GUESTS

Keynote Speaker

Golden, Colo.

Eric Chester

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Legacy List with Matt Paxton

Richmond, Va.

Matt Paxton

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Retired Wheaton Agent

Leesburg, Fla.

Dick Penny

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EXHIBITORS

Aegis Powered by Hylant

Alpharetta, Ga.

Sterling White

Steven Pilchard

Aegis powered by Hylant is a full service independent agency that specializes in the Moving & Storage Industry. Aegis represents all specialty Moving & Storage Insurance providers. Our office includes over 150 years of transportation & insurance experience. This unique combination of experience in the Moving Industry has resulted in a specialized book of business that includes over 300 Moving & Storage entities across the country. Aegis looks forward to working together with your company!

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American Trucking Associations

Washington, D.C.

Jillian Benjoar

Naomi Burnstein

The American Trucking Associations' Moving & Storage Conference (ATA-MSC) is the national trade association for the professional moving and storage industry.

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B2E Marketing

Pipersville, Pa.

Steven Fecko

Brendan Youngquist

B2E is a digital marketing agency that exclusively helps moving companies generate qualified sales inquiries that convert. 
We are a long-time Wheaton Bekins marketing partner and work with many network agents to achieve their sales goals.
We deliver:
- Website Designs that rank and convert site visitors into sales leads
-SEO (Search Optimization) that builds site traffic and produces sales
- PPC/Social Marketing that generates high quality leads   
- Conversion Funnel Optimization that maximizes ROI
B2E is your partner in  business growth, from Beginning-2-End.  
Call 609-799-5878 or email sfecko@B2EMarketing.com to learn how we can help your agency.
 

Champion Risk & Insurance Services

San Diego, Calif.

Casey Myers

Champion Risk & Insurance Services provides insurance and risk management services to moving companies nationwide. We represent multiple markets providing both traditional and alternative risk options for our clients.

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Chariot Software

New York, N.Y.

Ian Rapoport

Chariot is the fastest-growing CRM and operations software tailor-made to help moving companies book more moves, cut office work, and delight their customers. What makes Chariot different? It's easy to use in the office or on-the-go, our features are flexible to match your processes, our US-based engineering team updates the software daily, and provide unmatched customer service to every moving company.

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CSNS Relocation Services

Dublin, Ohio

Austin O'Connell

Melissa O'Connell

​CSNS Relocation Services is a certified woman-owned third-party company that provides exceptional services at competitive rates. We offer on-demand crating services, appliance disconnection and reconnection, furniture assembly and disassembly, and moving prep for grandfather clocks, pianos, pool tables, and much more. Our professional technicians are background checked and insured, ready to provide service nationwide. Don’t hesitate to call CSNS today for all your third-party needs! 866-722-2767.

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Custom Movers Services

Stow, Ohio

Cliff Biermann

Mark Southerland

Custom Movers Services (CMS) is a nationwide third party, assessorial services company. We provide a variety Household-good related services, such as; crating, appliance servicing, and the prep, assembly and disassembly of pianos, pool tables, flat panel TV's, fitness & rec equipment, light fixtures, furniture, and more. CMS guarantees the highest level of quality, performance and customer satisfaction with every service or it performs. 

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Give Kids The World (GKTW)

Kissimmee, Fla.

Micayla Rowe

Adrianne Sietsma

One of less than 1% of all U.S. charities to receive Charity Navigator’s highest rating 16 years in a row, Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost.

 

More than 30,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with a critical illness each year, and half of those who are eligible for a wish choose to visit Orlando. Give Kids The World is the nonprofit that fulfills all of these wishes. From life’s simple pleasures to the stuff that dreams are made of, every wish family is treated to an all-inclusive experience including transportation; private villa accommodations; all meals and snacks; nightly entertainment; donated theme park tickets; daily gifts; and interactive experiences at the Village, a storybook destination all its own – featuring an array of accessible rides and attractions.

 

Since 1986, more than 182,000 wish children and their families from all 50 states and 76 countries have been welcomed to the Village to laugh together, play together, and create priceless memories away from hospital stays and medical treatments.

