CERTIFICATION
The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) is a leader in educating and certifying retail loss prevention and asset protection professionals by providing relevant, convenient, and challenging educational resources. The LPF is dedicated to elevating the industry through its accredited LPQualified and LPCertified courses. For more informations, visit losspreventionfoundation.org.
Seize Any Opportunity to Learn Two Retail Professionals Offer Their Views Josh Crippen, LPC
Senior Regional Asset Protection Manager, Whole Foods Market LPCertified in March 2020
Josh Crippen
Early in my career I witnessed leaders in the industry earn their LPC certifications, and I noticed the rewards they gained by going through the process.
Josh Crippen, LPC, began his career in loss prevention and asset protection during college by working full time as an asset protection specialist at Cabela’s. After graduating from Texas State University, he became a loss prevention manager for Lowe’s. Along with his normal LP duties at Lowe’s, Crippen was given responsibility for associate and customer safety for all locations in and around Austin, Texas, and found his passion for the safety side of loss prevention. Josh now serves as the senior regional asset protection manager for Whole Foods Market. “Early in my career I witnessed leaders in the industry earn their LPC certifications, and I noticed the rewards they gained by going through the process,” said Crippen. “I saw and experienced the effect of the knowledge they received from the course, benefitting not only them but also their
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teams. When I was presented with the opportunity to pursue the LPC certification, I jumped at the chance!” “The best way I can describe it is as an at-home, self-paced, full college course. It is a truly cumulative approach to the many facets of the industry,” Crippen said of the LPC course. “It is challenging, and you must be regimented in your approach to going through the course; however, the knowledge you gain and the industry recognition you receive from earning the LPC certification make the work you put in so worth it.” Crippen had some thoughts for those considering pursuing their LPC certification, “Find a mentor. There are so many great leaders in our industry that have been where you are and who are more than happy to help you along the way. Get involved with the Loss Prevention Foundation community. There, you will find like- minded LP professionals who are committed to driving growth
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and development in the profession and who are fostering open dialogue with others in the industry. Use those resources to your advantage.” “The loss prevention and asset protection industry is constantly evolving,” continued Crippen. “Make sure you have a hunger to learn and that you can adapt to change. Raise your hand often, be relentlessly positive and proactive, don’t hesitate to seek support from others, and always, always work to serve those around you.”
Greg Dupuy, LPQ
Market Asset Protection Manager, Meijer LPQualified in October 2020
Greg DePuy, LPQ, thought he was going to be a police officer. After completing the police academy and while applying for positions at area departments, Greg realized he needed an interim job and applied to Meijer. He was given the opportunity there to be a part-time store Continued on page 38
