Safer Places Inc. announces Donna Pelland of Marshfield, MA as Director of Operations.
In this role, Pelland manages the day-to-day activities at Safer Places Inc., with a focus on the systems and procedures required to achieve the firm's mission and goals.
Pelland's extensive career in the security industry includes 24 years in retail security, starting as a store detective for the Zayre Corp. and later with TJX Corp. During her lengthy tenure at TJX Corp. she held a variety of titles, including Loss Prevention Supervisor and Trainer. She was the sole female member and Coordinator of a five-person Regional Task Force that targeted groups responsible for bottom line losses to the company. The team worked with local and state police, postal inspectors and other authorities, gathering information to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law and to ensure recovery of losses.
Most recently, Pelland was employed as an investigator with Longwood Security in Brookline, MA.
Originally from Rockland, MA, Pelland presently resides in Marshfield with her husband; the couple has one grown daughter. In her spare time, Pelland enjoys decorating, visiting yard sales and flea markets, and raising a rescue puppy, recently adopted from PAWS New England.
"We're proud to have Donna on our executive team," said David Sawyer, President of Safer Places, Inc. "Her remarkable skill set and commitment to excellence make her a highly valued member of our fine professional family."