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Letter from Jack & Glen Volume 65 Winter 2014 atlasvanlines.com/amplifier his issue of your Atlas Amplifier is As we bring new tools forward, making Making communication fit people Thistoric for a couple of reasons. best use of them is crucial. Our future more comfortably is just one example First, the feature story tells how Atlas is depends on leveraging our technology of how technology makes life better. embarking on a landmark effort across in every business unit and agency. Over the coming months, we’ll see On the Cover: our entire enterprise. Over the previous Which leads to the second reason this more examples, both within Atlas and 4 12 months, our board, executives, and issue of the Amplifier is notable. This in the world outside. Let’s be ready to Vision 2018 senior managers collaborated on a new, streamlined format complements embrace the promises of the digital comprehensive strategic plan, Vision more content you’ll find online, age—especially in our businesses—and 10.2.14 2018. It was the company’s first time delivered with dynamic functions such reach the new places we envision. to engage a consultant in the planning as videos and options for sharing on In our last Amplifier we introduced process. It produced a roadmap for your social networks. You can read more Vision 2018, a strategic planning the company to Go New Places.® about this change on page 9. effort Atlas began in the fourth Shortening the Supply Chain: It puts a priority on eight initiatives, quarter last year. See our exciting Atlas International 12 progress throughout this Amp and technology is central to each. Glen Dunkerson and online. Chairman and CEO Atlas en Español: Atlas World Group 8 Going Global: Jack Griffin President and COO Cornerstone Relocation Group 13

+ LOOK FOR THIS ICON THROUGHOUT Amplifier Online: Evolving a Little Further: Online 9 Pursuing the Vision: Atlas Logistics 14 Atlas World Group The Club Checks in at Cabo: President’s Club 2014 15 Gaining Momentum: Challenge Accepted: Avail Move Management 10 Move For Hunger 16 Atlas World: News & Information 18 Forum 2015: Forum set for San Diego 22 A Connection to Helping Families: Awards: Atlas Canada 11 2014 Quality Award Winners 23

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“We’re committed to long-term value for our owners and agents, and to Vision 2018 ® solid career opportunities for our employees and associates.” Atlas teams develop a platform to Go New Places. Glen Dunkerson, Atlas Chairman and CEO

ision 2018 is a milestone in the history “Our industry has been doing things the early in the process. This provided a solid “When it came to inking final approvals, Organic vs Acquired Growth: Vof Atlas, the first time it went outside the same way for so long, to make a big change understanding of the attitudes among those every one of our decision-makers was in Which is better? In the previous issue of the Amplifier, boardroom for help in developing a business is a very difficult decision,” says Don. “But whose futures are invested in the Atlas brand. agreement,” says Jack. “We all understand Atlas has set some bold metrics for growth. strategy. our board and management are aligned on “Atlas was up to the task, and they the success we envision doesn’t guarantee we introduced Vision 2018, a There are essentially two ways to achieve This summer, months of preparation what areas we need to attack first. I think our came prepared,” says Jim Lang, Partner, big returns immediately. But that’s okay. those objectives. One is organic: producing strategic planning culminated in a formal document. It spells out alignment will allow us to be more successful Collaborative Strategies We’ll have the company we want five more from established structures and adding effort Atlas began in the strategic directions, project priorities, measur- with our plan.” Inc. “With the help years from now.” people and assets to tend the growth as it fourth quarter last year. able goals, and a system for accountability. “The board got behind this initiative at the of the folks at Atlas, “It’s too early to say what the plan will occurs. The other is acquired: the addition It also updates the company’s mission and beginning, and they were unanimous in their we started with very ultimately produce,” says Don. “But I’m Its aim: to find a path of agent entrepreneurs or the purchase and brand statements. approval of the plan document,” says Glen thorough baseline data optimistic by the entire engagement.” rebranding of other business entities. Both for healthy growth at a As Atlas executives shared their thoughts Dunkerson, Atlas Chairman and CEO. “That is that really set the stage “I believe that Atlas has a solid plan for kinds of growth are viable and may serve the time when the company about Vision 2018 for this article, a crew was significant, considering the diversity of views for understanding the current situation, both what needs to be done,” says Jim. “And I have strategic interests of the company. However, and the industry face at work in the lobby below, installing displays they hold. I think it speaks highly of our agents, internally and in the market.” every reason to expect Atlas will succeed in Atlas will not leverage acquisitions that exceed of the new mission and brand statements. of our process, and of the people who led us Jim says he was impressed by how well achieving its strategic vision.” a debt-to-equity ratio for financial strength. increasing challenges It began last year with prompting by Board through it.” the strategy team grasped its role and the to capacity, compliance, Agent Don Hill, President of Alexander’s Mo- “We first interviewed five different groups, dedication it brought to work. and profitability. bility Services (0207). An advocate of long- all respected names in strategic consulting,” “There were several, day-long working During the range thinking, Don persuaded fellow board says Jack Griffin, Atlas President and COO. sessions, and invariably the strategy team development of members and Atlas executives to take a fresh “Collaborative Strategies Inc. stood out. was able to surface the issues, reach an Vision 2018, Atlas As Atlas executives shared look at the process for strategic planning. They had done their homework, and we agreement, and then communicate with the leaders refreshed their thoughts about Vision Today, the seed Don planted is showing sensed they were a good fit for Atlas. Our board to get buy-in. In a member-driven the company’s 2018 for this article, a crew its first fruit. In July, the Atlas board ratified instincts were correct—they had the skills and organization like Atlas, it is imperative that mission and brand was at work in the Atlas Vision 2018, a document that specifies how temperament to push us in the right direction the owner-members have input and buy-in statements. These lobby, installing displays of the company will grow its productivity and bring out our best thinking.” to the plan. When that occurs, as it did in this are now displayed the new mission and brand and profitability over the next five years. Consensus building played an important process, success is much more likely.” prominently in statements. Essentially, it is the road map that will allow part in the process. A hundred Atlas agent the lobby of Atlas Atlas as a company to “Go New Places.” bookers and haulers expressed their views The Bottom Line: Quality Growth World Group “If all we wanted to do was grow, Atlas could Headquarters. grow quickly,” says Glen. “But growth alone Vision 2018 Executive Team (from left to right) Donald Breivogel Jr., Senior Vice President & CFO, Glen Dunkerson, Chairman & CEO, Jack Griffin, President & COO, Marian Weilert Sauvey, General Counsel, Senior Vice President & Secretary, Donald Hill, President, Alexander’s can’t be a driver for the kind of future we

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Rolling with the Atlas brand. You may notice refreshed graphics on Atlas equipment. The company continues to update its rolling stock and reinforce the Atlas promise to help customers “Go New Places.®” Now, Vision 2018 shows the path Atlas will take to 4 Atlas Amplifier • Winter 2014 atlasvanlines.com/amplifier thrive over the long haul. Cover Story atlasvanlines.com/Vision2018

