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Starsky Smith

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Director Asset Protection West-Mountain-Midwest Regions at Genuine Parts Company
📍 Naperville, Illinois, United States

Starsky is an executive leader in loss prevention and risk management at Genuine Parts Company, with over 20 years of experience protecting assets and people. A graduate of Wayland Baptist University, he leverages AI-driven security and predictive analytics. Colleagues describe him as a dedicated and professional servant leader.

He is a proud 20-year U. S. Army veteran who hosts the "Wisdom, Whiskey, and Wit" podcast, a platform for authentic conversations about leadership and personal growth, often featuring fellow veterans. This passion for storytelling and mentorship extends to supporting veterans in their career transitions.

Unique fact: He is a decorated military veteran, having been awarded both The Bronze Star Medal and The Meritorious Service Medal.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Director Asset Protection West-Mountain-Midwest Regions
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Naperville, Illinois, United States
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Priorities

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Retail Loss Prevention
His entire career is focused on asset protection, risk management, and shrink reduction, and he has appeared on industry podcasts like "TalkLP" to discuss his strategies.
Veteran Mentorship
As an Army veteran, he hosts a podcast focused on veteran leadership stories and actively posts about supporting veterans transitioning to civilian careers.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Director Asset Protection West-Mountain-Midwest Regions
Genuine Parts Company
9-2019 - 4-2025
Division Manager Loss Prevention - Midwest Division
Genuine Parts Company
11-2018 - 8-2019
District Manager Loss Prevention - Hawaiian Islands
Genuine Parts Company
5-2018 - 10-2018
Security & Safety Director
Noa Botanicals
1-2017 - 5-2018
Regional Asset Protection Manager
Sam's Club
In the press

Media appearances

Director's Cut: All the Moving Parts with Genuine Parts Company. Featured in TalkLP
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Education
2018 - 2019
Bachelor's degree
Wayland Baptist University - Hawaii
2016 - 2018
Bachelor's degree
Wayland Baptist University - Hawaii
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