A company is nothing without effective leaders. Please take a moment to read about the founders and owners of our company.
KELLI WARREN
Hi there! My name is Kelli, and I’ve been with Moving Proz in an ownership position since 2018. I am very proud to lead this female run and led organization. I grew up in Guam, attended university in South Carolina, and then moved to Southern California where I pursued a career as a graphic designer. I was working as the Lead Graphic Designer for VIZIO when I met my partner, Derek, founder of Moving Proz.
About a year after we met, Derek convinced me to move from California to Kansas. I started working in the office at Moving Proz while I looked for a graphic design position in KC. After receiving a couple of job offers and accepting one, Derek proposed an alternative—run the moving company alongside him. At first, I thought there was no way that this would ever work, but after Derek assured me that this opportunity was larger than any I could get at an agency, I agreed.
I never wanted to be a business owner/entrepreneur, and I definitely never wanted to own a business with my partner. However, this business has shown me an entirely new level of opportunity and a direct return on investment that I never experienced at any agency previously. I have an exceptional amount of respect for anyone who can get a business off the ground and running seamlessly.
I do still enjoy designing, as that is my passion. So I continue to work part-time for VIZIO while also designing everything for Moving Proz (no corporate restraints—yes!). We love helping people through hard times, taking kids off to college, moving families into dream homes, and seeing where life takes everyone! And we also love our Moving Proz crew! I’m happy to be able to positively impact so many people. Hopefully, you’ll be one of them!
DEREK SHAW
My name is Derek Shaw, and I am the founder of Moving Proz. I grew up in San Diego, California and attended college at Arizona State University. I started the company in a small town in Kansas as a side gig on weekends to make some extra cash. I had my first child and I was driven to make the best life possible for my family. I started by renting trucks from the local hardware store, with whom I quickly established a relationship. I would post free ads on craigslist in Lawrence where I would mostly get calls from college kids trying to save a few bucks without having to do any of the hard work. I had a full-time job working in an airplane hangar at the time, taking apart old airplanes for parts at $10 an hour.
I got the idea to start a moving company from my friend Doug who hired me to work with him back in San Diego where I’m from. I quickly saw the freedom in entrepreneurship and was absolutely hooked. I would stay up until four in the morning Googling my competition and doing market research. To say this has been the biggest challenge of my life is a vast understatement. Starting Moving Proz has been both the best and hardest thing I have ever done in my life next to being a father to two amazing boys. I have a newfound respect for small business owners and entrepreneurs of all kinds. It has made me a better person and frankly turned me into a man that values his character more than anything else. I believe that people should be better having known you, and I live every day with that in mind.
With years of hard work and dedication, we have won numerous awards including Angie’s List Super Service award year after year. We are the highest rated moving company in Kansas City. We truly have an amazing team and I’m humbled to have the opportunity to come to work with our Moving Proz family every day. I am looking forward to many years of growth and success.
WHY PARTNER WITH MOVING PROZ?
Being a female-led business is a source of pride with us here at Moving Proz. We want to show our versatility and strength each and every day, and being female run allows us to display strong leadership, effective communication, and attentive problem solving. We firmly believe diversity is an important quality in any company, which is why we are proud of our minority leadership and ownership.
A diverse workforce is an innovative workforce. A true leader wants to be challenged, with that challenge spawning new creativity, innovation, and growth. When you partner with Moving Proz, we want you to feel safe, comfortable and confident that every part of your move will be handled by professionals.
We at Moving Proz have been servicing people as movers for years and have countless satisfied customers who are extremely happy with our services. Just hear what they have to say by reading their testimonials. Here’s a list of reasons why we make the best movers…
- We care about giving you a stress-free move.
- Our team has exceptional moving skills and problem solving abilities.
- We can handle moves big and small, and with any level of complexity.
- You’ll not find a better value for your moving budget elsewhere.
- Whether you are moving to garages, homes or apartments we will be able to assist you and save you from all the trouble.
- We make sure your belongings are transported with the utmost care and if any damage should occur the insurance we provide will cover it.
- You always come first and we do everything we can, to accommodate your needs. Just let us know what you want!
OUR PROFESSIONAL MOVING SERVICES
Assisting you during moving time is our top priority. We have all the information you need for your move and lots of useful tips and advice on how to make it as hassle-free as possible. If you have any questions or are unsure about something ask us a question and we will give you an answer. Using our experience and knowledge we will provide the topmost house moving solution that is perfect for you. Here are some of the moving services we offer in Kansas City, Denver, and surrounding areas.
CONTACT US
If you would like to kick off your move with a free quote, contact us at one of our three locations or get a quote now.
