Experienced Moving & Storage Services in Chicago, IL
Sales Team
Esther Theer Sales & Administrative Manager – esther@midwestmoving.com Esther has been in the industry and with Mid-West Moving & Storage since 2014. She moved up the ranks starting as a receptionist then to outside sales as Senior Relocation Manager and now is an integral part of the internal team as our Sales & Administrative Manager. She enjoys the personal connection and relationships she is able to build with clients as well as supporting the internal processes while always moving the company forward. She is a dog lover and enjoys traveling and reading.
Michael Tae Senior Move Consultant – michael@midwestmoving.com Michael has been with us since 2019 and comes with over 20 years of experience in the moving industry in residential moving and sales. He manages the inside sales team and keeps both his residential and commercial clients happy with his calming way of handing his clients. He is a Chicago native and is married with 2 children.
Karen Vaneé – Commercial Business Development – karen@midwestmoving.com A former radio personality, Karen can (and will) talk to anyone. Having been an “Air Force Brat” she knows a thing or two about moving from your perspective. She is your go to person if you need a commercial estimate appointment set.
Ken Stone Director of Commercial Sales – ken@midwestmoving.com Ken Stone has a proven sales and project management background in relocation, logistics, and commercial moving. He is skilled and experienced in space planning and installation, with local, national and global experience. With over 21 years’ experience in the industry, Ken has established loyal account relationships and pays close attention to detail and on-time performance, resulting in increased business and referrals based on trust, superior service and follow through.
Jason Jones Move Consultant – jason@midwestmoving.com Jason has been with Mid-West Moving & Storage since 2021 and in sales for over 3 years prior. He is new to the moving industry and focuses on residential moving and storage while starting to take on some commercial projects. He studied at Trinity College and looks forward to continuing his growth in sales.
Leadership
Luis Toledo – President and CEO – luis@midwestmoving.com Luis Toledo brings over forty years of management and industry specific experience to the Mid-West Moving & Storage team. Early in his career, Luis the Mover was a sought-after employee and was requested by name. He saved up to purchase his first moving truck and start Mid-West Moving & Storage. Today, Luis has grown both Mid-West Moving & Storage and Chicago Office Movers into organizations that collectively have performed over 130,000 successful since 1983. Over the four decades, Luis has focused on creating an environment dedicated to excellence. Always striving to improve, Luis added to his long-time career by completing an Executive Program from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Luis is a member of the Board of Advisors of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. He actively gives back to the community through volunteering his time and also donating to Move for Hunger which partners with local moving companies to stock local food banks. He also has a passion for reducing his company’s carbon footprint by recycling unwanted items left after a move and donating used furniture to help improve lives in Nicaragua and Guatemala. In his free time, Luis enjoys skiing, sailing and spending time with his family. His certifications: SBA-8a, MBE, DBE, S, CMS, City of Chicago, GSA, DOD, MSDC,Cook County, License ICC 75042, USDOT 294025 He recently won the Daily Herald Business Ledger C-Suite Executive Award of the year. http://bit.ly/LuisBLArticle
Kevin Reinhardt Chief Operating Officer– Kevin@midwestmoving.com Kevin is our Senior Executive overseeing the day to day Operational, HR and Technology functions of our business. He maintains and supports all hardware and software technology needs for the company and staff both internally and externally. Kevin manages multiple internal workflows that govern the day to day business and feed all processes and departments. He supports all department managers in evaluating processes, workflows and campaigns running through the company. Kevin has been with Mid-West Moving & Storage since 2009. He has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University of Central Florida and is a Boston Terrier rescue dad and enthusiast of the breed.
Kari-Ann Ryan Director of Marketing & Development – Kari-Ann@midwestmoving.com Kari-Ann has been with Mid-West Moving & Storage since 2017 and manages all the marketing, and branding initiatives including but not limited to print, digital, relationship, brand and so much more. She comes to us with a long time background and experience in Management, Marketing, and Sales. Kari-Ann is a certified business partner for Constant Contact email marketing and has a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration Marketing from Western Michigan University.
Marc Mendoza Operations Manager – Marc Mendoza has been in the relocation business for over 30 years. Starting in the industry as a mover/driver, then moving through all possible positions into managing others efficiently as our Operations Manager. Marc has been with Mid-West Moving & Storage since 2002 and currently manages all moving crews getting in and out of jobs, equipment, vehicles, scheduling, and more. He is an integral part of the team helping our clients have a smooth transition.