JCS has recruited a team of seasoned specialists experienced in healthcare, rigging, industrial, and multi-location moves. The new team has more than 100 years of collective experience in helping businesses execute complex high stakes moves in a time sensitive arena.

JCS announced that it has recruited Denver native Melissa Chaffin as its Vice President of Commercial Services to lead its sales effort here. “Melissa has more than 17 years of experience in helping businesses with complex moves and her ability consult with operations makes her an indispensable asset for clients in this area,” said Johnson’s Executive Vice President, Don Hindman.

In addition, JCS announced that it has promoted two of its General Managers to head-up national accounts, offering coast-to-coast solutions for businesses relocating distribution centers, factories, or other large facilities requiring just-in-time service. Jim Bargeron has been promoted to Vice President of Logistics to spearhead this effort. Jim will be assisted by Harry Tokle, JCS’s Director of Logistics Support. This new team provides a mobile “swat team” of 65 commercial moving specialists for seamless technical moves in extremely time sensitive circumstances to get clients back up and running in the shortest possible time frame. “We are proud of the consulting services that Jim and his team provide for national companies seeking to optimize their footprint or consolidate facilities. Jim sees the forest through the trees and enables companies to focus on running their business while we handle the logistics,” said Hindman.

JCS is pursuing acquisitions and personnel to facilitate growth and expects to announce several additional team members and specialty services within the next 30 days. Please contact Don Hindman at (303) 785-4307.

For information:  www.johnsonstorage.com

Contact:  Donald D. Hindman

Phone:  303/785-4307

JOHNSON STORAGE & MOVING CO.

NAMES NEW GENERAL MANAGER

RICK BROWN

CENTENNIAL, CO—July 19, 2010-Johnson Storage & Moving Co.-agent of United Van Lines, the nation’s largest moving company- is pleased to announce that Rick Brown has joined Johnson Storage & Moving Co. as General Manager of Johnson agent 726 in Kenner, LA.

 “This is a great time to join Johnson and I am very excited to be part of the team.  I look forward to helping strengthen Johnson services and operations and expand our market share in the New Orleans area,” said Brown.

Brown has over twenty-five years experience in the moving and storage industry.  He held the position of General Manager for Graebel Van Lines in New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.

Brown attended the University of Michigan and is International Office Moving Institute (IOMI) certified.

For information:  www.johnsonstorage.com

Contact:  jjohnson@johnson-united.com

Phone:  303/785-4343

JOHNSON STORAGE & MOVING CO.

NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

DONALD D. HINDMAN

CENTENNIAL, CO—May. 18, 2010-Johnson Storage & Moving Co.-agent of United Van Lines, the nation’s largest moving company- is pleased to announce that Donald D. Hindman has joined Johnson Storage & Moving Co. as Executive Vice President.

Hindman is in the process of moving his wife and four children from Chicago where they lived for the past twenty years.

“My family has always wanted to live in Colorado.  Joining Johnson gives me the opportunity to apply my skills in logistics and marketing and also enjoy Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle,” said Hindman.

Prior to joining Johnson, Hindman was President & CEO of his family owned distribution business, Clark National, Inc., located in Elk Grove Village, IL.  During his tenure with Clark, Hindman and his team grew the company from $65M to $200M in sales by focusing on niche markets where the company outperformed its competition. Hindman also introduced Clark’s award winning green packaging program, One World.

Hindman practiced law with the firm of Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon in Chicago for four years prior to joining his family business. Hindman maintains his law license in Illinois.

Since its founding in Denver in 1900, the Johnson family has been in the transportation business.  The firm is now owned and operated by fourth generation family members; Mark Johnson & Jim Johnson and operates nine moving companies in five states.

