PNwRC Officers
Board President
DAVID COX
Graebel Quality Movers, Inc. / General Manager
21902 64th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
Phone: (253) 395-9700
Fax: (253) 395-1293
Email: dcox@graebel.com
David Cox has been the General Manager of Graebel Quality Movers since 2003. In 2008, his company serviced over 4,000 national account relocations, and its corporate clients include Microsoft, Washington Mutual, T-Mobile, Safeco, Costco, Amazon.com, Boeing, and many others. David has been with Graebel for more than 13 years in positions of growing responsibility. Before moving to Seattle, David was Graebel’s Vice President of Quality Assurance, with oversight of all branch operations and customer service functions nationally. He has over 20 years of experience in the moving and storage industry, and has been an active member of the PNWRC since 2003. David was also named to the Puget Sound Business Journal's 40 Under 40 list in 2006, a list of 40 executives under 40 years of age that are making their mark on the Puget Sound business landscape and the community.
Board Vice President
KARI HAMILTON
Aboda
9040 Willows Road NE #101
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: (425) 861-0500
Fax: (425) 861-0999
Email: kari.hamilton@aboda.com
Kari Hamilton has been an Account Executive for ABODA since September of 2006. In her experience with Aboda, Kari has had the opportunity to serve large organizations, relocation companies, individuals, and families by learning about specific needs and providing valuable solutions in relocation. Kari comes to ABODA from Fisher Communications, where she worked in Advertising and New Business Development. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Seattle Pacific University.
Board Secretary
BECKI BEUSCH
Apartment Finders, President
123 112th Avenue NE, Suite #1, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425) 455-3733
Fax: (425) 455-7238
Email: apartmentfinders@msn.com
Becki Beusch is President of Apartment Finders and has over 20 years of experience in the Northwest rental and relocation market. Apartment Finders provides rental assistance, apartment finding, property management and rental relocation services in the Northwest. With a background in sales and marketing, Becki has worked for several of the nation's largest industry leaders, including the position of Regional Marketing Manager for New Development with Archstone Communities prior to assuming general management of Apartment Finders in 1998. Becki is a longtime participant in PNwRC, appointed as Board Member in 2003, and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association, an affiliate of the National Apartment Association.
Board Treasurer
KIMBERLY CAPONIGROVice President/Corporate Services
Air Van Moving Group
1500 Industry Street, Suite 300
Everett, WA 98203
Past President & Board Member at Large
MARC GALVAGNO, CRP
Air Van Moving Group, President & Chief Development Officer
10510 NE Northup Way Suite 110 - Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: (425) 629-4101
Fax: (425) 629-4120
Email: mgalvagno@airvan.net
Aside from being president of the PNwRC, Marc serves on the board of directors of the North American Movers Association and is the leader of their Executive Sales & Marketing Group. Marc is a member of the Executive Golf Committee for the American Cancer Society's 2007 ACS Washington Invitational as well as a member of Providence Health Systems O'Trees Executive Leadership Team. Additionally, he serves on the board of trustees of the University of Washington Alumni Association where he is actively involved in raising scholarship monies for local area students to attend the UW. Marc earned a Bachelor¹s degree in political science from the University of Washington and graduated from the American Moving & Storage Association¹s Management Leadership Program. He is a certified moving consultant (CMC), relocation professional (CRP), and registered international mover (RIM-C). Galvagno was named to the Puget Sound Business Journal's 40 Under 40 list in 2005, a list of 40 executives under 40 years of age that are making their mark on the Puget Sound business landscape and the community.
Committee Chairs
Meeting Chair
KEVIN T. MOEN, CRP, GMS
Air Van Moving Group, Director
10510 NE Northup Way Suite 110 - Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: (800) 426-1442
Fax: (425) 629-4120
Email: kmoen@airvan.net
Kevin T. Moen, CRP, GMS has been active with PNWRC since 2000 serving as Director of Social Responsibility. Currently working with the Air Van group he works and consults on a variety of relocation related services that help businesses, individuals, and families move ahead in the world. Kevin T. feels that interaction with other relocation professionals is one of the key benefits of PNWRC membership. "I enjoy working with the PNWRC because the synergy and idea sharing amongst the membership allow me to grow personally as well as professionaly". Kevin T. looks forward to assisting with taking the PNWRC social responsibility efforts to new heights after an exciting 2006 which garnered the group national attention and record fund raising for charities.