ATLAS VAN LINES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ATLAS INTERNATIONAL Vision 2018 Strategic Priority: Strategic Priority: Strategic Priority: Reinvent the driver value proposition and develop alternative Develop needed systems to support the strategic Achieve prominence as a worldwide relocation hauling models for large, medium, and small shipments. priorities of the Atlas companies in partnership with provider with global operations, on the short list Team Leader: them, making Atlas technology a competitive advantage. of favored suppliers. Strategic Jeff Schimmel Team Leader: Team Leader: Vice President, Transportation Services J. J. Mohr Jim Gaw Leader Insight: Director, IT Strategic Planning President & COO Initiatives “We’re beefing up programs to bring Leader Insight: Leader Insight: new van operators to Atlas and we’re looking at alternate “We’re moving Atlas onto a common platform with tools “We’re focused on growing top line revenue and hauling methods like spot trailers, rail, and new options for to enhance our efficiency and profitability across the gaining economies to improve our margins. Working on Strategic Priorities smaller shipments. Whatever we do needs to be practical and enterprise. We’ll continue to wow clients and customers Success will involve not just our Atlas team, but Vision 2018 spells out several strategic acceptable for our agency family.” with innovative, high-quality technical solutions.” partners throughout our entire supply chain.” priorities with specific goals for revenue and profitability. The numbers are ambitious, CORNERSTONE RELOCATION GROUP but attainable. Each involves the work of an ATLAS VAN LINES Strategic Priority: executive champion, a staff leader and team, Strategic Priority: Grow all market segments Significant growth across all service lines, and a board champion. with new methods for especially in international services, with “We’re not simply hoping we live up to pricing and distribution. an expansion of the global footprint. our expectations,” says Glen. “Everything Team Leader: Team Leader: we do has accountability built into it, with Ryan McConnell Janelle Piatkowski scorecards and reviews every 90 days. Vice President, President and CEO We have a system to accomplish what Corporate Marketing Leader Insight: “Our team has identified the key initiatives we say we will.” Leader Insight: “We’re going to become for Cornerstone’s global growth, building “From my perspective as a team more efficient and find from service centers we’ve established in leader, the organization of people more opportunities to go ATLAS LOGISTICS North America, EMEA, and APAC. Clear, swift, makes a lot of sense,” says Ryan to market. We intend to Strategic Priority: and consistent communication with one another will be crucial to our success.” McConnell, Vice President, Corporate grow all segments of our Grow share in the expanding logistics industry Marketing. “Our team has the backing business.” with a single Atlas brand operating on a common platform. ATLAS CANADA of a board champion and an executive Team Leader: Strategic Priority: champion. We’re not out there all Phil Wahl Increase market shares for domestic, cross- alone—we have support to get Vice President & General Manager border, and logistics business with a strategy for things done.” Leader Insight: North America-wide transportation solutions. “Our process has flexibility built in,” “We’re building “Atlas Logistics” into a strong Team Leaders: says Jack. “The Strategy Team meets brand and using it to establish consistent Fred Haladay twice a year to review progress on all the growth in the logistics market over the next Senior Vice President & COO five years. Good internal communication and priorities. If we see that a shift in direction Shirley Sveda the full use of our strengths (STG, 3PL, Titan) Senior Vice President & CFO is called for, we can make adjustments.” are critical to our success.” Dave Coughlin Vice President of Operations Leader Insight: AVAIL MOVE MANAGEMENT “Our primary focus as we begin to work this plan is to develop a common platform of technology Strategic Priority: with Atlas. Training will be essential for us to Become the recognized provider of move succeed and to help our agents, PVOs, and sales management services for the moving and people embrace the new technology.” storage industry, known for unsurpassed information systems. Team Leader: Mary Beth Johnson Assistant Vice President Leader Insight: “We’re building on a trusted reputation for move management as we work to strengthen the Avail brand and refine its value proposition.”

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¿ Habla español? The Online Magazine of Atlas World Group Spanish-Language Site Serves Growing U.S. Hispanic Population Evolving a Little Further: Online tlas Van Lines continues to go global with Athe introduction of a Spanish version of their website. Atlas en Español is a site designed ot off the press in 1954, the The most exciting thing about to reach a growing Hispanic population in Hmagazine of Atlas World Group the online Amp is the dynamic was composed of 12 pages of white functions that don’t exist in a printed the United States. It provides a platform for “This gives us the opportunity to bring corporate-level information into a paper, black typewriter font, and magazine. Visitors can watch conducting business and connects users to real-time environment, which will benefit all segments of our business. It bits of hand written text filled in videos, use the search bar to find bilingual Atlas agents who can help them. makes us more contemporary. You don’t have to wait for a printed piece; here or there. articles, sort articles by agent or “The Hispanic community is the fastest it’s already accessible to you, to your customers and to your employees.” growing demographic segment in this country, As you hold volume 65 in your brand name, and easily find articles with the number of Spanish speakers up 233 hands, it’s easy to see how far the on related topics. If a reader finds a – Katie O’Niones, Editor, Marketing Specialist percent since 1980,” says Jack Griffin, President Amplifier has come. It has evolved story particularly interesting, with & COO of Atlas Van Lines. “If we are to position into a professionally designed piece just a few clicks it can be shared Atlas as a supplier to the Hispanic community, of Atlas artwork that tells the story across their social networks. our online tools must be available in Spanish.” of our family in vivid color. According to Ryan, “It is very Atlas en Español features fully translated web Now in its 60th year as our Atlas-centric; it allows us to pages that explain Atlas service areas, including corporate magazine, the Amplifier is corporate relocation, international moving, evolving a little further. In this winter government and military moves, and storage. edition, the Amplifier makes its Upon landing at the site, visitors are prompted debut as an online publication. to get a free quote and receive a list of bilingual Built as a microsite of the Atlas agents in their area. Van Lines website, the Amplifier has As a subdirectory of the Atlas Van Lines site fully embraced its new role online. (www.atlasvanlines.com/espanol), Atlas en It resembles some of the most Español gains visibility among search engines popular news outlets on the web. due to keywords appearing on both English and It allows Atlas to quickly and Spanish pages of the website. efficiently share stories about By the end of 2015, Hispanics will have household moving, corporate purchasing power of $1.5 trillion annually. By relocation, logistics, and happenings 2020, an estimated 43 million people in the U.S. in the Atlas community. will speak Spanish. “Putting the Amplifier online is a “The mosaic of this country is changing,” content-driven marketing approach says Jack. “This is a burgeoning, evolving to improve our SEO,” says Ryan spotlight agents’ stories in a atlasvanlines.com/espanol marketplace and Atlas is ready to help everyone McConnell, Vice President of dynamic, real-time manner. If we go new places.” Corporate Marketing. “We want to get a good story, whether it’s a get as much traffic as possible to philanthropic effort, a great move Above, left: The very first Atlas our van line website to grow the SEO experience, or recognition of an Amplifier published in 1954. value of that environment.” employee, PVO or crew member, Above, right: the latest version Amp Online + “We’re following best in class it’s a story about today, not six of the Amplifier (Online) as first SEE MORE ONLINE standards for journalism. For months ago.” published in the Fall of 2014. To read stories, watch videos and example, if you read USA Today, For now, the Amplifier will more, check out the online magazine Can your agency help Spanish-speaking customers? Let us they have as much foothold in the continue to be printed twice a year know and we’ll add you to our network of bilingual agents. of Atlas World Group at: Email [email protected] internet environment as they do in and will feature new stories not atlasvanlines.com/amplifier the print environment. We’re doing previously seen online. This print the right thing,” Ryan says. edition specifically, a bit wider and a little lighter, earmarks the new age.