 

HomeSafe Alliance

Houston, Texas

Caleb Mixon

Margaret Reeger

HomeSafe Alliance has been formed to become the exclusive move management provider to the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, and their families as a result of the Global Household Goods contract award from the U.S. Transportation Command. Our services will be available starting in late 2023.

HUB International Insurance

Fort Worth, Texas

Julie Andrews

Tricia Smith-Bermudez

Insurance agency offering all lines of coverage for the moving & storage industry. Specializing in AI Technology including Contract reviews, Driver Data sharing with telematics, ROI analysis, Independent Contractor management through our Hub Drive Online Platform, dedicated Loss Control Specialists and so much more.

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Kentucky Trailer

Louisville, Kent.

Charles Ducas

David Smith

At Kentucky Trailer, we are driven to be the world leader in design, manufacturing and service solutions for the specialty trailer, custom transport and mobilized business markets.

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Legacy List with Matt Paxton

Richmond, Va.

Maeve Marsh

Neil Patel

Wheaton | Bekins is passionate about offering downsizing assistance for seniors. That’s why we are a proud supporter of the series “Legacy List with Matt Paxton.” The Emmy-nominated TV show focuses on celebrating history and the stories found while Matt and the team help older adults declutter and transition, usually during a home relocation. Visit the Legacy List with Matt Paxton booth to find out how the van line uses the partnership to drive leads and how you can use the partnership to deepen relationships with your customers and even close sales!

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Marketers for Movers

Troy, Mich.

Brian Bogedin

Bob Ottaway

Getting Free Moving Leads From Your Website Since 2010.

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Michaels Uniform

Elmwood Park, Ill.

John Serafini

Official uniform suppler of Wheaton World Wide Moving & Bekins Van Lines.

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Montway Auto Transport

Schaumburg, Ill.

Erin Almand

Tracy Gunn

At Montway, we understand the complexities of corporate relocation and how important it is to create a positive experience for clients. That’s why we provide more than just vehicle transport services—we offer customized processes that align with your culture and business practices. Companies partner with Montway for our superior on-time performance, flexible capacity and service coverage, and expertise arranging transport for cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, boats and powersports. Montway is committed to reliability, ease-of-use and 5-star service. We invest in cutting-edge technology to help companies of any size save money on their moving and relocation.

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Move For Hunger

Neptune, N.J.

Taylor Heideman

Adam Lowy

Move For Hunger mobilizes transportation networks to deliver surplus food to communities in need. In addition to collecting food from people moving to new homes, Move For Hunger helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. 

To date, more than 1,200 moving companies have joined the mission, including 100 Wheaton and Bekins agents. Collectively, our network has moved 32 million pounds of food for those who need it most. 

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moveauto

Burlingame, Calif.

Justin Baron

Jillian MacPherson

Alexander Pelka

Ashton Silverman

Our Mission at moveauto is to deliver a safe & seamless vehicle relocation experience through a team dedicated to service excellence who operate with a hospitality mindset. We transport vehicles throughout North America to assist people and businesses with relocation needs. Whether you're moving a car, motorbike, RV, camper van, or ATV, moveauto always has your back because "WE'RE FOR MOVING!"

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Mover's Choice

Napa, Calif.

Clayton Cavell

Brandon Laam

The Mover's Choice Moving & Storage Insurance Program offers an all lines solution from a single "A"-rated carrier. We provide specialized business solutions including comprehensive insurance products specifically designed to meet the unique needs of Moving & Storage operations, cutting-edge technology that increases operational efficiency, advanced loss prevention services and resources that reduce exposures and a network of service providers for exclusive discounts.

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MoversSuite by EWS

Grand Junction, Colo.

Mike Marxer

Peyton Moore

MoversSuite software solution knows the moving industry and provides a software designed to meet the needs of the Moving Industry as a whole. Inter, Intra, Intl and Local, O&I - Order to Financials.

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MovingLeads.com by First Movers Advantage

Boulder, Colo.

Jennifer Long

Mike Sextro

Want to boost sales? Join other Wheaton | Bekins agents using a proven revenue generator - Direct Mail. Since 2003, we've helped movers with our hassle-free, automated service offering daily postcard mailings to only the best leads, homeowners with newly listed and pending homes for sale, and ready-to-hire a mover. Visit our booth to learn how easy it is to start a campaign and book more jobs.

