STERLING, Va., November 18, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consumer packaged goods industry executive, Chad Marston, has joined JK Moving Services, the nation’s largest independently owned and operated moving company, as chief operating officer, reporting to JK Founder and Chairman Chuck Kuhn. Marston will oversee executive-led corporate strategies, including Human Resources, Information Technology, Global Supply Chain Management, Contracts, Marketing, and other segments of JK enterprise services.

"JK has grown significantly over the years with global expansion in China, India, Canada, Colombia, Albania and the U.K., and new service lines that include JK Land Holdings and JK Technology Services. Chad’s expertise includes developing and driving strategy and operational efficiency within complex organizations. We look forward to his insights and creative contributions as we continue serving our clients with the care and respect that defines our brand," said Chuck Kuhn.

As COO, Marston will collaborate with executive leaders to achieve business goals and differentiate the JK brand from the competition. He will drive strategy initiatives, planning, and analysis with a focus on operating and financial performance while optimizing the employee experience.

Marston joins the JK team after serving as the chief commercial officer for Hensley Beverage, one of the nation’s largest beverage distributors. He has worked in diverse industries across publicly traded global companies and large multi-generational family-owned businesses. Marston has held a variety of executive and leadership positions within sales, operations, marketing, M&A activities, and business development at Clorox, Dannon, Kellogg, and Sara Lee.

On joining JK, Marston explained: "I am excited to join an organization that has the continual drive to be the best, helps lead its industry with integrity, evolves with the marketplace, and still puts the culture, community, and their people at the center of everything they do."

Marston and his wife Nicole are enjoying their relocation to Northern Virginia. Having worked and lived in many states around the US, he is returning to Virginia where he was raised and went to college at Virginia Commonwealth University.

JK Moving is committed to attracting and retaining the best candidates. The company offers extensive training and ongoing career development; a formal Health & Wellness Program; a generous safe harbor 401(k) and company-paid profit-sharing program; tuition reimbursement; and paid time off. In addition, it provides an Employee Assistance Program; comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefit coverages; bonus incentives; and employee volunteer opportunities—including with the JK Community Farm, a nonprofit farm supported by JK Moving that grows and donates fresh produce and protein to the area’s food insecure.