The LP Leader of the Year is a Retailer, LP/AP Director level position or above, who is driving success with their team and for their organization.  They are making a positive impact in the lives of others and leading by example, whether through successful times or times of adversity.  

To be eligible for nomination, the LP Leader must currently be, or have been, in the role of retail LP leadership for which they are being nominated, for some or all of the calendar year of nomination (2024/2025).  Individuals must be nominated by someone other than themselves.   The LP Leader of the Year category is intended to recognize outstanding performance by an individual, worthy of recognition during the calendar year of 2024/2025, or some part thereof.  This category is specific to leaders employed by a retail organization.  

Outstanding Solution Providers should be nominated under one of the Solution Provider categories.   For those worthy of consideration for lifetime achievement in loss prevention, consider nominating that individual to be inducted into the Loss Prevention Hall of Honor.  

Here's what people are saying about this exceptional leader:
.......Brittany Gallagher, Sr. Director of Supply Chain Asset Protection & Safety at Lowe's, exemplifies leadership, forward-thinking development and innovation in the AP and EHS fields. Leading a best-in-class team of AP professionals, Brittany navigates significant cross-functional partnerships with store operations and asset protection, supply chain operations, IT and business teams, and company executives to deliver world class results in both safety and asset protection metrics.

Brittany balances responsibility for both asset protection and health and safety programs for Lowe’s, supporting over 130 Supply Chain locations that flow over $100 billion of product using over 20 million hours of labor per year.

Under her stewardship, Lowe's Supply Chain AP has grown to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding and evolving supply chain, as well as rising cargo theft and physical security concerns. Brittany's approach has put Lowe's at the forefront of Supply Chain AP technical deployments with advanced surveillance systems, machine learning tools, video analytic software, and remote monitoring.

In addition to technical improvements, under Brittany's leadership Lowe's Supply Chain safety program continues to deliver best-in-class performance, combining their strong technical approach with hardened people processes as well as specialized awareness content platforms to consistently deliver and reinforce key training with field associates and leaders.

Brittany is the #1 advocate for her team - always going above and beyond to foster professional development, giving stretch development assignments, and extending opportunities for professional certifications and technical training to develop her talent pipeline - leading to 4 internal promotions in 2025.

Brittany's extensive organizational partnerships, development of her team, delivered results, and drive to win set her apart from other top performing industry leaders.

.......In her role as Sr. Director Supply Chain AP & Safety she has transformed not only our AP and Safety programs but has been instrumental in driving operations execution during a time when we have gone through significant strategic changes and growth. Once promoted into this role she quickly became the right hand / go to person for our Chief Supply Chain Officer, SVP’s and VP’s. When we promoted a new Chief Supply Chain Officer she once again established herself as a pivotal partner. She has been recognized for her leadership not only by our SC executives but also our operations executives over stores. Brittany also plays a key role in AP Women in Leadership program and has helped to mentor not just our female leaders but leaders across the AP and supply chain organization. Through her leadership we have seen the best supply chain safety and inventory shrink performance in Lowe’s history.

Here's what people are saying about this exceptional leader:
Jeff Meyer wears many hats but still remains the "go-to" person for assistance. He is eager to assist and provide answers at any level. In one case particular, he provided my agency with product that we could use in undercover buys at dirty pawnshops. Although we could not guarantee the ability to recover the product, he did not hesitate. Thankfully we were able to return the product to them. HIs assistance in these undercover transactions resulted in citations for the unlicensed business and more importantly, the dealer getting licensed and now reporting all transactions. Jeff has also offered resources that his LP team may be able to provide such as surveillance, etc. That kind of working relationship is invaluable to combatting ORC. As if Meyer is not involved enough with his position at Walmart, he is also successful as the VP of MAORCA. He provides contacts for both LP and LE of various stores/agencies. Jeff responds to bulletins, requests and inquiries timely and always follows through. His presentations at conferences have also been very insightful. With someone so high up on the food chain always making himself available, reaching out to offer assistance and being so proactive, he demonstrates what a true LP leader is.

Here's what people are saying about this exceptional leader:
The overall contributions Mike has made to the industry have largely gone unnoticed and it's time they come to light. Coming from a Law Enforcement background and working his way up the highest level of Asset Protection in an organization of over 150,000 people is aspirational. He is a mentor, collaborator, always available to help a colleague and listen to solution providers. He is a phenomenal leader his team growth and advancement proves this. He is a value to the LPRC and working to continually help our industry adapt and evolve to the needs of the business.