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Gaining Momentum A Connection to Helping Families With strategic direction flowing from Vision 2018, Avail Move Management Atlas Canada Holds Fast to Traditional Values

prepares for a bigger and more dynamic role in the moving industry. Princess Diana said: “Family is the most important thing in the world.” The people at Atlas Canada are of the same mind. In everything they do, they see a connection to helping families. SOLID BLACK 100% PMS LOGO Canada Company Women and Children First “Families are a top priority for us,” says The June event raises money for widows and Sadly, abuse of women and children is all too Fred Haladay, Senior Vice President & COO. orphans of soldiers killed while on duty. common. Atlas and its agents are doing some- “Whether we’re verifying the back- Shirley Sveda, Atlas Canada’s Senior thing about it. Each May, they bring grounds of employees we send into Vice President and CFO, serves on transportation, storage, and willing a customer’s home, or supporting the event’s planning committee. hands to National Garage Sale Day. charities that help people through “It’s an honor to sponsor this The event raises funds for Royal difficult times, we put families first.” tournament, and to lend our LePage’s Shelter Foundation, which For each of the last five years, Atlas assistance to other events for is dedicated exclusively to funding Canada has supported Canada Com- Canada Company throughout the women’s shelters and violence pany’s annual golf tournament (four times year,” says Shirley. “It’s a way for us to prevention programs. The cause as Presenting Sponsor). give back to our military families.” fits perfectly with Atlas Canada’s values. “Over the last six years, this event has raised more than $2 million to help keep women and “We are in an exciting place right now.” of information related to the relocation of an children safe,” says Sandy Campbell, Atlas Canada Phones. Computers. Tablets. A steady hum fills the employee,” says Sarah. “You’ll have expanded Director of Marketing. “Royal LePage Real Estate offices of Avail Move Management. Every day, reporting and the ability to drill down much covers all the administration costs, so every myriad tasks support the unbiased analysis and deeper for detail.” dollar raised goes to help women and children.” communication of move information. Beyond the sounds of business as usual, something else is in Updating the Value Proposition Avail + the air. Vision 2018 sees the Avail brand gaining wide Atlas SEE MORE “We are in an exciting place right now,” says industry recognition. “Prospective clients will Above: Members of the Canadian military (in camos) stand with a fabulous foursome at the Canada Company Canada + ONLINE Sarah Whitaker, Manager, National Accounts. recognize Avail as a respected industry leader Golf Outing in June. The event raised funds for the families of fallen soldiers. From left: Steve Cryne, Canadian SEE MORE Employee Relocation Council (CERC); Bob Clark, Atlas Canada; Spencer Enright, Brookfield Residential Property “We’re at the threshold of important changes— in move management,” says Sarah. AVAIL MOVE MANAGEMENT LOGO – 11.16.12 ONLINE Services; Phil Soper, Royal LePage. The word changes that will propel the Avail brand much Building such credibility begins with the value Order Management allows immediate access to LOGO ALONE w/ TAG BLACK LOGO w/ BOX & TAG BLACK that best further as a leader in move management.” proposition. For clients of Avail, value derives relevant shipment data direct from Dispatch, Atlas’ NAV internal shipment management tool. describes it “From the beginning, our technology and from advocacy—unbiased auditing, reporting, No Stranger In Your Home™ Honors 1 may simply reporting systems have been second to none and evaluation that serves the client’s best Perhaps nothing underscores Atlas Canada’s belief be “Wow” 1 for gathering, analyzing, and sharing move interest in every aspect of moving. in families better than “No Stranger in Your Home.” insights,” says Mary Beth Johnson, Assistant “Avail provides the tools and information In 2009, the company introduced this corporate Lifting Vice President. “But recent enhancements to our needed to make sound decisions, acting as an initiative to ensure the quality of every employee who goes into a customer’s home. To date, over 3,500 Atlas Military system are a real game-changer.” advocate on behalf of your client,” says Mary Beth. Canada employees have passed background checks. Scores 2 Sarah Whitaker and Mary Beth Johnson Along these lines, Mary Beth hints at an exciting are Avail’s Vision 2018 strategy champions. project now in the works for release early next year. “Every full-time employee is back-checked every The technology that harnesses information “I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag, but three years; we verify and keep the information here is called Order Management, and it is both a suffice it to say we’re working on a breakthrough at headquarters,” says Shirley. “And everyone entering workhorse and racehorse. It provides online that will fill a huge void for the relocation industry. a customer’s home must wear a photo ID badge.” LOGO ALONE w/ TAG SOLID PMS 100% BLACK LOGO w/ BOX &TAG SOLID PMS 100% BLACK “Every family has a right to be safe in their own home,” access to move data for swift, accurate reporting Stay tuned.” Avail offers relocation professionals a third- Since 2009, the “No Stranger in Your Home” program and evaluation. Soon, a new feature set will party, unbiased provider of move management says Dave Coughlin, Vice President of Operations. has ensured employee quality inside customers’ homes. SEE Above: Canada has a huge garage sale every year, and give users the power to see and do even more. services with advanced information and reporting “We want people to know they have that reassurance MORE when they move with us. Nothing can shake our Atlas is always there to help. Money raised goes to the “You’ll be able to view shipment documents, systems to create and sustain efficiencies. Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, which helps keep PHOTOS commitment to helping families.” claims information—virtually every piece To know more, visit: availmm.com. women and children safe from abuse. ONLINE

