Meet the Leaders Behind CLEAR
Our leadership team brings together experienced professionals from law enforcement, retail, investigations, and public safety who are committed to strengthening partnerships, advancing collaboration, and protecting communities across North America.
OUR COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
Leadership Through Partnership
CLEAR's leadership team brings together diverse experience from law enforcement agencies, retail organizations, investigative units, and public safety initiatives.
Their collective expertise helps shape the organization's strategic direction, educational programming, and commitment to advancing public-private partnerships throughout the United States.
Executive Leadership
John 'JC' Clark
President & Executive Director
Raul Aguilar
Vice President - Law Enforcement
Jason Davies
Vice President - Retail
Dave Collins
Treasurer
Dane Waugh
Secretary
Melissa Lauricello
National Training Director - Retail
Sgt. Rich Rossman
National Training Director - Law Enforcement
Gregg 'OX' Oxfeld
Director Sponsor Relations
Chief Doug Muldoon (Ret)
Director Law Enforcement Relations
Board of Directors
Tom Meehan
Senior Advisor - BOD
Christian Hardman
Director State Relations
Bill Corfield
Regional Director
Mark McDermott
Regional Director
Sgt. Howard Mergler
Regional Director
Mark Speaker
Regional Director
Kelly Hansen
Regional Director
Rod Fulenwider - ISCPO
Board of Advisors
Alaina Kring
Board of Advisors
Tracy Nini - ISCPO
Board of Advisors
Robert 'Bobby' Caruso
Board of Advisors
Andrew Phipps
Board of Advisors
Rich Niven
Board of Advisors
Aaron Vitale
Board of Advisors
Past Presidents
Det. Jack Gee (Ret)
PRESIDENT
2009 - 2014
Curt Crum
PRESIDENT
2014 - 2018
Ben Dugan
PRESIDENT
2018 - 2022 & 2024 - 2025
Rich Rossman
PRESIDENT
2022 - 2023
Rory Stallard
PRESIDENT
2023 - 2024
Supporting CLEAR's Mission
Training & Education
Developing comprehensive programs to enhance the skills of law enforcement and retail professionals. We ensure our members stay ahead of emerging trends.
Conference Planning
Organizing our annual summits and regional events. We create environments that foster networking, learning, and strategic collaboration.
Membership Development
Focusing on growing our network of dedicated professionals. We work to provide ongoing value and resources to every CLEAR member.
Industry Partnerships
Building bridges between public agencies and private retail organizations. Our goal is to create unified fronts against organized retail crime.
Legislative Affairs
Advocating for policies that support our mission at the state and federal levels. We provide a collective voice for necessary legal frameworks.
Public Safety Initiatives
Spearheading programs that directly impact community well-being. We leverage shared intelligence to reduce crime and improve safety nationwide.
STRATEGIC IMPACT
Building Stronger Communities
Information Sharing & Training
CLEAR leadership drives the continuous exchange of critical intelligence between law enforcement and the retail sector. By facilitating joint training programs and educational seminars, we equip our network with the latest methodologies to address emerging threats collectively and proactively.
- Accelerate cross-sector intelligence sharing.
- Provide specialized regional and national training seminars.
ORC Prevention & Partnerships
Our leadership actively supports initiatives targeting Organized Retail Crime (ORC). Through the advancement of robust public-private partnerships, we help coordinate unified task forces capable of dismantling complex retail theft rings, recovering assets, and protecting the economic stability of local communities.
- Form unified public-private ORC task forces.
- Enhance investigative collaboration to dismantle retail theft rings.
A Network of Expertise
Our nationwide network unites diverse professionals to share intelligence, drive innovation, and advance public safety through unified action.
Interested in Getting Involved?
CLEAR thrives because of the dedication and expertise of professionals who are committed to advancing public safety through collaboration.
A national coalition connecting law enforcement, retail asset protection, and public safety professionals to build stronger partnerships for safer communities.
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Phone: 1-800-555-0199
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