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MoveUp Consulting

Columbus, Ohio

Hunter Munroe

​We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses.

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MSS, Inc.

Montgomeryville, Pa.

Lynne Conway

Since 1978, MSS, Inc. has delivered personalized moving-related services to the relocation marketplace. With centralized operations in Montgomeryville, PA, MSS comprises three distinct divisions: Relocation Support Services, Precision Crating Services, and Pure Install Solutions. 
Relocation Support Services utilizes a vast, curated network of skilled technicians across North America who provide a seamless integration of specialized services to restore order and comfort to transferring employees and their families, such as disassembly/reassembly of complex furniture, exercise and playground equipment; disconnect/reconnect of major household appliances; and crating/packaging of valuable, fragile items such as artwork, statues, glass, marble, and televisions.  
Precision Crating Services offers IPPC ISPM-certified custom commercial crating and product packaging to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and aftermarket customers in every major U.S. market. 
Pure Install Solutions utilizes highly-trained, certified technicians throughout the U.S. and Canada to provide customizable assembly, install, and repair/maintenance services for healthcare, hospitality, retail, commercial, residential, and graphics/vinyl needs.
 

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N&N Moving Supplies

Nashville, Tenn.

Cody Reynolds

Kyla Salem

N&N Moving Supplies was founded in 2009 on a simple philosophy. To provide our customers with innovative products of higher quality, for a lower cost, and most importantly, with the best customer service in the industry. Our team is an embodiment of those principles, delivering top-notch customer service. We have grown N&N Moving Supplies to be a true one-stop-shop; We stock moving equipment, packing supplies, and O&I equipment at each of our three locations. We are proud to be a family-owned business that believes in transcending the vendor-customer relationship to foster a true partnership based on loyalty and respect. For over a decade, N&N Moving Supplies has delivered on its promises and lives up to its core values.

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Nationwide Auto Transport

West Plains Mo.

Matt King

Adam Talburt

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We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you from our families to yours! We are honored to be a trusted partner at Wheaton World Wide Moving and Bekins Van Lines. We are grateful for your business over the past eight years and strive to be a small part of building your reputation as a quality service provider and industry leader. We are excited to connect with all of your agents and look forward to the opportunity to continue to earn your business by displaying exemplary service throughout the entire relocation process.

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New Haven Moving Equipment

Waukegan, Ill.

Bill Zullo

Kaitlin Zullo

New Haven is the largest family owned distributor of mover equipment and packing material. With 18 locations nation-wide we have the opportunity to service your internal needs along with dock pick up service for your over the road drivers. Please reach out to Bill Zullo for more information!

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Relo Solutions Group

Fayetteville, N.Y.

Jim Walsh

Nick Walsh

Relo Solutions Group is the premier provider of on-site crating and relocation support services for the relocation industry: How can we assist your firm? • Moving and Storage (Packing/unpacking and disassembly/reassembly, hoisting and rigging) • Final Mile Services (Installation and assembly and final mile delivery services) • Skilled Installation Services (fitness equipment, lighting, furniture, gaming tables, pianos…) • Labor or load and unload- Relo can coordinate labor in 200+ markets.

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Relocation Movers Services

Warminster, Pa.

Kevin Backhus

Jennifer Mroz

Nationwide third party provider. From appliance service and custom crating, to furniture, fitness equipment and technology assembly, safe moving or complete household setup with cleaning and closet organization. Every project is tracked and monitored by our customer service coordinators from inception to completion. At RMS we pride ourselves on long lasting and mutually beneficial relationships and believe that every successful relocation is a critical series of dozens and often hundreds of details. These details are managed with the full knowledge of the responsibility given to our team. We have created an environment designed to exceed customer expectations. No detail is ever too small.

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Remedy Payment Solutions

Tustin, Calif.

Alex Dimitracopoulos

Hillary Lange

Remedy Payment Solutions was established to make a positive impact in payment processing for Moving & Storage companies. Trusted by more than 1,000 Moving companies and processing more than $1billion in moving/storage payments annually, they are experts in your industry. Leverage their buying power and expertise of your industry to grow your business, not your monthly processing fees. Stop being overcharged and underserved!