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Global Network of Licensed Agents Going Global Shortening the Supply Chain to Manage International Details Expanding the Footprint to the Large Global Mobility Market

nternational moves entail a lot— Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, represent Atlas International, the to moving to and from Finland, Chris points out, the global home and abroad. The expansion For almost 15 years, Cornerstone country-specific customs, different Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, company carefully selects and Muuttopalvelu Grundell Oy can help mobility market ($100 billion) puts us in a better position to I has established itself as a premier languages, time zone changes Russia, South Africa, Spain, licenses agents that have extensive with moves in Baltic countries, and dwarfs the U.S. market ($10 billion). deliver the high level of care provider of domestic relocation and more—all of which Atlas Switzerland, the United States, and experience. This adds global with a good Scandinavian network, Its size presents a significant our clients expect, with people services in the United States and International and its global network the United Kingdom. consistency to its service structure Grundell can help with moves to and opportunity for companies with who know firsthand the unique Canada. Facing competition by handle seamlessly for customers. and places the highest importance from the Scandinavian countries.” a full suite of global services. requirements in each region. larger companies, Cornerstone has Atlas International continues on its on the customer experience. As Moves to and from European Cornerstone is acting on the Global Consistency; found success with white glove path of a strategic vision to localize High Satisfaction a result of its continued growth countries are mainly truck opportunity. International Assignments service, customized programs, and Are Accelerating its moving services through a Each specific licensee location and strategic processes, Atlas transports and Grundell owns trucks As well as locations in North a highly experienced staff. Over I think Cornerstone Founder and global network of licensed agents. includes brick and mortar moving International customers have given and trailers, plus staffs English America (Chicago, Illinois; Dallas/ the last five years, Cornerstone has CEO Janelle Piatkowski says it By Mark Rabe, Vice President, Having a trusted network of Atlas facilities with international a satisfaction score of 93.5 percent speaking skilled drivers. Now, one Addison, Texas; Basking Ridge, New Global Operations achieved a phenomenal 99 percent best: “The needs of our clients to agents and licensees, it assists service centers, high local brand in the last 12 months. of these trucks and a trailer don the Jersey), the company has opened Cornerstone Relocation Group score in client retention. Now, initiate international assignments in shortening the supply chain recognition, and service standards. Currently, the Atlas flag flies in 18 Atlas logo. service centers in EMEA (Cologne the company is building on this are accelerating, creating a clarion and enhancing its customer’s This helps to build on Atlas different countries. Muuttopalvelu “Atlas was able to Go New Places ® and Frankfurt, Germany) and APAC success to cast a bigger shadow call for us to provide additional experience by providing local International’s core competency Grundell Oy in Finland is the most by rolling out newly painted trucks (Singapore). At the same time, across the global relocation arena. global services. This expansion contacts in real time. To date, Atlas of servicing large, multi-national recent addition to the International in Scandinavia with Atlas Finland,” Cornerstone has invested in people dovetails perfectly with our International’s agency network corporations with superior moving agency network. Anni Klami, says Matthew Hagenah, Director who bring expertise in global he majority of clients today strategic plan. Both in vision and includes locations throughout services both locally and globally. Service Manager of International of Operation at Atlas International. consulting, compensation, and are looking for a single practice, Cornerstone is in a global Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, In building a global network to Moves at Grundell says, “In addition “Grundell has a moving van that “T assignment management. solution for both domestic and growth mode.” spent every day this summer on I’m reminded of a famous song international relocation and the road traversing Scandinavia, from the sixties. The times are Cornerstone + assignment services,” says Chris Western, and Eastern Europe.” indeed changing, and providers of SEE MORE ONLINE Furlotte, Vice President of Global relocation services must sink or Sales. “We’re answering with Atlas swim. Personally, I find it exciting Latin America: expanded capabilities here Int’l + to be opening service locations at Open for Business and abroad.” SEE MORE Latin America is rapidly gaining ONLINE attention for sustained economic growth, a burgeoning middle class, Overcoming and considerable natural resources. 1 Fear Factor After moving Assignee Housing to South Muuttopalvelu Grundell Oy in in Europe: Who Does What? America Finland is growing its fleet with It’s said that “all roads lead to with Atlas Atlas branded trucks and trailers. HORIZONTAL SOLID 100% PMS BLACK Rome.” But when finding housing for International, assignees in Europe, the roads go in Rick Jones many different directions. And they is a believer can be confusing. 2 in the Atlas brand and the service it represents. 1

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Pursuing the Vision Atlas Logistics Brand and Website a “Go.” In the U.S. alone, the third-party logistics industry (3PL) generates annual revenues exceeding $170 billion. And it is growing at about five percent a year. (Statista.com)

tlas Logistics is beginning a Anew strategic direction with a major step to grow its share of the global logistics market. Following last year’s reorganization under a single brand, the company is taking its message to the market with an expanded web presence at AtlasLogistics.com. The Club Checks in at Cabo “We see an opportunity to grow The President’s Club will enjoy the sweeping mountainside and oceanfront views of Cabo San Lucas during their annual meeting with Atlas President & in the logistics market without The new Atlas Logistics COO, Jack Griffin. The top Atlas sales producers and their guests will convene at the Capella Pedregal resort in March 2015 for a tropical retreat to celebrate website (AtlasLogistics.com) having to invest in additional provides a single point of their sales efforts. Congratulations to all President’s Club members for their hard work and their rank among the Atlas elite. equipment,” says Phil Wahl, Vice contact for commercial President and General Manager. logistics services. The site 2013-14 President’s Club Platinum Winners “We’re providing a service, and we’re launched in October. SALESPERSON AGENCY NAME Logistics + Gary Louderback Louderback-Ace Logistics SEE MORE ONLINE investing in people and systems.” James W. Cole, Jr. J. W. Cole & Sons, Inc. Chris Niesner Specialty Moving, Inc. Michael Quigley Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. Getting It There: New Website Don Hill Alexander’s Mobility Services Atlas Logistics Aligns for AtlasLogistics.com launched Tim White Imlach Group in October with a unique value Keith Morse DMS Moving Systems, Inc. Enhanced Service Jennifor Acosta Ace World Wide Moving & Storage Co. proposition. It is a full-service Atlas brings its three logistics Keeping it Simple Bob Fox Atlantic Relocation Systems entities together—bringing logistics company that provides Chris Wing Powell Relocation Group both fleet and third-party services While Atlas promises to help people “Not only do we offer immediate, Ken Imlach Imlach Group technology, networks, and ® Larry Lammers Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. with a high degree of experience “Go New Places ,” Atlas Logistics single-point access to logistics operations knowledge. 1 Fred Paxton, III Paxton Van Lines, Inc. and personal service. It’s all streamlines the idea with “Go.” resources and networks, our people Thomas Philbin Nelson Westerberg backed by the strength of “Go conveys an immediacy of are experts in the various market Randy Hounjet King’s Transfer Van Lines, Inc. Partnership Solves action, our readiness to answer a segments we serve. When a Debbie Wilkerson, Senior Project Specialist, monitors sales July–June and Atlas World Group. Did you know Atlas has revamped the President’s Club program? COMPLEX Logistics customer right now,” says Phil Wahl. customer contacts us, we’ll connect awards the top salespeople their spot in the President’s Club. “Having both a fleet and a We’ve added another level of recognition, new marketing materials, Equation 2 “Responsiveness is an important them with a member of our team growing 3PL network puts us and revamped the Sales Leaders page on the Loop. characteristic of our brand. We also who has the know-how and can get in a unique position to market want customers to understand we the right answers. We can provide a PLATINUM LEVEL: SALES FROM $3 MILLION+ TITAN: ourselves,” says Phil. “We’re finding • Trip with Atlas President, Jack Griffin can get them a solid plan of action solution for practically any scenario.” Final Mile Smiles 3 our assets often get us in the door. • Certificate / Access to President’s Club logos on Atlas Loop When needed, we can supplement quickly.” our capabilities with other providers. GOLD LEVEL: SALES FROM $1.5-2.999 MILLION Atlas Logistics managers bring • $1000 gift card This flexibility and personal service complementary teams to provide a • Certificate / Access to President’s Club logos on Atlas Loop gives us a competitive advantage in single brand that offers a complete the market place.” range of logistics services. From left: SILVER LEVEL: SALES FROM $1-1.499 MILLION Robert Hannegan, Vice President & • $500 gift card General Manager (Titan) Phil Wahl, • Certificate / Access to President’s Club logos on Atlas Loop Vice President & General Manager, Atlas Logistics; David Coulter, Are you in the club? See if you’re a winner and download your Platinum, Gold, BRONZE LEVEL: SALES FROM $500,000 - 1 MILLION Vice President (STG Sales). Silver or Bronze President’s Club logo from the Sales Leaders page at: • Certificate / Access to President’s Club logos on Atlas Loop atlasloop.com/sales-leaders

