STERLING, Va. (Feb 9, 2024) –(BUSINESS WIRE)– JK Moving Services, the nation’s largest independently owned and operated moving company, has promoted Jackie Stouffer to vice president, International. Stouffer is taking over for Phil Wells, who retired after leading the company through a period of rapid growth. Stouffer reports directly to JK President David Cox.
“Jackie has been a valuable leader at JK Moving for many years, and we welcome her to this expanded role. Her leadership, creativity, and understanding of our industry will ensure the continued success of this growing division,” said David Cox, President, of JK Moving Services.
Stouffer takes over for her 12-year mentor Phil Wells, who retired at the end of January. As head of the International Division, her responsibilities include leading a global team of 35 that manages household goods shipments worldwide for international corporate and government accounts.
Stouffer has been with JK for eight years. She has held positions managing major accounts, and for the past two years, the day-to-day operation of the International Division in a director role. Stouffer has been instrumental in raising JK’s global industry profile, winning major contracts for JK Moving. During her tenure, she introduced industry best practices to the division and ESG programs to the company. She is currently president of the FIDI 39 group, a leading industry association.
Before JK Moving, she worked for the DC-based Security Storage Company where she learned the nuances of international moving by coordinating shipments for accounts such as the IMF and World Bank. Stouffer joined the relocation industry 12 years ago after graduating from George Washington University.
JK Moving is committed to attracting and retaining the best candidates. The company offers great 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.