll, a division of Duff & Phelps, named Steve Scarince to Associate Managing Director in Cyber Risk Practice

  • OpenEye named Jesse Crawford Director of North American Sales

  • Protos Security promoted Kris Vece to Vice President of Client Relations

  • Protos Security promoted Sally McGuffin to Vice President of Vendor Relations

  • Sephora promoted Chip Chiappetta to Senior Regional Loss Prevention Manager

  • Tractor Supply Company promoted Eddie Foley, CFI to Vice President of Loss Prevention

  • Ulta Beauty promoted Michael Mayernik, CFI to Director of Loss Prevention

  • 3SI Security promoted Todd Boak to Director - Midwest Retail

  • 7-Eleven promoted Brent Smerczynski to Corporate AP Manager - Operations, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
     

June 2018

  • Anixter promoted John Goolsby to Sr. Director, Global Security and Asset Protection

  • APG Cash Drawer Names POS Industry Veteran Craig Kaliebe as Business Development Manager

  • Bed Bath & Beyond promoted Andrea Rubalcaba to Senior LP & Safety Manager

  • Boot Barn named Perry Resnick Director, Loss Prevention

  • CIS Security Solutions, Inc. promoted Donna Carey to Vice President - Marketing & Inside Sales

  • CKE Restaurants named Christopher Perry Corporate Asset Protection Manager

  • CVS Health promoted Josh Connors to Sr. Director, Asset Analytics & Insights

  • DFASS Group named Jose Montenegro Corporate Asset Protection Manager 

  • Facebook named Benjamin Coleman Global Security Executive Services Manager 

  • Genuine Parts Company promoted Donovan McGee to IT Director

  • Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. named Paul Stone named Vice President of Security

  • Hallmark Cards named Matt Dokman information Security Director

  • Hannaford Supermarkets promoted John Carr to Director of Asset Protection

  • Home Depot named Scott Glenn, J.D., LPC Vice President of Asset Protection 

  • Home Depot promoted Chris Carrillo to Senior Corporate Investigator – Northern Division

  • MedMen named Chris Rodriguez Director of Loss Prevention 

  • Mobilelink USA named Steven Mesrey Director of Asset Protection

  • Old Navy named Jacob Myers Director of Loss Prevention, West Territory 

  • Old Navy named Joseph Ortega LP Director - International 

  • Pacific Sunwear named Chris Ota Vice President Loss Prevention

  • Penske Truck Leasing named Vincent Carranza Facilities Project Manager - Physical Security

  • Publix Super Markets, Inc. promoted John Hawthorne to Director Loss Prevention & Safety

  • Richline Group named Eric W. Smith Director of Security

  • Ross Stores promoted Omar Lara to Manager of Corporate Security & Fire/Life Safety 

  • Sears named Christopher Broadhead Director, Business Process Optimization

  • Stein Mart promoted Andrew Burchett to Director, Field and Supply Chain Asset Protection

  • Stein Mart  promoted Shawn Abbott to Director Asset Protection Technology

  • Steve Madden named Michael Monaghan Corporate Loss Prevention Manager

  • The PGA Tour Superstore named Tom Eberhardt Director of Loss Prevention and Safety

  • The Vitamin Shoppe named David Snyder VP, IT Security & Compliance

  • Wireless Vision promoted Nicole Schmitt to Senior Manager Asset Protection

  • 84 Lumber named Jay Saludis Director Information Security

 

May 2018

  • ADT names Robert Bull Vice President Integrated Video Solutions

  • ALTO named Larry Monaghan to the Assurance Management Team

  • Areas, United States promoted Anthony Paserchia to Interim Director of AP and Risk Management 

  • Bank of the West named Dane Mindell, CFI Asst. Vice President, Physical Security 

  • Beauty Brands named Doug Barnes Director of Loss Prevention

  • Belle Tire named Stephen Waligora Director of Risk Management

  • Bloomin' Brands, Inc. promoted Chris Bitner to Vice President, Chief Security Officer

  • Brookstone promoted Kenneth Boremi, LPC, CFI to Vice President, Retail 

  • Burlington Stores named John Edwards Investigation Coordinator

  • Burlington Stores named Tim Bass Asset Protection Project Manager

  • Dunham's Sports promoted O. Keith Wanke to Senior VP, Loss Prevention, Audit & Firearms Compliance

  • Food City/KVAT Foods Inc. promoted Daniel Sluss to Director of Loss Prevention/Security

  • Fortalice Solutions, LLC named Rhett Asher Executive Vice President, Retail Solutions

  • H-E-B promoted Clint Hedgpeth to Director of Loss Prevention Operations 

  • Macy's named Brian Stromberg, CFI Regional Vice President of Operations and Asset Protection

  • Nike promoted Jeff McPike to Sr. Director of Retail Operations and Construction - APLA

  • Pet Club promoted Justin Bowers, CFI to Director of Inventory Control & Loss Prevention

  • Worldwide Golf Enterprises promoted Michael Mata to Director of Cyber Security and Retail Loss Prevention 

  • Xanterra Travel Collection named Justin Curtis Corporate Risk Manager

 

April 2018

  • belk named Pamela Velose Vice President of Loss Prevention 

  • Floor & Decor promoted Bobby DeAgostino to Senior Director, Safety and Loss Prevention

  • GameStop promoted Adam Alford to Vice President of Loss Prevention

  • J Crew promoted Joe Guzzone to Senior Regional LP Director

  • The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) Announces New Board Member: Joe Schrauder

