John Burrows Elected Chair of the International Association of Movers

John Burrows of DeWitt Move Worldwide is IAM’s new Chair after being elected to the position by the IAM Premier Members on October 12th. Read more about John and the rest of the successful candidates in the latest version of the Portal Magazine.

John succeeds Mike Richardson from Senate Forwarding Inc. as Chair who served on the Executive Committee for twenty years. Thank you to Mike for his longtime service to IAM and devotion to advancing our Association.

Stephan Geurts Jr. of GovLog, N.V. was elected as Vice Chair of IAM. Stephan Jr. is the first non-American to assume this position.

Adam Hall of Coleman Worldwide Moving, Jacob Pieroni of Central Van Lines, and Susan Staszewski of National Van Lines were all re-elected to the position of Premier Member-At-Large. Lakelan Fennell of Suddath Government Services won his first election to the Executive Committee as a Premier Member-At-Large.

Brian Limperopulos announced as the New IAM President

Among the many events and meetings at the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo, probably the most impactful is the retirement of Chuck White and the appointment of Brian Limperopulos to the position of President of the Association. Read Brian’s thoughts about how IAM will continue to serve its members and tackle big industry challenges in the future.

Portal Magazine

In every issue of the Portal, we invite our authors to share their experiences, success stories, learning experiences, and vision with others in the moving and forwarding industry. In addition to our regular columns, feature articles for each issue are united by a central theme. 

Monthly Update of International Logistics Issues

DoD/Government Personal Property Experts: This is our monthly update of International Logistics issues. The report provides situational awareness on issues and realities on the ground and where you might see shipment delays, and why. And where situations improve, that will be noted as well. Monthly changes will be noted in red.

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U.S. DAB Webinar - Setting the Stage for the Next Two Years

Join us for an insightful and engaging webinar as we introduce the newly appointed Chair and Vice Chair of the U.S. Domestic Asset Based (DAB) Group, Brittany Brooks and Caleb McCartney as they talk all things DAB. They will share their vision and goals for the next two years and cover practical aspects of membership, such as how to join the U.S. DAB Movers Group and how to make the most out of your DAB membership. We invite and encourage all domestic asset-based IAM members to engage, ask questions, and provide input as we set the stage for another amazing two years of the DAB Group.

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Networking Like a Pro! Maximizing Your Conference Investment - Register Now!

In this exclusive IAM Learning event, we will highlight best practices to improve your planning, preparation, time management, networking, and post conference actions to achieve the best possible outcome for your company. The course will cover:

• Conference Preparation
• Conference Follow Up
• Scheduling Meetings
• Meeting Content
• "The Elevator Speech"
• Education
• Conference Protocol
• Measuring Your Success

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Upcoming Webcasts You Need to Know About

Between free webcasts and specialized courses, IAM Learning is here to help provide you with the knowledge and information to drive the growth of your company. Check out what webcasts are coming up and what courses are available for you below (some are free):

Upcoming IAM Webcasts

• Nov. 8 - US Government & Military Affairs Update
• Nov. 14 - IAM Member Hangout Session
• Nov. 15 - U.S. DAB Webinar - Setting the Stage for the Next Two Years
• Nov. 16 - Networking Like a Pro! Maximizing Your Conference Investment
   

Recent Webcasts You Can Watch Now

• Exploring Trends, Innovation, and Generational Dynamics
• Protecting Your Move: Uncovering the Dark Side of the Moving Industry
• Invisible Champions: Recognizing the Unsung Heroes Who Drive Organizational Success from Behind the Scenes

Courses You May Have Missed

• Liability, Transit Insurance & Claims Management - Free, thanks to Reason Global Insurance, Ltd.
• IOMI - Certified Office Mover Training Course
• Leadership Training Program
• Lithium Batteries Transportation Course