For information:  www.johnsonstorage.com

Contact:  jjohnson@johnson-united.com

Phone:  303/785-4343

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Agent 869 50th Anniversary Plaque

JOHNSON STORAGE & MOVING CO. AGENT 869 OF CHEYENNE, WY CELEBRATES FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE

CENTENNIAL, CO—Mar. 22, 2010– Johnson Storage & Moving Co. of Cheyenne, WY - agent 869 for United Van Lines, the nation’s largest moving company

– has been recognized by UniGroup Inc. as a United Van Lines agent serving fifty years.

“Johnson Storage & Moving has been serving the Cheyenne Community since 1960. Johnson is one of four agencies that founded United Van Lines in

1937. Also, Johnson maintains an A+ rating with the BBB and is a member of both the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce and Cheyenne Rotary Club,” said

General Manager Mark Radwanski.
The following storage & moving services are offered at the Johnson Cheyenne, Wyoming location:
• Boxes
• Commercial Moving
• Packing
• Packing & Moving Supplies
• Residential Moving
• Storage
  Commercial Storage
  Portable Storage Units
  Record Storage
  Self Storage

Since its founding in Denver in 1900, the Johnson family has been in the transportation business.  The firm is now owned and operated by fourth

generation family members; Mark Johnson & Jim Johnson and operates nine moving companies in five states.
For information:  www.johnsonstorage.com
Contact:  jjohnson@johnson-united.com
Phone:  303/785-4343

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Wayne Ray, Ron Campbell at the Super Bowl

CONTACT:    Jim Johnson
Johnson Storage & Moving Co.
7009 S. Jordan Rd.
Centennial, CO 80112
303/785-4343
jjohnson@johnson-united.com

JOHNSON STORAGE & MOVING CO. TRANSPORTS SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

CENTENNIAL, CO—Feb. 22, 2010–Prior to the start of the 2009-2010 National Football League (NFL) season, Johnson Storage & Moving Co. of Kenner, LA - agent for United Van Lines, the nation’s largest moving company - was given the responsibility of moving the equipment to support the New Orleans Saints.  After winning the National Football Conference (NFC) Championship on January 24, the Saints along with Johnson Storage & Moving Co. headed for the Super Bowl in Miami, FL.

The ground transportation crew included Johnson employees, Wayne Ray, Howard Todd, Butler Turnbull and Ron Campbell.  A trailer acted as a temporary warehouse and a box truck was utilized for moving the Saints gear and supplies around the city.

“Being a life-long season ticket holder and a big fan of the Saints, this opportunity to actually work with the team in providing a service was a blessing for me and a great opportunity for Johnson Storage & Moving.  The Saints winning the Super Bowl made this experience even greater!” said Ray.

The twelve day assignment included moving equipment to and from the following locations:
•    Saints training center
•    Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
•    Miami International Airport
•    The University of Miami
•    Sun Life Stadium
•    Dolphin Field
•    Three hotels housing the Saints and media

Since its founding in Denver in 1900, the Johnson family has been in the transportation business.  The firm is now owned and operated by fourth generation family members; Mark Johnson & Jim Johnson and operates nine moving companies in five states.

For information:  www.johnsonstorage.com
Contact:  jjohnson@johnson-united.com
Phone:  303/785-4343

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Super_Bowl_Truck photo (pictured from left to right):  Wayne Ray, Ron Campbell at the Super Bowl

Julie Johnson Photo

JOHNSON STORAGE & MOVING CO.
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES & MARKETING
APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT OF
2009-2010 ROCKY MOUNTAIN RELOCATION COUNCIL BOARD

CENTENNIAL, CO—Nov. 30–Johnson Storage & Moving Co.-agent of United Van Lines, the nation’s largest moving company- is pleased to announce that Julie Johnson has been named Vice President of the 2009-2010 Rocky Mountain Relocation Council (RMRC) Board.

The RMRC is a not-for-profit association of relocation professionals concerned with “relocation trends and issues and the increase in the general awareness of relocation as a profession.”

“I am honored to be named to this position and I look forward to a great year,” said Johnson.