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Challenge Accepted Drumroll, please. Here are your winners of the Move For Hunger Challenge Atlas HQ + SEE MORE ONLINE n the heart of their busiest season, Atlas agents ATLASVANLINES.COM/AMP/ATLASHQ Iraised $10,650 benefitting Move For Hunger™, a non-profit organization that teams up with relocation companies across the country to pick up REFERRAL REFRESH VETERAN’S VAN unwanted, non-perishable food items from those Every good idea deserves an Atlas Van Lines recently MOVE FOR who are moving and deliver it to local food banks. occasional refresher. In July, AAA donated its services to HUNGER + Through June and July, Move For Hunger announced a new identity along with refurbish a van for the Retired SEE MORE ONLINE hosted the “Move For Hunger Challenge,” an online an upgrade for its member benefits Veteran’s Memorial Club. The fundraiser where Atlas agents went head to head program. Discounts and Rewards club uses the van to travel to to fight hunger. Each participating agent office was Atlas Agents Continue to (formerly Show Your Card and Save) funeral services for retired given an online fundraising profile where Pack on the Pounds offers more ways to save money Veterans, where they conduct co-workers, friends and family could make Atlas’ help in the fight against hunger donations. As an extra incentive, prizes were with online reward points good for rites at the ceremony. In return, is still going strong. With nearly 100 promised to the top fundraisers. cash. Learn more: atlasvanlines.com/RefRefresh14 the Retired Veteran’s Memorial agents enrolled, Atlas has donated ______Club presented Atlas with a over 139,000 pounds of food in 2014, Always Time to Help BRAVO plaque to show their appreciation. bringing the total amount of food Move For Hunger Development Director Kristy Food, gifts, games and more. Read more: atlasvanlines.com/VetVan14 1 donated, to over 334,500 pounds! Redford was apprehensive about the timing of Over 1,300 events took place at ______the fundraiser, but Atlas agents demonstrated that Atlas agencies across the U.S. and PROMOTIONS How to Get Involved there is always time to help those in need. “We Canada during the week of BRAVO. We’re proud to introduce Mary Beth Johnson as the new Assistant Move for Hunger is a non-profit were humbled that so many of our supporters BRAVO is Atlas’ declaration of Vice President of Avail and Mark Rabe as the new Vice President of organization established to sup- took the time out of their busy season to share our appreciation to PVO’s for their hard work and dedication. Global Operations at Cornerstone Relocation Group. port the efforts of our communities’ mission with their networks. It really represents Learn more: atlasvanlines.com/BRAVO14 Read more about these individuals and their experience in the food banks. Begining in 2013, Atlas what Move For Hunger is all about—many ______moving industry online at: atlasvanlines.com/Promotions14 became an Epic Partner of Move for hands working together to fight hunger in our ESGR communities,” said Kristy. Hunger. To sign up visit: Atlas Van Lines has been named a moveforhunger.org/atlasvanlines “Agents were spreading the mission to family recipient of the Honored Employer The Winners members, friends, their business contacts, and Award by the Indiana Military Move for Hunger Challenge It was a competitive race from the start, but A-1 many more within their network. Donations came Moving & Storage of Jupiter, FL (0087) raising Support Corporation and the Indiana Prize Winners in from all around the country,” Kristy exclaimed. the most funds, pulled into the winner’s circle. Employer Support of the Guard and GRAND PRIZE: Atlantic Relocation “It was thrilling to watch the Move For Hunger Following close behind were Atlantic Relocation message and mission spread across the United Reserve (ESGR). The award recognizes Systems of Phoenix Systems of Phoenix (1038) and Atlantic Relocation States. At the heart of this challenge, our goal employers who support the Guard Second Place: Katie Newitt, Mary Beth Johnson Mark Rabe Systems of Atlanta (1037), with all three offices went beyond raising dollars. Awareness of the and Reserve employees. Atlas was A-1 Moving & Storage, Jupiter, FL Assistant Vice President Vice President, Global Operations raising over $2,000 respectively. Because of their crisis of hunger in our country and activating the first Indiana company to sign a Avail Cornerstone Relocation Group Third Place: Tom Klause, A-1 efforts, these agencies were entered into a drawing everyone’s network to respond is the best national Statement of Support with the ESGR. Moving & Storage, Jupiter, FL 2 to win great prizes. Seventeen total agencies outcome of any challenge.” Learn more: atlasvanlines.com/ESGR14 REMEMBRANCES competed in the Move For Hunger Challenge. As the premier van line sponsor of Move For Atlas remembers those individuals who are no longer with What was the best part of the challenge? Hunger, Atlas has over one hundred agents enrolled us, but were once dedicated members of the Atlas family. Not the prizes awarded, or even the $10,650 in the fight against hunger. Year-to-date, agents Visit: atlasvanlines.com/Remember14 to learn about the donated. It was spreading awareness about the have donated 131,174 pounds of non-perishable fight against hunger. items to food banks across the United States. lives of those we have lost.

