Congratulations to Brian Quast, CFI on his promotion to Director – Safety, Security & Loss Prevention for Ace Hardware!

Brian has been with Ace for more than eight years, beginning his journey in 2017 as National Loss Prevention Manager. Since then, he has served in multiple leadership roles supporting both global supply chain and field operations, building a strong track record of protecting company assets and driving safety initiatives.

Earlier in his career, Brian held key leadership positions in loss prevention with Sears, L Brands, Saks Inc., and Carson Pirie Scott.

Please join us in congratulating Brian on this well-deserved promotion and in wishing him continued success in his new role!

Congratulations to Jodie on her promotion to Director, Corporate Investigations at Salesforce!

Jodie has been with Salesforce since 2021, where she has served in Corporate Investigations leadership, most recently as Senior Manager. She brings with her over two decades of experience in asset protection, investigations, and corporate security, including senior leadership roles at Gap and Wet Seal.

Her promotion reflects her proven track record of driving investigations strategy, strengthening security programs, and leading high-performing teams with integrity and impact.

Well deserved, Jodie!

We’re thrilled to announce that Aaron Leger has been promoted to Head of Physical Security – North America at Amazon!

Aaron joined Amazon in 2014 as NAFC Loss Prevention Manager and has since held key leadership roles, including Senior Manager of Physical Security and Regional LP Manager for NAFC. His 11+ years of dedication—built on a foundation of eight years at Target—have driven world-class security programs across our fulfillment network.

Congratulations, Aaron, on this well-deserved promotion!

After 23 years of unwavering dedication at Macy’s – from Loss Prevention Detective all the way to Senior Director of Asset Protection – Chase Seitz has been promoted to Vice President, Asset Protection Strategy & Operations. In his new role, Chase will leverage his deep field experience and strategic vision to strengthen AP operations across the enterprise. Please join us in congratulating Chase on this well-deserved achievement and wishing him continued success as he leads the next chapter of asset protection innovation at Macy’s!

Please join us in congratulating

John Evans on his promotion to Director of Loss Prevention Administration at Public Storage! Since joining the company in September 2024 as Regional Loss Prevention Manager, John has leveraged his deep expertise—honed over four years as Regional Director of Asset Protection at Saks OFF 5TH and more than a decade at Hudson’s Bay Company and Lord & Taylor—to drive operational excellence and build high-performing teams. In his new role, John will oversee loss prevention administration nationwide, developing robust training and audit programs that elevate accountability and protect Public Storage’s assets. Congratulations, John, on this well-deserved next step in your career!

Congratulations to Mike Magrum,

CFI, LPC, on his new role as Senior Asset Protection Specialist – EHS Operations at Whole Foods Market! With over two decades of experience in retail loss prevention and safety, Mike brings a strong background in operations, investigations, and regulatory compliance. Known for his ability to bridge the gap between operations and asset protection, Mike will now support Whole Foods’ EHS initiatives while continuing to drive a culture of safety excellence. Well done, Mike!

Congratulations to Corey Lyons on his promotion to Senior Area Loss Prevention Manager for Ross Stores!

Corey has been a key asset to the Ross LP team since 2020, where he has spent the past five years driving shrink reduction and operational safety as an Area LP Manager. With a strong foundation in retail loss prevention, Corey previously served as District Loss Prevention Manager and LP Investigator with TJX Companies. Earlier in his career, he gained valuable experience with luxury brands Hermès and Tiffany & Co., developing a well-rounded understanding of both investigative excellence and brand protection.

Known for his creative problem-solving and results-driven approach, Corey continues to elevate loss prevention standards in every role he takes on.

Well deserved, Corey!

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Please join us in congratulating Carlos Cordovi on his new role as Director of Environmental, Health and Safety for Triumph Foods!

Carlos brings over a decade of executive-level experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety leadership across the manufacturing and food industries. Prior to joining Triumph Foods, he served as Senior EHS Leader at Wells Enterprises and held a four-year tenure as Director of EHS & Physical Security at Bowery Farming. His earlier career includes impactful roles at Sugaright and Sleepy’s, where he developed a reputation for building strong safety cultures, implementing exception-based programs, and managing risk across multiple locations.

Carlos is known for his hands-on approach to EHS strategy and his ability to link safety performance with operational success.

Congratulations, Carlos!

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Please join us in congratulating Shanna Ramirez, CFI, on her promotion to Senior Manager, Asset Protection for T-Mobile!

With over 24 years of experience in Retail Asset Protection and Loss Prevention, Shanna brings a powerful blend of strategic thinking, inspirational leadership, and operational excellence to her new role. Her long-standing career at T-Mobile spans more than 14 years, where she held a variety of leadership roles within the Asset Protection organization, including Director, Senior Manager, and Senior Field Manager. She also brings prior LP experience from Kohl’s, where she served as a Loss Prevention Manager.

Known for her inclusive leadership style, Shanna has a strong track record of building cross-functional partnerships, advancing integrity-driven programs, and aligning AP strategies with business priorities to drive results.

Congratulations, Shanna!

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Please join us in congratulating John Baschoff on his promotion to Divisional Asset Protection Director for Walmart.

John is a seasoned leader with deep expertise in Asset Protection, internal investigations, store operations, and inventory control. With a proven track record of success and a strong commitment to operational excellence, he brings over two decades of experience in retail loss prevention to his new role.

John holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Dayton and has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead high-performing teams while driving results that matter.

Congratulations, John, on this well-earned recognition and continued impact at Walmart!