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Chris Hackler is Vice President of Global Asset Protection for Signet Jewelers and also leads their Global Incident Response Team. She has a Loss Prevention background spanning 30+ years in varying roles including, but not limited to Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Inventory and Security which has resulted in the ability to embrace change, develop leaders and define new processes. She is known for her adept strategic perspectives, focus on goal achievement and cross-functional partnerships. Chris holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with Minors in Accounting and Psychology.

Michael Lamb, LPC has over 40 years of experience in the asset protection / loss prevention industry. He currently serves as the Vice President of Asset Protection & Safety for the Kroger family of companies based in Cincinnati, OH. Mr. Lamb oversees the strategic and tactical direction related to the shrinkage, waste control and safety across the Kroger enterprise, consisting of approximately 2800 store locations. Prior to his position at Kroger, Michael served as the Vice President of Asset Protection & Safety for Walmart US from January 2013 until April of 2017. Additionally, Mr. Lamb served as Vice President of Asset Protection, Regulatory Compliance and Safety for The Home Depot from September of 2007 through March of 2012. He earned a bachelor of science in security management in 2006. In addition, he has successfully attended leadership training through Emory University – Goizueta Business School in Atlanta as well as earned his Loss Prevention Certification (LPC) designation through the Loss Prevention Foundation in 2012.

Tim Lapinski, CFI, LPC is the Divisional Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management for Helzberg Diamonds with oversight in risk management, loss prevention, security operations, and fraud. He has over 25 years of experience in retail loss prevention, including leadership roles with Kohl’s Department Stores and Abercrombie and Fitch. Tim graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Criminal Justice. He is Loss Prevention Certified (LPC), a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) and is the Past Chair of the International Association of Interviewers Midwest Chapter.

Kim Treece is the Group Vice President for Asset Protection with Walgreen Co., and is responsible for leading a team of over 600 people, advocating safety, security, resiliency and profitability efforts within the Support Center, Supply Chain, Micro-Fulfillment, Central and other Non-Retail facilities. She began her career with Walgreens in 1990 as an assistant store manager, then transitioning to an executive assistant manager, store manager, and district manager. Between 2002 and 2009, she joined Walgreens Merchandising Department as a Divisional Merchandising Manager of OTC II, then Divisional Merchandising Manager of Consumables II, and between 2008-2009 as General Merchandising Manager of Photo and Front End Services. In 2009, Kim’s role continued to grow when she became a Regional Vice President for the greater New York area, responsible for strategic and financial leadership of over 500 Walgreens stores managing the region as a portfolio, allocating resources across the areas, increasing patient access, pull through of patients, and external connectivity/relationship building with key government and state officials, Health Systems, Health Plans, On-site pharmacies, Work site pharmacies, LabCorp, Take Care Clinics, and charity organizations. She is passionate about the development and growth of her peers and is actively involved in her surrounding communities. Kim is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a Business Administration degree, majoring in Marketing Management and minoring in Psychology.