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RLI Transportation

Atlanta, Ga.

Jason Sheets

Jamie Wilson

RLI Transportation, a division of RLI Insurance Company, is a full-service provider of insurance products and services for truck, public auto, commercial auto, and Moving & Storage customers.

We combine our extensive experience in the transportation industry with an unsurpassed ability to create innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers. In addition, we provide underwriting and claim expertise to help our customers control their insurance costs. To help manage claims, we provide easy access to loss data through our on-line loss runs.

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Ship Smart, Inc.

Aptos, Calif.

Mike Clark

Scott Parsons

Ship Smart services small shipments from 1 piece to a few items of furniture, antiques, electronics worldwide offering a cost-effective, reliable solution for small shipments.

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SmartMoving Software

Dallas, Texas

Barry Brown

Tobe Thompson

Increase your profitability with the #1 software & CRM for moving companies! SmartMoving helps businesses grow their revenue, streamline operations, and more with our all-in-one solution. Spending hours building estimates using Excel sheets and calculators? Build consistent, accurate estimates with our auto-pricing engine. Missing opportunities to raise rates during high-demand days? Create unlimited pricing periods to increase earnings. Losing revenue due to overdue storage invoices? Manage your warehouse and put your recurring billing on autopilot with SmartMoving.  Get a simple, reliable software to book jobs, dispatch moves, manage moving crews, calculate payroll and manage storage all while getting the clarity and control you need to run your business. There’s a reason we’re ranked best in value, customer support and functionality & features! See why top moving companies trust SmartMoving to power their business with a free demo.

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Stoops Freightliner - Western Star

Indianapolis, Ind.

Scott Donovan

Ron Goodwin

Truck Country / Stoops Freightliner-Western Star is one of the largest Freightliner dealership groups in the US. With 30 locations, we've served customers at locations in Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin for 60 years. Truck Country/Stoops is a family owned business that offers new and used, medium and heavy duty trucks, trailers, expert service, an extensive parts inventory, and convenient financing options.

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Victory Packaging

Houston, Texas

Wyland LaFave

Ryan Thomas

Victory Packaging is a nationwide distributor of packaging material, warehouse supplies and van equipment. We have an extensive line of International items as well as WOOD storage containers and lift vans.

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Wheaton | Bekins Silver Certification

Indianapolis, Ind.

Sarah Kramer

In 2019, the population above the age 65 in the US was approximately 54.1 million people. By 2040, the Census has projected that there will be 80.8 Million people in the US above the age of 65. About 80% of Wheaton | Bekins moves in 2022 were from customers over the age of 50. Something to consider is how we approach this aging demographic. The Silver Certification course provides your agency with skills on how to improve your services to one of the largest customer demographics, the older adults.

The Silver Certification is an e-Learning certification course that requires about 1-2 hours of your time. The modules are in the Access Toolbox upon registration. The registered employees will need to complete the training within 30 days of being assigned. Find out more about Silver Certification from Sarah at the Partnership Conference!

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Yembo

San Diego, Calif.

Chris Baughman

Lisa Chappell

Hundreds of moving companies depend on Yembo for a 3x faster survey process, improved survey efficiency, and a delightful point-and-record customer experience. With Yembo, movers spend less time on surveys and focus more on what matters most–supporting customers through a smooth moving process.

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CORPORATE STAFF

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chris Banguis, Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Move Management

Jerrod Carter, Chief Information Officer

Mark Kirschner, Chief Executive Officer

Fred McBroom, Vice President, Agency Development & Claims

Kevin Miller, Vice President, Operations

A.J. Schneider, President

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DIRECTORS

Kregg Boreani, Agency Recruiting

Todd Emrick, Customer Service

Anna Ledford, Driver Services

Mike Lowder, Traffic (Ret.)

April Milner, Central Regional Sales

Marci Poynter, Revenue Accounting

Laura Pung, Claims

Doug Robinson, Traffic

Paul Salmon, Eastern Regional Sales

Jaymie Shook, Marketing Communications

Roger Wise, Western Regional Sales

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EVENT STAFF

Sarah Kramer, Training Development Specialist

Justin Swing, Sales & Marketing Administrator

Madi Williams, Communications Specialist