Leading Executives in Moving Companies

Kevin A. Krakora

President & CEO, UniGroup (United Van Lines & Mayflower Transit)

Veteran restructuring and transformation leader steering UniGroup’s agent-owned system; currently serves as President & CEO overseeing United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit brands.

Company leadership/bio | LinkedIn (company) | Press/Newsroom

Carlyn Taylor

Chief Executive Officer, SIRVA (Allied Van Lines, North American Van Lines, Global Van Lines, etc.)

Appointed CEO on Feb 3, 2025 to lead the combined moving/relocation giant’s next phase of tech-enabled growth after years of industry consolidation.

Company announcement | LinkedIn (company) | Press/Media

Jack Griffin

Chairman & CEO, Atlas World Group (Atlas Van Lines)

Longtime industry figure and Atlas chairman & CEO recognized with the ATA Moving & Storage Institute’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award; contract extended into 2025 and beyond.

Company news | Company news (contract extension) | LinkedIn (company)

Mark Kirschner

Chief Executive Officer, Wheaton World Wide Moving (The Wheaton Group)

Career van line executive leading The Wheaton Group’s multi-brand network (Wheaton, Bekins, Stevens, Arpin) through growth and agent development as CEO.

Leadership page | LinkedIn (company) | News (Bekins/Wheaton)

A.J. Schneider

President, Bekins Van Lines (The Wheaton Group)

Elevated to president to drive sales, agency development and customer experience across Bekins and Wheaton brands.

Bekins company blog | LinkedIn (company) | Partner/Agent contact

Edward J. “Joe” Shoen

Chairman & CEO, U‑Haul Holding Company (U‑Haul)

Longtime chairman and CEO of the dominant DIY moving and storage brand, guiding expansion across trucks, trailers and self‑storage.

Background (Wikipedia) | Company site | LinkedIn (company)

Kathryn V. (Kathy) Marinello

President & CEO, PODS Enterprises

Former Hertz CEO brought in to scale PODS’ portable moving/storage model; continues to position the brand for service and tech leadership.

Company press release | News mention (award quote) | LinkedIn (company)

Michael J. (Mike) Brannigan

President & CEO, The Suddath Companies

Leads one of the largest U.S. movers across residential, workplace and logistics, growing through diversification and acquisitions.

Leadership page | News | LinkedIn (company)

Randy Shacka

President, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

Longtime leader who rose from intern to president, steering the nation’s largest franchised moving brand.

Executive profile | Company (history) | LinkedIn (company)

Ron Dunlap

Chief Executive Officer, Graebel Companies, Inc. (global mobility/relocation)

Became CEO in Aug 2024 after serving as president; now leading the firm’s digital transformation and growth strategy.

Company press release | About/Leadership | LinkedIn (company)

Jennifer Harvey

Group Chief Executive Officer, Crown Worldwide Group (Crown Relocations)

Group CEO since 2023, leading the 60‑year‑old global relocations and logistics group across 45+ countries.

Leadership | About (timeline) | LinkedIn (company)

Runar Nilsen

Chief Executive Officer, Santa Fe Relocation (MOBILITAS Group)

Appointed CEO in 2023 to accelerate turnaround and growth at one of the world’s best‑known international movers.

CEO update | Industry news (parent group) | LinkedIn (company)

Chuck Kuhn

Founder & CEO, JK Moving Services / CapRelo

Founder who built the largest independent mover in North America and expanded globally with corporate relocation arm CapRelo.

Executive team | Company story | LinkedIn (company)

Omar Soliman

Co‑founder (Managing Member), College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Co‑founded one of North America’s fastest‑growing junk removal and moving franchises, known for purpose‑driven culture and national TV exposure.

Background (BBB listing) | Company site | LinkedIn (company)

Josh Morales

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, International Van Lines

Founder and CEO who grew IVL from a startup into a national long‑distance/international mover recognized with multiple consumer awards.

Founder bio | CEO page | News (award)

Anthony DiSorbo

Founder & Owner (CEO), American Van Lines

Founder who scaled a 1995 startup into a national long‑distance carrier; emphasizes service, safety and pro sports partnerships.

Owner bio | Company site | News (partnership)

Juan Torres

Chief Executive Officer, Bellhop (tech‑enabled moving)

Former COO elevated to CEO to drive tech, partnerships and profitable scale across a national, app‑driven moving network.

Company news release | LinkedIn (personal) | LinkedIn (company)

Mark Kuhns

Chief Executive Officer, Zippy Shell + 1‑800‑PACK‑RAT

CEO leading the combined portable moving/storage brands’ U.S. expansion following their merger; now operating in 80+ markets.

Company press release | Merger announcement | LinkedIn (company)

Laura McHolm

Co‑founder & Chief Marketing Officer, NorthStar Moving Company

Co‑founder and CMO who popularized an ‘eco‑luxury’ moving model and built one of California’s largest independents with strong community impact.

Leader bio | Company press | LinkedIn (company)

Ryan McConnell

President & Chief Operating Officer, Atlas Van Lines (Atlas World Group)

President & COO of Atlas Van Lines, leading the household goods division’s strategy, operations, agency network and technology initiatives.

Promotion release | Company news (2025 award quoting him) | LinkedIn (company)