Social Responsibility Chair
JODI PAYNE
Cartus, Client Services Manager, Microsoft Global Relocation Services
14335 NE 24th, Ste 103 - Bellevue, WA 98007Phone: 425-748-1763
Fax: 425-708-3811
Jodi Payne, has been a CARTUS Manager in the Microsoft Global Relocation Center since 2001. She transitioned from Manager of Domestic Operations to her current position as Client Services Manager in 2007. She became a Relocation Consultant in 1997, was promoted to Sr. Consultant in 1999 and Operations Manager in 2001. Most notably, she has been recognized for her innovation in the development and management of several customized, high-touch relocation programs for all levels of Microsoft’s hires. She is also frequently called upon to advise on new business start ups, policy creation and consultation. She provides Relocation Basics training at Microsoft’s New Recruiter Orientation. Jodi earned her Certified Relocation Professional designation in 2005. She has been involved with PNwRC since 2002 and joined the Social Responsibility Committee in 2004. She and her husband of 30 years have three married daughters. Her passion has become international travel; especially experiencing diverse cultures up close and personal.
Membership Chair
NANCY KUEHNOEL
The Relocation Project26202 14th Ave. S
Des Moines WA 98198
206.406.3225
Nancy is the principle at The Relocation Project, a one-woman relocation consulting practice. Nancy has worked in the human resource field for over 30 years. She led Weyerhaeuser Company’s employee mobility programs for 26 years. Nancy’s experience spans domestic relocation programs in the US and Canada, cross US/Canada border, international off-shore assignments and temporary job assignments. Prior to Weyerhaeuser, she worked in the public sector. Nancy has a BA degree from Western Washington University and an MBA from Oregon State University. Nancy lives in Des Moines with her husband, Mark Proulx, and their two cats.
Communications Chair
CLAUDIA O'NEILL
The Boeing Company – Relocation Specialist
7755 E Marginal Way S, M/C 1F-73 Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: (206) 662-7212
Fax: (314) 545-8153
Email: claudia.k.oneill@boeing.com
Claudia has been in Human Resources at Boeing since 1985 and worked in International and Domestic Relocations since 1986. Her assignments have included providing quality relocations for assignees and their families, facilitating company wide policy revisions, and leading process improvement activities for the Global Mobility group. Claudia holds her BS degree at City University and will shortly be CCP/GRP certified.
Actively involved with the American Cancer Society since 1998 when she and her brother were both hit with cancer, Claudia serves on the Committee for the Renton Relay for Life. Claudia has been married since 1980 and she and her husband are the proud parents of a son and daughter who are the joy of their lives!
Corporate Representation Chair
LYNNE STURMAN
The Boeing Company
7755 E. Marginal Way M/C 1F-73, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 662-7055
Fax: (425) 294-8812
Email: lynne.l.sturman@boeing.com
Lynne Sturman is currently an International Relocation Specialist for the Boeing Company. Prior to this assignment she was a Relocation HR Specialist since 2001. She obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification in 2002 and the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) in 2003. She has also taught classes for the last three years to help candidates prepare for the CRP exam. Prior to her position with Boeing, Lynne was an associate broker with Prudential Vista Real Estate in Anchorage, Alaska for over 12 years. During that time she earned the GRI, CRS and ABR designations, as well as serving on the Anchorage Board of Realtors and the Alaska State Board of Realtors. Lynne is a member of the Business and Professional Women (BPW) and is the Immediate Past State President of BPW Washington. She also serves as a Director for the BPW Washington Foundation Board and the Emerald City Foundation.
By-Laws Chair
MELISSA HUGULEY
Manager - Domestic Relocation Services
Weyerhaeuser - Employee Relocation Services
P.O. Box 9777 NB2-1D2
Federal Way, WA 98063-9777
Phone: (253) 924-2933
Fax: (253) 924-5709
Email: melissa.huguley@weyerhaeuser.com
Melissa Huguley is the Manager of Domestic Relocation Services with Weyerhaeuser. Her team provides key programs and services to Weyerhaeuser businesses worldwide. Prior to joining Weyerhaeuser in 2001, 17 combined years working for Cartus and Prudential Relocation provided her account management experience in administering relocation benefit programs for various corporate clients such as Microsoft and Boeing. She also worked on the real estate side of the business in managing relocation inventory and REO properties as relocation director for several offices of Prudential Northwest Realty in the early nineties. Melissa holds a BA in Social Science and a certificate program in Human Resources Management from the University of Washington.
Sponsorship Chair
PATTI WARD, CRP
Vice President, Bank of America
27103 185th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
Phone: (253) 630-7800
Fax: (253) 630-7801
Email: patti.ward@bankofamerica.com
Patti Ward has over 25 years of experience in the corporate relocation industry. She is currently Vice President of Business Development for Bank of America Home Loans where she is responsible for new business development and growth in the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. Patti’s relocation experience includes all facets of the industry including account management, inventory management, mentoring, training and customer service. Prior to Bank of America, Patti was Senior Account Executive with Prudential Relocation where she was honored with the Chairman’s Circle and Champions of Change awards. She has been a licensed real estate agent in the state of Washington and holds the designation of Certified Relocation Professional (CRP). Patti is also the Social Responsibility Co-Chair for the Portland Relocation Council.