James Rick Youngblood CPP CFE has extensive experience in the fields of Loss Prevention, Security, Investigations, Law Enforcement and Fraud. Rick has authored numerous articles on the topics of Fraud/Security/Loss Prevention for many national publications. Rick has also provided Fraud/Security/Loss Prevention presentations for many national and international organizations, including ASIS, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Institute for International Research, etc. Rick is a current and long-time member of the ASIS Crime and Loss Prevention Council and is also a member of the ASIS Investigations Council. Rick currently holds a Master’s Degree in Financial Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice/Business Management. Rick is a retired Chief Warrant Officer from the US Army and spent over twenty-one years on active duty and in the National Guard as a CID Special Agent. Rick currently resides in Phoenix, AZ with his wife Rosanne.