Johnson has held the position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Johnson Storage & Moving Co. from 1998 to present.  Her term on the RMRC Board expires in 2010.

Johnson graduated with a business degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1985 and joint JD & MBA degrees in 1993.   After her undergraduate degree, she worked in Product Management with Nestle International Company in Los Angeles, followed by an assignment as Regional Development Director for the Colorado University Foundation and the College of Business in Boulder.

After obtaining her law and MBA degrees, Johnson worked with the law firm Chrisman, Bynum & Johnson in Boulder for 6 years as a corporate securities lawyer, working on real estate deals, mergers, acquisitions, public offerings & general corporate work.  In 1997 she was heavily recruited to join the family business by the President of Johnson Storage & Moving Co., Jim Johnson, who is also her husband.

Current and past community activities Johnson has been involved with are as follows:
•    Porter Hospital Foundation Board of Directors
•    Rocky Mountain Relocation Council Board of Directors
•    Bethany Lutheran Church Foundation Board
•    President of the Foundation for Boulder Valley Schools
•    Boulder Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
•    Colorado Steering Committee Member for Harvard Divinity School – WSRP
•    Daily Camera’s Blue Ribbon Panel Member to Study The Boulder School System
•    Chair of Education Task Force – Boulder Chamber of Commerce
•    University of Colorado - School of Law - Alumni Board Member
•    Kids’ Voting - President for Boulder County
•    Sunday School Teacher - Bethany Lutheran Church
•    Rainbows – Program to help kids cope with grief
•    Sacred Heart House – Organize dinners for Greenwood Elementary
•    Notes and Comments Editor; Colorado Journal of International and
Environmental Law and Policy

For more than 100 years, the Johnson family has been in the transportation business. The firm is now owned and operated by fourth generation family members; Mark Johnson & Jim Johnson. Since its founding in Denver in 1900, the company has expanded to nine locations in five states.

CONTACT:  Jim Johnson
303/785-4343
jjohnson@johnson-united.com

Libby Bland Photo

JOHNSON STORAGE & MOVING CO. VICE PRESIDNET OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTS & GOVERNMENT BUSINESS GRACES COVER OF DENVER PUBLICATION

CENTENNIAL, CO-Apr. 20 –Johnson Storage & Moving Co.-agent for United Van Lines, the nation’s largest moving company- is pleased to announce that Libby Bland is featured on the cover of the 2008-2009 Denver/Boulder Better Business Bureau’s (BBB,) Buyer’s Guide.  This honor is extended to businesses that have won the Denver/Boulder BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.  Johnson won the award in 2007.
10,000 copies of the Buyer’s Guide have been printed and are distributed by:
-    Insertion into the Denver News Post/Rocky Mountain News
-    Available in 7-Eleven, Albertsons, Blockbuster and King Soopers
-    Mailed to all BBB Accredited Businesses
-    Distributed at the Garden & Home Show
-    Available at the BBB

Bland has held the position of Vice President of National Accounts & Government Business at Johnson Storage & Moving Co. from 2005 to present.  She has been with Johnson for thirteen years.

For more than 100 years, the Johnson family has been in the transportation business. The firm is now owned and operated by fourth generation family members; Mark Johnson & Jim Johnson and operates nine moving companies in five states.

“I tell people I’ve moved 246 times in the last year-and-a-half,” said Roberts, as quoted in the Vail Daily.

Located at 595 East Vail Valley Drive in Vail, Colorado,  Manor Vail has reopened after closing for over a year for a major renovation which included the addition of a fourth floor.  Many of Denver’s most prominent citizens own property in this landmark Vail building.  The sale price for the expansion units rivaled record setting prices for Vail which can top $3,000 per square foot.

For more than 100 years, the Johnson family has been in the transportation business. The firm is now owned and operated by fourth generation family members; Mark Johnson & Jim Johnson and operates nine moving companies in five states.