  • Party City named Kevin Plante Senior Manager, Loss Prevention Technology & Data Analytics 

  • Ross Stores promoted Christopher Holbert to Director, Supply Chain Loss Prevention and Safety

  • rue21 named Brian Huff Director of Loss Prevention

  • The Zellman Group, LLC named Frank Luciano as Head of Legislative Affairs

  • Total Wine & More promoted Catherine Stasiowski to Director, Loss Prevention & Safety 

  • Variety Wholesalers, Inc. named Lance Williams named Vice President, Loss Prevention

 

March 2018

  • Amazon promoted Vincent Vita to Senior Physical Security Program Manager

  • APG Cash Drawer Names POS Industry Veteran Nigel Ball as Vice President of Sales

  • Brooks Brothers promoted Melissa Lauricello, CFI to Director of Loss Prevention

  • Fresh Market named Joe Oliveira, CFI Director of Asset Protection

  • Fresh Thyme Farmers Market named Debra Martin Director of Asset Protection

  • G6 Hospitality LLC named Cory Cook Director of Safety and Security

  • Loss Prevention Foundation named Mathew Schriner New Director of Operations

  • Penske promoted Aaron Henderson to Vice President of Loss Prevention and Food Safety

  • REI promoted Andrew Panfil to Sr. Market Asset Protection Manager

  • RH (previously Restoration Hardware) promoted Justin Henkenberns, CFI to Sr Leader, Loss Prevention & Security

  • Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. promoted Terry Hennessee to Manager Global Investigations 

  • UNIQLO USA promoted Ryan Merkel to Loss Prevention Manager

  • Walmart promoted Scott Peacock to Director, Analytics & Insight - Global Investigations

  • WG Security Products named Craig Cunningham Key Account Director
     

February 2018

  • ADT Cybersecurity named Jimmy Treuting SVP Sales and Marketing

  • BJ's Wholesale Club promoted Nicholas Spiak to Director Field Asset Protection 

  • CKE Restaurants named Paul Jones Director of Asset Protection & Risk Management in Nashville, TN

  • The Fresh Market promoted Katelyn Dube to Sr. Asset Protection and Loss Prevention Manager

  • The Fresh Market promoted Matt Palmer to Sr. Asset Protection and Loss Manager

  • Genetec named Karen Valladares Business Development Manager, Signature Brands 

  • Intellicheck Appointed Bryan Lewis President and Chief Executive Officer

  • Jet.com named Brodrick Williams Head of Fraud & Risk Strategy

  • Kroger Company named Troy Harding Director of Asset Protection 

  • Lucky's Market named Chris De Tray, CFI Director of Asset Protection

  • Macy's promoted Brian Stromberg, CFI to Vice President COE (Center of Expertise) Asset Protection  

  • Macy's promoted Tim Huff to Director of Organized Retail Crime 

  • Macy's promoted Steve Boarman to Director of AP Operations & Administration 

  • Macy's promoted David Rogers to Vice President COE (Center of Expertise) Asset Protection 

  • Michaels named Jennifer Kajzer Vice President of Loss Prevention

  • Nike promoted Corey May, CFI to Director, World Headquarters Business Continuity

  • Nordstrom promoted Mike Triesch to National Loss Prevention Director

  • Sargent And Greenleaf Appoints Keith Deaton As COO

  • Sears Holdings named Phil Stegge Senior Director, APP Operations & Safety

  • Verizon Wireless promoted Misty Strawn to Senior Manager Corporate Security/Investigations

  • Village Super Markets, a Co-Op of ShopRite/Wakefern promoted Michael Rubino to Director of Loss Prevention

  • XPO Logistics, Inc named Michael Wahl Director Safety and Health North American Supply Chain

  • 7-Eleven promoted Davina Stevens to Director, Asset Protection Analytics and Inventory 

 

January 2018

  • Apple promoted Jessica Kirschbraun to Director of Investigations

  • C-3is, Inc. named Sean Walker, CFI Senior Vice President

  • CVS Health named Raymond Sosa Divisional Asset Protection Director - Washington, DC Metro Area

  • Facebook named Jason Jones Global Security Manager - Security Operations Center

  • Facebook named Lee Freedman Director II and Associate General Counsel for Compliance, Security & Investigations

  • HD Supply Construction & Industrial - White Cap promoted Brian Friedmanto Director - Asset Protection & Chief Security Officer

  • Kate Spade New York named Joey Hunt Director of Loss Prevention

  • L Brands named Michael Loox, CFI Director, Emergency Operations Center

  • MadRag/10Spot named Derek McCarthy Director of Loss Prevention

  • Nike promoted Adam Oberdick to North America Manager, Digital Loss Prevention

  • Nordstrom promoted Tony Davis to Director, National Loss Prevention, Internal Investigations, Rack Operations

  • Office Depot promoted Walt Hall to Director of Loss Prevention & Safety

  • Sally Beauty named Jim Mires Vice President Loss Prevention and Safety

  • Sekura Global named Donna Gudridge Client Program Manager - NAM

  • Spark Resultants promoted Johnny Custer, CFI to CIO - Chief Implementation Officer Spark Analytics

  • The Decurion Corporation named Katie Walker, CFI Director of Asset Protection

  • The Fresh Market named John Bishop Group Vice President of Operations

  • The Walking Company promoted Jon Parrett to Head of Loss Prevention 

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