Jeff Blunk
Director of Investigations
Nordstrom, Inc.
Jeff Blunk is the director of investigations for Nordstrom, where he is responsible for developing and executing the company’s strategy to address organized retail crime. Blunk has more than 15 years of experience in various asset protection roles within the retail industry, working across stores, supply chain, investigations, and corporate centers for retailers including Nordstrom and Target. Prior to his career in the retail industry, Jeff served 6 years in the Marines. Jeff holds bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice, and currently sits on the NRF Fraud steering committee.
Speaking in:
Tuesday Jun 24
10:00am - 10:45am
The Zellman Stage
Combating Stolen Goods Funneled through “Fences” with a Multi-pronged Defense
This session focuses on the vital partnership between asset protection professionals and law enforcement in tackling the issue of stolen goods being sold through fences. Participants will gain insights into effective collaboration strategies, sharing critical information, and utilizing technology to track and recover stolen merchandise. Experts from both retail and law enforcement will discuss real-life case studies, highlighting successful operations and lessons learned. Attendees will leave with practical tools and actionable steps to enhance their efforts in identifying and dismantling fencing operations, ultimately contributing to safer communities and protecting retailer assets.