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5 Phrases
You Won’t Hear at Any Other Restaurant LP Conference
Attend RLPSA’s 36th Annual Conference in Las
Vegas August 2 – 5, 2015
 WASHINGTON,
July 20, 2015 - The Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA),
the only association for the restaurant and food service industry focused on
loss prevention and security, is hosting its 36th annual conference August 2-5,
at the M Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Attendees can look forward to these five phrases they won’t hear at any other
restaurant loss prevention conference:
1. New Reality: Eric Boles from The Game Changers Inc. will discuss the
marketplace today and the increased customer demand, competition, and
technological advances in an ever-changing industry in his presentation,
“Leading Change in the New Reality.”
2. LP Evolution: Van Carney, National Director, Safety and Loss
Prevention for Domino’s Pizza, Rob Holm, Senior Director, U.S. Operations –
Security for McDonald’s Corporation, and Mike Keller, Manager, Loss Prevention
for Panera Bread will present “The Evolution of the Restaurant LP/Security
Professional” in the opening General Session. Attendees can learn about the core
competencies required of today’s professionals and the skills and education that
will be needed by future practitioners.
3. Digital Horizon: Grace Burley, managing director at Strategic Crisis
Advisors, will address getting the initial buy-in for a crisis plan from the
corporate team and providing training and response tools specifically designed
for leaders. Technological advances such as mobile ordering and virtual payment
are on the digital horizon. David Johnston, Senior Director, Loss Prevention and
Risk, for Dunkin’ Brands and Michael Loox, Director of Loss Prevention for
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, will offer insight into these new initiatives and how
they impact the loss prevention and security industry.
4. Ticket to Safety: “A Ticket to Safety- What you Need to Know About
Your Safety Programs,” will be presented by Mike Keeler, Head of Safety for
Bloomin’ Brands and Linda Zaziski, Safety Director for Little Caesars
Enterprises. This session focuses on the keys to developing safety programs that
identify problems and comply with safety guidelines. Keeler and Zaziski will
give tips, hints, examples, and real case-study information for creating
effective safety programs
5. Conceal Carry Laws: “Conceal Carry Laws—How They Impact Your Business
and How to Develop a National Approach,” is a scheduled conference session to be
conducted by Stacy Fulco and Nicole Milos, attorneys at Cremer & Spina. These
legal experts will help clarify the laws regarding security matters and offer
tips for developing policies and procedures in response to those laws.
“Our annual meeting during the summer offers our members the opportunity to
network with industry leaders, share knowledge and resources, and meet solution
providers who can help them address the unique vulnerabilities of restaurant
environments,” said Executive Director Jim Forlenza.
The RLPSA annual convention, the industry’s largest attended event, attracts
those responsible for identifying, defining, and minimizing loss prevention,
security, safety and risk management for the food service industry. It provides
a platform for LP and security professionals to learn practical ways to increase
the productivity and efficiency of their programs. This gathering of experts and
industry professionals also offers the opportunity for members to network with
their peers in order to enhance job performance and entire team effectiveness.
The complete conference schedule can be accessed
http://www.rlpsa.com/conference/upcoming/.
About the Restaurant Loss
Prevention & Security Association
The Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA) is the nation’s
only trade association dedicated to loss prevention, security, and risk
management professionals in the restaurant industry. For more information about
RLPSA membership or the annual conference, contact Executive Director Jim
Forlenza at
jim.forlenza@rlpsa.com or (240) 252-5542 or visit
www.rlpsa.com.
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