Leadership, Reinvention & Making a Difference: Featuring Jennifer Kierce, Walmart

Join Brand Elverston for his conversation with Jennifer Kierce, Walmart’s Group Director of End-to-End Customer Returns, about the power of reinvention, the importance of cross-functional experiences, and why skill sets are more transferable than we think.

With over 27 years at Walmart, Jennifer’s career spans asset protection, merchandising, innovation, and operations—proving that a background in criminal justice or loss prevention doesn’t have to limit your future.

She shares her insights on:

• Making bold career pivots
• Embracing AI and continuous learning
• Balancing professional growth with personal fulfillment
• Advice for students and early-career professionals (especially those in criminal justice)

Jennifer also discusses her decision to return to school for an executive MBA and how it’s shaped her leadership and problem-solving mindset.

Whether you’re in retail, on a college campus, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers real-world advice on building a purpose-driven, people-first career in an ever-evolving industry.

About Brand L. Elverston
With a remarkable 25-year journey in the retail asset protection/risk mitigation realm, Brand Elverston brings a wealth of experience. Formerly with Walmart’s Loss Prevention division after a distinguished military career, Brand is on a mission to impact the industry positively. His passion lies in leveraging emerging technologies for innovative risk mitigation aligned with evolving retail pursuits.

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