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DMS AND ALEXANDER’S WIN BROOKFIELD PAXTON MILITARY CARE Atlas Service is Appreciated TracksRe: Bill Brown appreciation for Daniel’s Moving & Storage, and his crew are a great example of what hard AWARDS FOR HHG SERVICE Paxton Van Lines transported 10,000 care kits for overseas troops Evergreen Moving Systems, Inc. (865) their staff, their willingness to do whatever work, honesty, and customer satisfaction are Atlas won big at this year’s 2014 to Operation Gratitude in California. The kits were packed by the Richard Carell it takes to get the job done, their positive all about! Brookfield Forum. DMS Moving Charlotte Bobcats, Wells Fargo, and Family Dollar® on March 25. Anderson Moving and Storage, Inc. attitude, and their professionalism. I just can’t Please let me know if there is anyone else Systems won the Platinum award Paxton is the official moving partner of the Bobcats. (261) say enough about how glad I am to have found I can email/call to let them know what a great them. They are quite a refreshing change from asset John is to your organization. for outstanding performance in Learn more: atlasvanlines.com/PaxCare I recently moved from Arlington, WA to Havre, MT with Evergreen Moving Systems, Inc., your the usual service I’ve been accustomed to with Best Regards, Julian the North American Domestic HHG agent in Everett, WA. Thanks to Bill Brown and other moving companies. category and Alexander’s Mobility ______his staff, the move was very well organized If you’re searching for a top-notch, RE: Mike Turner, Lance Sabia, won the Gold award in the same THREE AGENTS JOIN ATLAS and all scheduled tasks were accomplished professional moving team I highly recommend Jack DeSimone satisfactorily. Daniel’s Moving & Storage. Again, they have V. Santini, Inc. (1777) category. Learn more: As our community continues to grow, Atlas is proud to welcome I especially want to commend Richard Carell, provided me the best experience I’ve ever Just a quick note to tell you how very happy atlasvanlines.com/Brookfield14 three new agency locations on board. the long haul driver, from Anderson Moving had working with a moving company staff. I I was with yesterday’s delivery and my V. - Bay Shore Moving & Storage in Hauppauge, NY in La Crosse, WI. Richard was very prompt wouldn’t go anywhere else. Santini move an a whole. Mike, the driver, and in arriving to load my belongings on April Sincerely, John his helper Terry were terrific. Mike was very ______- Ernie’s Van & Storage in Rocklin, CA 22nd. He was very pleasant to work with and organized and planned the sequence of items WALKER TRANSFER GARDEN - Johnson & Daly Moving & Storage in San Rafael, CA professional in his handling of the move. He RE: Darrell Tresser to be carried into the house in a very logical, Every year Walker Transfer helps Learn more: atlasvanlines.com/NewAgents14 advised me that my home in Havre would be Weleski Transfer, Inc. (2151) well-thought out manner. He also saved the A quick note to thank all of you for what has day by finding a good spot for a dresser that cultivate a garden at a local church his first unloading stop. They would arrive on April 26th and he would contact me on April been the easiest and least stressful of our 11 turned out to be too big for the original spot I in West Virginia. The garden is ______25th with the approximate time. Again, he was (now 12) relocations. Darrell and his team could had imagined. used as an educational experience DMS CARTUS MASTERS CUP very prompt, polite and professional in the not have been more professional or more Both he and Terry were polite, very unloading and placement of my belongings. He efficient in getting us packed up and moved. hardworking and careful with my items. for children to learn about where DMS Moving Systems was honored for its outstanding performance worked well with his two helpers from Great Should you or anyone at Weleski need a They were also willing to accommodate my food comes from. Learn more: at Cartus Corporation’s 2014 Global Network Conference held Falls, MT and they had everything unloaded in recommendation please don’t hesitate to ask. requests and fun to be around. I was delighted atlasvanlines.com/WalkerGarden October 6-8 in Chicago, Ill. Cartus Global Network’s highest honor record time, even in the rain. Richard explained Best, Brad to find all my items in excellent shape. Lance Sabia stayed in constant touch prior to the recognizes outstanding service and performance provided to its the inventory process and was able to answer ______any questions I had. Richard is a great asset to RE: John Kidd, Carmen Klei move to give me updates and earlier, Cyndi customers and clients worldwide. Read more: Anderson Moving & Storage, Inc. DMS Moving Systems of Alabama, Inc. Degrazio was a great source of information and ACE 5K RUN FOR LUNGS atlasvanlines.com/DMSCartus14 Sincerely, Charlotte (0801) organization. Ace Moving & Storage in Oklahoma City raised funds and participated We have not met but I wanted to take a minute You probably don’t remember that I have and draw your attention to one of your drivers/ lived in Europe, Africa and Asia as well as in a 5K for the American Lung Association’s “Run for Lungs” as part of RE: Eric Schwartz Daniel’s Moving & Storage, Inc. (0879) movers, John. various cities in the States and have dealt an initiative to encourage healthier and more active lifestyles. I have worked with several moving & storage We just completed our move from with more moves than I care to remember. I Learn more: atlasvanlines.com/Ace5K companies over the past seven years, and it Woodstock, IL to Draper, UT on Saturday, the know what a good move is, as well as what a hasn’t always been a pleasant experience. 7th of June. This has been our 11th move in my bad move is, and I just had an excellent one. However, I can say that working with the career. We have used your company for a 2nd You have a great company, and I am sure you Tucson, AZ Daniel’s Moving & Storage staff time this move and could not be more pleased. are very proud of its excellent reputation and has been the best experience I’ve ever had, John was very professional, very organized, all your employees. Thank you so much for bar none. Their staff is friendly, professional, on time, gave great advice and took care of us, keeping up your high standards and for the courteous, and always willing to help resolve an our kids and our homes. He is a great asset to reassurance I have always felt when reaching issue regardless of what the situation may be. your organization and I wanted to make sure out to you and your people. In fact, my experiences have been so positive you heard from a very satisfied customer about With much gratitude and good wishes for with the Tucson branch that I’m strongly what a great job John has done. your continued success. considering utilizing their Phoenix division. I I have managed large organizations globally Sincerely, Barbara cannot use enough adjectives to express my (over 700 people) for years and I feel that John

