About Us - Staff

Gene Smith, President

Gene Smith joined the Loss Prevention Foundation in January 2007. Prior to joining LPF , Gene served as President of North America’s largest Executive Search & Consulting firm specializing in providing Human Resource solutions for the retail Loss Prevention, Safety and Audit industries. During his fifteen-plus years with the firm he was directly involved in conducting assessment interviews, evaluating performance and identifying talent- while providing career counseling for thousands of industry professionals nationwide. Additional responsibilities included active participation in conducting many industry organizational reviews, operational strategies and succession plans.

Smith's previous experience includes serving twelve years in the retail Loss Prevention industry. His extensive resume includes two years as a Loss Prevention Training Manager with Federated Department Stores before serving in various Directorships with Federated, Consumers Catalog Showrooms and Revco Drug Stores.

Gene is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Police Administration and an Associate of Arts degree in Security & Public Safety. EKU has also acknowledged him as a Distinguished Alumni for his service in the Loss Prevention and Security industries. Gene is also a member of ASIS, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and the Alpha Phi Sigma Alumni Association.

Please contact Gene Smith or 704-837-2521

Kelly Durham, Marketing Coordinator

Kelly Durham joined the Loss Prevention Foundation in May 2008. Prior to joining the foundation, Kelly gained valuable customer service and marketing experience with Belk Stores, Ballantyne Resort, and National Diagnostics Inc.

Kelly is a graduate from Elon University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Marketing. She also studied abroad in England, Italy and was consistently on the dean's list. Kelly was also a part of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity.

Please contact Kelly Durham or 704-405-4404

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