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Michael Mata

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Vice President of Loss Prevention at Big 5 Sporting Goods
📍 Placentia, California, United States

Michael is a seasoned retail security executive, serving as the Vice President of Asset Protection for both Worldwide Golf and Big 5 Sporting Goods. With a background in cybersecurity and risk management, he has a history of leadership roles in loss prevention. People who have worked with him describe him as innovative, collaborative, and a great motivator.

His professional interest in cybersecurity is complemented by a personal passion for technology trends. He actively follows publications like CNET and WIRED, indicating a desire to stay current with the latest developments in the tech world, which directly informs his work in IT and asset protection.

He created unique motivational awards, like the “AP Belt” and the “Think NO Shrink Cup,” to recognize top-performing teams for reducing inventory shrinkage.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Loss Prevention
Job Level
Senior
Location
Placentia, California, United States
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Innovative Shrink Reduction
He has created non-monetary, competitive awards like the “AP Belt” to motivate teams and celebrate success in reducing inventory loss.
Retail Cyber Security
Holds a B.S. in Cyber Security Management and Policy and previously served as the Director of Cyber Security and Retail Loss Prevention at Worldwide Golf.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Vice President of Loss Prevention
Big 5 Sporting Goods
3-2024
Vice President of Asset Protection
Worldwide Golf
2-2017 - 3-2024
Director of Cyber Security and Retail Loss Prevention
Worldwide Golf
3-2015 - 3-2024
Director of Loss Prevention
Worldwide Golf
2-2008 - 2-2015
Field Loss Prevention Director - West
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In the press

Media appearances

Worldwide Golf Enterprises Partners with BSI to Rejuvenate Its Aging EAS Infrastructure. Featured in Loss Prevention Media
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Education
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Redlands
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