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The entire Atlas family wishes to express gratitude and appreciation to the courageous men and women who serve our country in the armed Atlas Associate Service Member Relationship Atlas Associate Position forces. In particular, we ask you to keep the following employees and members of our agent families in your thoughts and prayers. Shannon Martin Michele Mathews Sister Revenue Accounting, Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. (62) Atlas Associate Service Member Relationship Atlas Associate Position Lucas Matte Actively Serving Associate Database Administrator, Headquarters Farrell Allsup Clayton Mounce Son-in-law Van Operator, Daze Transfer & Storage, Inc. (723) Christa McCraw Tom E. Evans Son’s Father Credit and Collections, Headquarters Cindy Atherton Jeffrey Atherton Son Claims Representative, Headquarters Angie Mattingly Dustin Mattingly Son Agency Dispatch/Canadian Coordinator, STG Group, Headquarters Roger Babbitt Kevin Lacy Brother-in-law President, NMS Moving Systems, Inc. (1533) Annie Mejias Mason Cruz Son Relocation Coordinator, Collins Brothers Moving Corp. (547) Meredith Baggett Wesley Ruedlinger Nephew Move Management Coordinator, AVAIL Jack Mier Jack A. Mier Son Van Operator, Imlach Group (1130) Steve Bailey William B. Bailey Son National Account Sales Manager, Nelson Westerberg (1517) Tammy Miller Virgil I. Ebrecht, Jr. Brother A/R Senior Coordinator, Headquarters Theresa Banta Neil S. Banta Son Regional Zone Planner, Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. (62) Patricia Miranda Jose Herrera Son-in-law West Coast Receptionist, Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. (62) Ed Bean Jessie Bean Son Van Operator, Ace Moving & Storage, LLC (1406) Alex Trinidad Nephew Richard Bland Elliot Timms Nephew Central Planner, Specialized Transportation Group, Headquarters Pam Moesner David Betz Nephew Administrative Assistant, Headquarters Rick Brimley Don Allred Son-in-law Vice President & General Manager, Mountain States Moving & Storage Co., Inc. (1451) Jason Carlisle Son-in-law Carroll Brittell Colten Powell Grandson Customer Service, Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. (75) Frank Moreno Tracy Otto Sister Operations Manager, Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. (66) Clayton Powell Grandson Imelda Navasca Jason Weintraub Brother-in-law Claims Manager, AWG International Ron Bowman Ronny Bowman Nephew General Manager, Lee Moving & Storage, Inc. (1317) Joshua Weintraub Nephew Rich Bowman Nephew Ken Niesner Melissa Rieger Granddaughter President, Specialty Moving Systems, Inc. (1811) Frank Budd Steve Budd Nephew President, Myers Transfer & Storage Systems, Inc. (1450) Dorrian Pierce Joshua Pierce Son Quality Manager, Ace World-Wide Mvg & Stg Co., Inc. (24) Clyde Byrne Brian Cummings Stepson General Manager, Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. (15) Joseph Lentz Stepson Phyllis Cain David Lynn Nephew Executive Assistant, Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. (62) Tyler Calhoun Nephew Keith Campbell James A. Hicks Stepson Long Distance Dispatch, Smith Dray Line & Storage, Inc. (2273) Amanda Pierce Joshua Pierce Brother Customer Service, Ace World-Wide Mvg & Stg Co., Inc. (24) Michael A. Hicks Stepson Joseph Lentz Stepbrother Jennifer Campbell James A. Hicks Son Office Manager/OA DA Coordinator, Smith Dray Line & Storage, Inc. (2273) Tyler Calhoun Cousin Michael A. Hicks Son Beverly Rockhold Jared Mount Son Corporate Counselor, Guardian Relocation of Ohio (1111) Joel Cohen Aaron Pierce Nephew Van Operator, Metropolitan Van & Storage, Inc. (1418) Joshua Mount Son Melissa Compton Josiah Cavanaugh Son Customer Service Coordinator/Special Products/Headquarters Beverly Rolph Eric Rolph Son Credit/Collection Analyst, Headquarters Larry “Doc” Criqui Brett D. Criqui Son President, Kansas Van & Storage, Criqui Corporation (1286) Ginny Royer Jason Royer Son Customer Service Manager, Ace Moving & Storage, LLC (1406) Vivan Dao Richard Daniel Joyner Husband Administrative Assistant, AWG International Tim Ruddle Jason Hendrix Son-in-law Operations Manager, Reads Moving Systems of Richmond, Inc. (1701) Joseph Hue Nguyen Uncle Theresa Russell Justin Mayer Stepbrother Bookkeeper, Roush Moving & Storage, Inc. (1773) Fred Falla Ryan DeCoste Grandson President, Falla Cartage & Movers Ltd. (8570) Steven Washechek Brother Bob Ewing Eric Alden Nephew Sr. Director, Government Business, Headquarters John Scott Justin Scott Son Director, Region 1 RSG, Headquarters Michael Fazio Robert Szeligowski Nephew Van Operator, Nelson Westerberg (1523) Kristopher Scott Son Jason Szeligowski Nephew Stephanie Shelton Kyle Walts Nephew Corporate Marketing, Headquarters Bonnie FirstRaised Astacia Anderson Daughter Administrative Assistant, Discover Moving & Storage, Inc. (539) Chris Shipp Nicolas Mello Nephew General Manager, Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. (25) Melanie Freeman William J. Freeman Brother Interstate Operations, Advance Relocation Systems (59) Lynn Skillman Matthew O’Malley Niece’s Husband President, Discover Moving & Storage, Inc. (539) Debra Hodgson Jason Hodgson Son Customer Service Representative, Atlas Canada Robert Stannard Matthew Stannard Son Operations Manager, AMJ Campbell Florida, Inc. (423) Thomas W. Hoffa Keith W. Hoffa Son Warehouseman, Collins Brothers Moving Corp. (547) Rex Stierhoff Jacob T. Stierhoff Son Van Operator, Superior Mobility Services, LLC (1902) Jim Hough Jeff Hough Son Residential Sales, Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. (66) Tammy Teague Nick Lumbert Son-in-law Senior Customer Service Rep, Imlach & Collins Brothers, LLC (1132) Kelly Howard Wayne Howard Husband Sales Coordinator, Guardian Storage, Inc. (1012) Carole Temme Bruce Overton Son Customer Service 11 Corporate Resources, Headquarters Mary Johannes Kirk Linder Nephew Sales, Reads Moving Systems of Florida, Inc. (1724) Monique Tennison Starr Love-Phillips Niece Revenue Accounting, Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. (62) James Hobby III Stepson Sue Tonkel Nichalos A. Tucker Son-in-law Operations/Dispatch Manager, Guardian Relocation Inc. (1040) Gina Jones Ryan M. Jones Son Mail and Supply, Headquarters Steve Warner Timon Davis Son Vice President, Warners Moving & Storage (2144) Patrice Jones Dawn Link Daughter-in-law Van Operator, Daze Transfer & Storage, Inc. (723) Tammy Warrick Joshua Shaw Nephew Customer Service, Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. (43) These names are the individuals who Rick Kaster Raymond Kaster Son Operations Manager, Kaster Moving Co., Inc. (1240) Mike Wathen Scott Wathen Son Retired, IT, Headquarters have been brought to Jessica Kaster Daughter-in-law Christie A. Willet Joseph E. Willet Son Maintenance, Headquarters our attention. Please Pat Kelly Justin Casey Son Van Operator, Alexander’s Mobility Services (207) Cindy & Barney Wint Jesse Woods Nephew Financial Planning & Reporting (Cindy), Atlas Terminal (Barney), email any additions to Linda Ellington at Audrey Kingsland Kenneth Clifford Montross Cousin Inventory Specialist, Cornerstone Relocation Group, LLC Ethan Woods Nephew Headquarters [email protected]. Teresa Kintop John Kintop Husband Revenue Accounting, Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. (62) Belynda Woodruff Barry Woodruff Husband Accounting Department, Ace Moving & Storage, LLC (1406) The Amplifier publishes this show of appreciation in Jane M. Kiser Kyle M. Kiser Son Moving Consultant, Atlantic Relocation Systems (1148) Debbie Wright Lacie Barela Daughter Sales Coordinator, Atlantic Relocation Systems (1427) every issue. David Ledford Mark Ledford Brother Safety Manager, Ace Moving & Storage, LLC (1406) Robert Wright Lacie Barela Daughter Sales, Atlantic Relocation Systems (1427) Brandy Lumbert Nick Lumbert Husband Customer Service Support, Imlach & Collins Brothers, LLC (1132) Angela Zuke Trevor Olsen Son Corporate Claims Department, Atlantic Relocation Systems (1038)

