Chris Rathgeb

Chris Rathgeb has over 20 years of experience in loss prevention, asset protection, and safety risk management. Chris is currently the Vice President of Asset Protection and Safety Risk Management at Paradies Lagardère, where they are responsible for overseeing general insurance, safety education and training development, facilities management, and business continuity. Prior to this role, Chris held the position of Senior Director of Loss Prevention/Safety at Paradies Lagardère, where they managed asset protection, risk management, and supply chain for over 1000 stores and restaurants in North America. Chris also has experience as a Regional Director of Loss Prevention/Operations and Regional Loss Prevention/Operations Manager at Paradies Lagardère, where they directed loss prevention efforts for multiple stores and coordinated training and transitions. Before joining Paradies Lagardère, Chris worked as a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at HMSHost and a Loss Prevention Manager at Famous Barr, where they established loss prevention departments and achieved significant cost savings through their efforts. Overall, Chris Rathgeb has a strong background in loss prevention, asset protection, and safety risk management, with a proven track record of implementing effective strategies and achieving results.

Chris Rathgeb earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Management, General from Western Governors University in 2013-2014. Additionally, in 2013, they obtained a CompTIA Project+ Certification from CompTIA. Prior to that, they attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale in 1994-1995 and Lewis and Clark Community College in 1992-1994, although no degrees or fields of study were specified for these institutions.