When it comes to moving your memories, experience counts. We are proud of the depth and breadth of experience our senior team brings to every move, and especially to yours.
Maureen Beal, CEO
Since taking over as CEO for National Van Lines after her father’s passing in 1993, Maureen Beal has seen the organization, started by her grandfather, enjoy steady double-digit growth. She plays a vital, hands-on role; maintaining that the company should “never be so large as to lose sight of the personal connection we have with our family of agents and drivers, and of course, our customers.”
Maureen serves on the Board of Directors of the American Moving and Storage Association and is a Past Director of the Household Goods Carriers Bureau. Having served as Chairman of The American Cancer Society Board of DuPage County, IL, she is an advocate for women’s health issues. Actively involved in community service, Maureen is the immediate past Chairman of the Board of Aspire, an organization that works with children and adults with developmental disabilities. Currently, Maureen is a Trustee for Benedictine University, an Associate at Northwestern University and a Board Member for the Humanitarian Project of Carol Stream, IL.
Jeff Pink, Executive Vice President, Sales & Agency Development
National Van Lines is proud to announce the addition of Jeff Pink to the Executive Staff. Jeff joins National’s corporate office with an equity interest, and currently serves as Executive Vice President of Sales and Agency Development.
A University of Southern California graduate, with a finance degree, Jeff broadened his sales and marketing experience by selling commercial real estate in Southern California, before returning to the family business. On a personal note, Jeff has been married to his college sweetheart, Maria, since 1986. They have two boys, Brandon and Riley.
Mike Yost, Vice President, Special Commodities
In 1975, as a high school student, Mike Yost took a part-time job at a moving company loading trucks with no idea that it would set the course for his future. Two years later, he went on the road with a driver and was hooked. He left the moving business briefly to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University but returned as a dispatcher for Bekins in 1983. At National Van Lines for the past 16 years, and with 30 years of experience under his belt, Mike serves as vice president of special commodities.
Roger Harl, Vice President, Operations
Roger Harl left small town life (he graduated high school with a class of 13!) to get his Bachelor of Science degree from Dana College in Nebraska. He then spent four years in the Air Force before joining Allied in 1975, where he spent the next 17 years as director of operations, special products. Having served 11 years as National's vice president of operations, Roger joins the 30+ years of experience club. His group is responsible for all scheduling, dispatch, safety and driver services for the van line.
Dick Scaffa, Eastern Regional Sales Director
Dick grew up in New York so we have to forgive him for being an avid New York Giants and New York Yankees fan. Dick's 25 years in moving and storage include both agency and corporate positions. He is well versed in sales, sales management, and operations.
Representing Graebel Van Lines in the 1980s, Dick spent time in Connecticut, Chicago, and Philadelphia. In the 1990s, he managed a Mayflower agent location and later moved to Mayflower Corporate as the regional director of the Mid Atlantic Region.
Dick joined National in 1989 as Eastern Regional Manager. His responsibilities include recruiting, agent sales training, third party relocation sales, and agency development. He lives in Medford, New Jersey with his wife and 2 teenage children.
Dan Sabol, Regional Sales Director
Dan Sabol Named as Regional Sales Director
Serving as West Coast Regional Sales Director, Dan is very excited about working with the sales and agency development team. Jeff Pink, Executive Vice President, states, “I see Dan as playing a very important role in the success of our department.”
Dan spent over 20 years in the telecommunications industry, working with high-profiles clients like Qwest and Level3 Communications. After identifying a need in Douglas County, Colorado, for a top-quality moving and storage business to service the VIP clientele in the fast growing, affluent Denver suburbs, Dan started his own National Van Lines agency in 2001, quickly becoming one of National’s top booking agents. Dan also was responsible for one of National Van Lines largest National Accounts.
Dan has relocated from Colorado to Riverside, IL, and is looking forward to working with existing agents, and recruiting new agents on the west coast.
Bob Seeler, Senior Advisor to Maureen Beal
As Maureen Beal's senior advisor, Bob's 30 years of experience in the moving business are a real asset. Over the course of his career, Bob served as president of both National Van Lines and Global Van Lines, and was an executive vice president of Allied Van Lines. After serving two years in the Navy as a communications technician, 3rd class, Bob received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Chicago. A Certified Public Accountant, this born-and-bred Chicagoan is an aficionado of Chicago history.
Jorja Coulter, Vice President, Marketing, Quality Assurance & Training
Since joining National in January of 1998, Jorja has initiated a corporate-to-agent communication program -- Team Support, developed an award-winning National Account brochure, and implemented National Van Lines' "whale decal" program expanding their sponsorship of the environmental artist, Wyland.
A 37-year industry veteran, Coulter writes a monthly newsletter for moving and storage sales and customer service representatives, as well as regularly published articles on claims prevention and quality assurance. Previously, Coulter was employed by Allied Van Lines' Professional Sales Association as manager of sales and customer service training. In addition, Jorja has served as a consultant to Fortune 500 firms, conducting sales and customer service seminars for such organizations as AMA, PepsiCo, ITT Sheraton, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Burroughs and Unisys Corporation.
Jorja, a Certified Moving Consultant, is a strong advocate for the American Moving and Storage Association's certification program, promoting continuing education and ethical sales practices in the relocation industry.
Shelly Zachary, Director of New Agent Training and Development
Shelly Zachary to Focus on New Agent Training
Jeff Pink, Executive Vice President of National Van Lines has selected Shelly Zachary as Director of New Agent Training and Development. “The Agency Development department has put a strong focus on bringing new agents into the National Van Lines family, so adding this position will allow new agents to get up-to-speed more quickly and efficiently,” says Jeff. Her former regional sales responsibilities are being covered by the remaining Agency Development staff.
Shelly has developed a “virtual training” module to get new agents oriented to the Agent Network System, National’s rating software, and the AS400 prior to an on-site visit. “Working with the new agents to make sure all of their computer software and systems are in place immediately after their start date has made a big difference,” states Shelly. “I feel that we are really delivering a personalized training program for our newest family members, and our follow-up on-site visit is far more effective.”