Inc. Magazine Reveals Its 25th Annual List of
America’s
500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Atlanta, GA based security firm, Asset
Protection Associates, Inc, Ranks No. 266 on the 2006 Inc.
500 With Three-Year Sales Growth of 497.4%
New York, August 28, 2006 –
Inc. magazine today announced its 25th
annual Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest-growing private
companies in the country. Asset Protection Associates, Inc,
a leading provider of security related services, ranks No.
266 on the list, with three-year growth of 497.4 percent.
The only retail loss prevention company
honored in this year’s Inc 500, Asset Protection Associates,
Inc. has sustained its growth by providing personalized
customer service and identifying the needs of retailers. “As
retail loss prevention practitioners, we are the only
company that provides retailers nationwide with a full menu
of services including permanent and temporary security
officers, mystery shopping, investigations and operational
audits,” says Bob Larkin, Chief Executive Officer. APA
founder, Bob Sproul agrees, “We’ve kept a personal touch
while keeping pace with the constantly evolving retail
industry.”
Asset Protection Associates, Inc. was
incorporated in 1991 as a full service security company
providing nationwide loss prevention resources for many of
the nation's largest retailers. APA believes in providing
professional, cost-effective security and investigative
services to their clients. This principal has been the
foundation of their success.
“If you want to find out which companies are
going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500,” said
Inc. Editor Jane Berentson. “These are the most
innovative, dynamic, fast-growth companies in the nation,
the ones coming up with solutions to some of our most
intractable ills, creating systems that let us conduct
business faster and easier, and manufacturing products we
soon discover we can’t live without. The Inc. 500 list is
Inc. magazine’s tribute to American business ingenuity
and ambition.”
The 2006 Inc. 500 list measures revenue growth from 2002
through 2005. To qualify, companies had to be U.S.-based,
privately held independent – not subsidiaries or divisions
of other companies – as of December 31, 2005, and have, and
have at least $600,000 in net sales in the base year.
Asset Protection Associates Appoints
Account Manager
ALPHARETTA,
GA, April 10, 2006 -- Asset Protection Associates, Inc.
announces Bruce Nilsson has been promoted to
Account Manager. In this role, Moore will enhance and
expand APA’s relationships with national accounts.
Mr. Nilsson has over 25 years experience
in retail loss prevention mid to upper management. Prior to
joining APA, Mr. Nilsson was the senior loss prevention
executive in the southern region for Kmart, responsible for
the operations and security of 450 units within five
southern states. His “labor of love” with his profession was
born while assigned to the National Security Agency when
serving in the USMC. From there he started his law
enforcement career in south Florida before joining KMart.
“Our clients enjoy working with Bruce. He
understands that customer service is paramount,” said Bob
Larkin, CEO of APA. “In the role of an Account Manager,
Bruce will be able to blend his ability to enhance service
with his expertise as a retail loss prevention
professional.”
“Since working at Asset Protection
Associates, I have enjoyed the ability to work with various
retailers,” said Nilsson. “I am looking forward to this new
role where I can directly service clients, working hand in
hand with them.”
Nilsson resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
ASSET PROTECTION ASSOCIATES, INC. was
incorporated in 1991 as a full service security company
providing nationwide loss prevention resources for many of
the nation's largest retailers. APA believes in providing
professional, cost-effective security and investigative
services to their clients. This principal has been the
foundation of their success. Their commitment to quality
shows through in their reputation and referrals from
clients. For more information, visit www.assetprotectionassociates.net.
Asset
Protection Associates Appoints Director of Business
Development
ALPHARETTA, GA, January 23, 2006 --
Asset Protection Associates, Inc. announces Kent Moore
will join the company as Director of Business Development.
In this role, Moore will enhance and expand APA’s
relationships with national accounts.
Moore
began his career as a police officer
in Wisconsin. Following his tenure there, he
worked as Loss Prevention Manager and Director for some of
the most prestigious retail companies in the United States,
including Bloomingdales, Tiffany & Co., Polo Ralph Lauren,
and Armani Exchange.
“Kent’s
extensive background as both a retail LP Director and
security industry sales executive brings diverse experience
that will benefit both our current and prospective clients,”
said Bob Larkin, CEO of APA. “He will be a great asset to
our company.”
“I look
forward to working with the great team at Asset Protection
Associates,” said Moore. “I am excited about being able to
assist retailers with LP resources such as mystery shopping,
auditing, investigative support and their security officer
needs
Moore
resides in Dublin, Pennsylvania where he is currently the
town’s mayor. He is married with three sons.
ASSET
PROTECTION ASSOCIATES, INC. was incorporated in 1991 as a
full service security company providing nationwide loss
prevention resources for many of the nation's largest
retailers. APA believes in providing professional,
cost-effective security and investigative services to their
clients. This principal has been the foundation of their
success. Their commitment to quality shows through in their
reputation and referrals from clients. For more information,
visit
www.assetprotectionassociates.net