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A-1 Movers, Inc. Daniel’s Moving and Storage, Inc. (0068) Superior, WI (0875) Phoenix, AZ Each year, Atlas honors the A-1 Moving & Storage Daniel’s Moving and Storage, Inc. agents whose performance (0087) Jupiter, FL (1395) Morrisville, NC exemplifies this dedication. Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. DMS Moving Systems, Inc. (0015) Upper Marlboro, MD (0800) Canton, MI They embody the heart of Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. Golden Van Lines, Inc. Atlas quality —and they (0025) Long Beach, CA (0991) Longmont, CO make it stronger every day. Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. Herren’s Twin City Moving & Storage, Inc. (0043) Kent, WA (0831) Lafayette, IN Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. Imlach & Collins Brothers, LLC (0064) Elgin, IL (1132) Dallas, TX Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. Imlach Group Atlas Milton M. Hill Quality Award (0066) Kyle, TX (1130) Trenton, MI Ace World Wide Moving & Storage Co. Kansas Van & Storage, Criqui Corporation TH agents are the top performers in the (0016) Elgin, IL (1286) Topeka, KS Atlas agency family. These are full-service Action Moving Services, Inc. Mabey’s Moving & Storage, Inc. movers with combined booker-hauler (0238) Burnsville, MN (1415) Rensselaer, NY 48 ANNUAL Advance Relocation Systems Merchants Moving & Storage, Inc. revenue of at least one million dollars (0059) Baltimore, MD (1401) Boise, ID during the convention year. They have Alexander’s Mobility Services Modesto Transfer & Storage (0207) Tustin, CA (1487) Modesto, CA ATLAS FORUM met all 12 standards of the World-Class Alexander’s Mobility Services Nelson Westerberg Commitment Award, earned a “superior” (0210) Portland, OR (1505) Elk Grove Village, IL Alexander’s Mobility Services Nelson Westerberg facility rating, and achieved the Hauling SAN DIEGO, CA APRIL 23-24 (0214) Baltimore, MD (1523) Somerville, NJ Excellence Award. Alexander’s Mobility Services Paxton Van Lines, Inc. (0215) Eagan, MN (1610) Springfield, VA THE WESTIN SAN DIEGO Atlas World-Class Alexander’s Mobility Services Philpot Relocation Systems Commitment Award (0216) Poway, CA (2611) Tucker, GA GASLAMP QUARTER HOTEL Alexander’s Mobility Services Powell Relocation Group agents demonstrate professional (0217) Nashville, TN (1657) Grand Rapids, MI www.atlasvanlines.com/forum/planning/ dedication on par with Milt Hill Quality Alexander’s Mobility Services Prager Moving & Storage Co. (0218) Garland, TX (1555) Naperville, IL Award earners, but over a smaller volume Atlantic Relocation Systems Prairie Van & Storage of shipments. The 12 criteria for this award (1021) Houston, TX (1883) Clive, IA include customer satisfaction, estimating Atlantic Relocation Systems Reads Moving Systems, Inc. (1037) Atlanta, GA (1711) Hatboro, PA accuracy and claims experience. Atlantic Relocation Systems Reads Moving Systems of Florida, Inc. (1038) Phoenix, AZ (1724) Jacksonville, FL Atlantic Relocation Systems Smith Dray Line & Storage, Inc. Atlas STG Quality Award (1427) Carrollton, TX (2272) Blythewood, SC agents bring the highest standards of Atlantic Relocation Systems V. Santini, Inc. Atlas service every day to the logistics (1679) Tacoma, WA (1777) Mount Vernon, NY Atlantic Relocation Systems Walker Transfer, Inc. arena. Modeled after the Milt Hill Award, (1651) Denver, CO (2114) Kenova, WV this recognizes full-service agents with Brouwer Relocation, Inc. Wayne Moving & Storage Company, Inc. (0406) Sioux Falls, SD (2118) West Chester, PA combined booker and hauler revenue of Celina Moving and Storage, Inc. Winter Moving and Storage, Inc. at least one million dollars. They must (0592) Celina, OH (1077) Bentonville, AR City Transfer & Storage Company meet the eight criteria of World-Class Wm. Duggan Co., Inc. (0630) High Point, NC (2189) Walpole, MA Commitment for STG over the course Collins Brothers Moving Corporation of a complete Atlas Convention year. (0547) Larchmont, NY

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January 2015 1 New Year’s Day – U.S. & Canada offices closed February 2015 8-11 AMSA 2015 Annual Education Conference & Expo, Rosen Centre, Orlando, FL 25 AWG Board of Directors Long Range Planning Meeting, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott North March 2015 1-5 Exhibitor Show, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV 6-8 Families in Global Transition Conference (FIGT), Tysons Corner Marriott, VA 24-26 GlobalShop, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV 26-28 Mid-America Trucking Show, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, KY April 2015 3 Good Friday – Canada offices closed 23-24 48th Annual Atlas Forum, The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel, San Diego, CA 26-29 American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA May 2015 3-6 International Supply Management Conference, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Phoenix, AZ 6-8 Worldwide ERC National Relocation Conference, Las Vegas, NV 18 Victoria Day – Canada offices closed 25 Memorial Day – U.S. offices closed June 2015 28-July 1 2015 SHRM Annual Conference & Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

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