The Loss Prevention Foundation Announces New Board & Academic Committee Member

The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) announces the selection of its newest board members to assist in governing and providing strategic direction for the Foundation.

The following individuals have accepted the nomination and have been approved by the board to serve on the Foundation's Board of Directors:

• Tim Gorman - Divisional Vice President Asset Protection, Walgreens
• Mike Keenan - Vice President Loss Prevention, Gap, Inc.
• Mark Mellor - Divisional Vice President Loss Prevention & Global Business Continuity, Family Dollar
• Mark Stinde - Vice President Asset Protection, 7-Eleven

"The Foundation continues to strive for a broad range of industry perspectives so we can serve the loss prevention industry in an informed and comprehensive manner," said Gene Smith, LPC, president of The Loss Prevention Foundation. "These leaders have proven that they have tremendous industry vision and have clearly demonstrated their commitment to improving the industry through supporting loss prevention education."

"The Foundation continues to amass strong retail support for its mission - educating the loss prevention industry by providing academically supported resources such as our LPQ and LPC certification programs," said Frank Johns, LPC, chairman of The Loss Prevention Foundation. "Each of these professionals brings a unique perspective as a result of their extensive expertise in loss prevention, store operations and solution providing services."

Also, reelected for another three year term serving as board members were:

• Lee Bland, LPC - Vice President Loss Prevention, Stage Stores
• Jeff Levitt, LPC - Sr. Manager Asset Protection, Panera
• David Lund, LPC - VP Loss Prevention, Dicks Sporting Goods
• Bill Napier, LPC - (former) Senior Manager Corporate Asset Protection, Cabela's
• Dan Provost, LPC - VP of Global Loss Prevention, Staples 

The board also accepted the resignations of the following board members after being recognized for their tremendous contributions by LPF president, Gene Smith, LPC:

• Ken Amos, LPC-Divisional Vice President Operations, Community Management, Supply Chain Initiatives, Walgreens
• Keith White-Senior Vice President Loss Prevention, Gap, Inc
• Kevin Wolfe- former Vice President Loss Prevention, Big Lots

The board also approved the following member to the academic committee:

• Kristen Obst, Ph.D.-Program Director & Associate Professor Public Administration & Security Management, American Military University | American Public University

"Kristen has clearly demonstrated her commitment to elevating our profession through supporting LPF in its academic efforts. She will provide valuable support in our continued efforts to develop educational standards, industry specific curriculums and strategies to increase the level of awareness for our profession", said LPF president, Gene Smith, LPC.

For a complete list of board members and academic committee members, visit our site: LPF Board of Directors and LPF Academic Committee.

About The Loss Prevention Foundation
LPF is a not-for-profit 501 c (6) organization founded in 2006, created by industry leading professionals to serve the loss prevention industry. An international leader in educating and certifying retail loss prevention and retail asset protection professionals. LPF is responsible for administering the industry's only internationally sanctioned LP credentials: LPQ and LPC. With 24/7 online educational resources and professional membership program, the LPF is able to educate the industry like no other organization of its kind, in the world. LPF is also focused on driving more talent to the industry from colleges, universities, military and law enforcement through its Academic Retail Partnership Program and its Hire A Vet Program.