The Loss Prevention Group, Inc. (LPG) is a diverse and uniquely qualified company with its executive and management teams having over a century of combined experience in Corporate Security, Loss Prevention, Critical Operations and Law Enforcement. Since LPG's inception in 2006, they have consistently been rated highest in quality by their customers.

LPG has a unique blend of services - Security Guard Services, Security Guard Training, and Live Scan & Ink Fingerprinting Services.

Having managed corporate and departmental budgets, LPG's executive team is sensitive to working within their client's budgets, without sacrificing quality or service. We also know how important good quality training is to skilled positions such as Security Professionals.

LPG's executive and management teams have worked as corporate officers, investigators, special events coordinators, and sworn law enforcement officers. LPG's leadership team continues to receive training in the latest techniques and technologies in both the private security industry and law enforcement.

 Mark White
 President & Chief Executive Officer

Mark has been actively involved in law enforcement,   corporate security and loss prevention for over 35 years. Mark co-founded The Loss Prevention Group, Incorporated in April 2006 along with Matthew Lujan.


Prior to The Loss Prevention Group, Inc., Mark most recently held the position of Vice President of Operations for Sony Corporation of America, and directed the development of the Loss Prevention programs for all retail and entertainment based operations, including all policies, procedures, and investigative protocols. Mark was involved in all design and implementation phases of a 7-million dollar Security Operations Center.  Mark also trained and mentored many associates who have gone on to become successful in the Security and Law Enforcement fields.

Mark has also worked for several Fortune 500 companies over the past two decades. Mark has worked in the capacity of Loss Prevention Director, Director of Asset Protection, Sr. Regional Manager, Corporate Investigator, Manager of Loss Prevention, and Undercover Investigator. Mark has also worked on external theft suppression teams, and assisted the California Highway Patrol's C.A.R.G.O. Cats, and Reno Police Department's Repeat Offender Programs.

Mark has specialized in investigations and integrity interviewing in “white collar crime” and embezzlement cases and has conducted over 2,000 interviews with a very high level of success and monetary recovery rate. Mark takes a "common sense" approach to solving critical security issues and investigations.

Mark recently retired from a local police department after 20 years as a Reserve Police Officer and POST certified Background Investigator. Mark was awarded Reserve Police Officer of the Year on four occasions during his tenure, and patrolled the streets both in patrol cars and off-road motorcycles.

Matt Lujan
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Prior to forming The Loss Prevention Group, Inc. (LPG) with Mark White, Matt had a successful management career in proprietary security and loss prevention with Sony Corporation of America and the Virgin Entertainment Group. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Matt's responsibilities have included guard force management, executive and celebrity protection, security control center operations, internal investigations, risk/threat assessments, inventory control, and special event security coordination.

Matt is certified through the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) as LPG's Private Patrol Operator qualified manager and is also a BSIS licensed firearms and baton training instructor (TIF 2570 & TIB 1954). Additionally, Matt is a California DOJ certified firearms instructor, a State of Utah certified concealed firearm instructor and is credentialed by the NRA as a civilian pistol instructor, range safety officer and a law enforcement firearms handgun instructor. Matt is also a POST certified baton instructor.

In 2014, Matt was appointed by the BSIS Bureau Chief to the BSIS Advisory Committee. Matt served on the committee from 2014 - 2018 as the representative for all Private Patrol Operators in the state. In 2018, Matt was appointed to a four-year term by Governor Edmond G. Brown Jr. as a member of the private security disciplinary review committee at the Department of Consumer Affairs. 

Since 2004, Matt has worked as a reserve police officer and background investigator with a city police department in the San Francisco bay area. He primarily works in the patrol division, but also works special details including gang task force, DUI enforcement and alcohol beverage control enforcement. Since 2012, Matt has served on the Board of Directors for the California Reserve Peace Officers Association (CRPOA).    

Matt holds an Associate in Arts degree in Administration of Justice, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership, with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration.

SECURITY SERVICES

Marcus Bronfeld
Master Instructor/Student Relations

As our Master Instructor, Marcus brings “real world”                  experience to our training courses from combat Marine Veteran to Police Officer and Security Officer. He has worked plush world class venues to street level low-income housing assignments.

 Marcus is a BSIS certified Firearm Instructor. He is also a certified instructor in Handcuffing, Chemical Agents, Security Guard Card Training, Proprietary Security Officer Training, MEB Monadnock® (baton), CPR/AED and First Aid, and CEW. Marcus also has certifications in California POST and is EMT Certified. Additionally, Marcus is a certified fingerprint roller.

Marcus is highly regarded by all of our participants and continues to work hard to improve our course offerings and raise the bar on instruction.

BSIS Firearms Training Instructor, TIF 2109

Jim Chase
Instructor

   CUSTOMER SERVICE & FINGERPRINTING

Eric Taeleifi
Office Manager 

Eric is in charge of every day operations at our Oakland offices and has operational responsibilities of scheduling, live scan and ink fingerprinting, training, retail and communications.

Prior to joining The Loss Prevention Group, Eric held the position of Assistant Loss Prevention Manager at Sony, and has an extensive background in the guard force field. Eric is also a Certified Fingerprint Roller and is LPG's liaison with the BSIS (Bureau of Security and Investigative Services).      

 
Mamadou Ndom
Customer Relations

Mamadou has an extensive private and public security     background, which he uses to help our students and customers. Mamadou still serves a large Bay Area city with his security services and knowledge. Mamadou is a Certified Fingerprint Roller with the State of California.

David Stretch
Customer Service

David prides himself in his level of detail and his customer service skills. David is also a pilot, and working towards obtaining his commercial pilot's license. David is a Department of Justice Certified Fingerprint Roller. 


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 CONSULTING SERVICES

Bryan Dodd
Chief Security and Safety Consultant

Bryan Dodd, recently retired from a Bay Area Law                     Enforcement Agency as a decorated Police Sergeant, where he proudly served for 30 years in different assignments including Patrol Supervisor, S.W.A.T., Hostage Negotiator and Police Detective with experience in criminal investigations, public safety and security. He also has experience with the Incident Command Systems (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS) for crisis and disaster response and with Comprehensive School Safety Plans to include standardized and site specific response operating protocols (SRP's)

Certifications and Associations:

• American Society of Industrial Security
• International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators
• Certified Homeland Security Specialist
• San Francisco Paramedics Association
• CALSAGA
• National Fire Protection Association
• John E. Reid and Associates Interview and Interrogation
• The American College of Forensic Examiners International
• International Fire Marshall's Association
• National Rifle Association
• Medic First Aid
• Emergency Medical Services Authority
• American Safety and Health Institute
• Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
• California Reserve Peace Officers Association
• California Police Officers Association
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
• Northern California Fraud Investigators Association
• P.O.S.T. Certified Public Safety Background Investigations
• National Shoplifting Prevention Coalition