RaceTrac, Inc.
Kelly Harrington joined RaceTrac, Inc. in May 2022 as the Director of Asset Protection. He brings a strong background in both Computer Science and Criminal Justice, having pursued his studies at Washington State University. With close to 15 years of experience in retail Loss Prevention, Kelly embarked on his career journey at The Home Depot, initially working at store locations before advancing to roles of increasing responsibility within Asset Protection. In his final position at The Home Depot, Kelly held leadership oversight of the Organized Retail Crime and Central Investigations team, providing support to the Southern Division of US stores.
In his current role at RaceTrac, Kelly is charged with establishing and enhancing Asset Protection and Loss Prevention programs and processes. His focus lies on shrink reduction, enhancing physical security, crime response, and fostering a culture of awareness within the organization. RaceTrac, a family-owned company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has been serving its customers since 1934. With over 10,000 team members spread across two operating divisions (RaceTrac, featuring 580 corporate stores in 10 states, and RaceWay, with 230 franchise locations in 11 states) and affiliated companies (Metroplex Energy, Gulf Oil and Energy Dispatch), Kelly's responsibilities extend to these entities as well.
In the early stages of his role at RaceTrac, Kelly familiarized himself with the business and proactively forged relationships with both internal and external partners to positively impact the organization. One notable achievement is his development of reporting tools that have significantly improved visibility into fuel theft occurrences, a widespread issue affecting fuel retailers nationwide. Kelly is deeply committed to cultivating relationships with law enforcement agencies, making it a core mission during his tenure at RaceTrac. He leverages data-driven insights to inform his decision-making process and consistently seeks innovative solutions to various business challenges. In 2024, Kelly has focused on strengthening the Asset Protection program at RaceTrac, by establishing new positions to support analytics, Law Enforcement support and Field Asset Protection support.