Hilldrup Names Michele House Director of International Operations.

Stafford, VA (April 15, 2012) – Hilldrup, one of the nation’s leading UniGroup Worldwide agents, announces the promotion of Michele House as Director of International Operations.

In her new position, Michele will manage all customer service and operations personnel for Hilldrup International to assure the highest level of customer satisfaction.  House has worked in the moving and storage industry for 11 years.  She began her tenure with Hilldrup in 2003 when she joined the firm in its international department.  She has served in numerous positions including international operations coordinator, team leader and, most recently, Manager of International Operations.   

“Michele is well suited for her new position.  She has demonstrated the attention to detail and commitment to customer service that is critical when managing complex international moves,” said John Warlick, Senior Vice President, International.           

Hilldrup is the largest and most honored company in the UniGroup Worldwide UTS Global Network comprised of over 1,300 companies worldwide. Hilldrup maintains active memberships in many of the international moving and transportation industry including FIDI, LACMA and IAM.  As part of our membership in FIDI,   Hilldrup became FAIM ISO certified in 2002. With this certification, Hilldrup is part of a small, elite group of international moving companies to receive the world’s only quality certification that is customized exclusively for the international moving industry.

Michele holds an Associate Degree from Northern Virginia Community College in Early Childhood Education.

She lives in Stafford with her 14 year old son.  She enjoys playing indoor soccer and watching her son play basketball and baseball.

About Hilldrup Companies
The family-owned moving and storage company started in 1903 by R.G. Hilldrup as a horse and carriage transportation company.  Today Hilldrup has grown to be one of the most successful United Van Lines agency groups. The company operates nine facilities in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida with its corporate office in Stafford, Va.  Hilldrup is one of the most honored United Van Lines agency groups.  The company was named the top agent in 2011 for residential, national account and international services.  In addition, the company is the only United Van Lines agent in the country to be awarded the Customer Choice Award for 17 years.  Hilldrup has also won the 2009 Moving and Storage Agent of the Year - Service Excellence Award given by the American Moving and Storage Association. For more information on Hilldrup moving and storage services, visit http://www.hilldrup.com/.