News Archives - 2010
Dircks Moving, Logistics and Real Estate has the following staff annoucements
Mark Balazs has been hired as a Interstate Driver.
Kristi Cribbs has been hired as a Special Products Coordinator.
Gary Gardner has been hired as a Special Products Sales Representative.
Juli Hankins has been hired as a Household Goods Coordinator.
Kim Lange has been hired as a National Account Coordinator.
Jim Tate has been hired as a Household Relocation Specialist.
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Rick Dircks Named to Better Business Bureau Executive Staff
The Board of Directors for the Better Business Bureau of Central, Northern and Western Arizona (BBB) has elected five Arizona leaders to its 2010 Executive Committee.
Girl Scouts show their appreciation for active military at our warehouse - February 12, 2010
Dircks held a media day at our warehouse in anticipation of the distribution of over 1 million packages of Girl Scout Cookies throughout the state of Arizona. Dircks has been the distribution point for the area Girl Scout cookies for several years and we receive much media attention for this annually.
Rick Dircks, ‘98 Small Business Person of the Year, revisited
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce’s Impact magazine takes a look at past Small Business Person of the Year Award winners, including Dircks Moving Service’s Executive Vice President Rick Dircks
Rick Dircks joins WESTMARC Board
Rick Dircks has joined WESTMARC as a new board member. WESTMARC’S purpose is to promote Phoenix’s West Valley & advocate on its behalf.
Dircks hires new Customer Service Coordinator
Please welcome Kimber Watkins to Dircks Moving Services! Kimber will be joining the Customer Service Department by assisting our SP, Commercial and Logistics accounts. Kimber comes to Dircks with sixteen years of Transportation/Logistics/Customer Service Experience and is also a former member of the United States Air Force.
Dircks credited with assist; helps Phoenix Suns’ Wives Book Drive campaign - March 26, 2010
The Phoenix Suns Wives and Cold Stone Creamery teamed up for their annual book drive, along with the Phoenix Suns official partner Dircks Moving Services.
Dircks 2010 2nd Qtr Newsletter
Happy 20th Birthday to Dircks Moving!!! - May 12, 2010
We’re very proud to say that today marks 20 years of business in the moving industry! Many things have changed; moving businesses that were around are no longer; we’ve created wonderful relationships with clients; partnerships with great organizations and associations; but first and always foremost: we continue to foster a family-like relationship with our employees and that will never change. To another 20 years!
-Chip Dircks
Paige Archibeque - May 24, 2010
Paige was hired as a full-time Customer Service Assistant.
Tom Baumgartner - June 14, 2010
Tom was hired as a full-time Residential Move Consultant
Dircks Trailers Receive New Artwork - June 28, 2010
Mayflower’s new logo and brand rolls out in Phoenix with Dircks Moving Service’s fleet
3TV’s 3 On Your Side features Dircks Moving Services - July 12, 2010
Now is the time when a lot of people move either across town or across the county, but before you rush in, listen to this advice from 3 On Your Side’s Gary Harper.
Latest Moving Industry Data Reflect Improving Conditions - July 21, 2010
The volume of household goods shipped through the first five months of 2010 was up 4.2 percent from the same period a year ago.
Sisters “Makin’ It Happen” for Dircks in Mayflower’s On the Move magazine- August edition
Dircks Moving named as a Finalist for an ASU Spirit of Enterprise Award - August 5, 2010
Many Arizona businesses are working to help boost our economy and create new jobs as we recover from the recession. The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is honoring 10 of the top companies in the state for their achievements. They are the newly announced finalists for the prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Awards recognizing ethics, energy and excellence in entrepreneurship.
Past winners include well-known names like Cold Stone Creamery, Grand Canyon Railway and Sundt Construction, Inc. Chosen businesses are noted for creating a positive culture both internally and in the community as a whole.
Dircks featured in Knowledge.WPCarey.ASU.edu - August 11, 2010
As one of 10 Finalists for an ASU Spirit of Enterprise Award, Dircks is featured in “How Small Businesses Can Survive and Thrive in a Recession—Part Two”
I want to thank Dircks moving company for their fantastic response and work on my recent move. With only a few days to meet my deadline, Dircks went above and beyond to make it happen. The crew was helpful, professional, and friendly…and most of all, they took great care with all of my items. They couldn’t have been more accommodating during a rushed situation. This is the second time I’ve used Dircks for moving and storage and I can’t say enough great things. I would highly recommend them to anyone that is looking for a top quality moving & storage company.
- from Coni G. - July 16, 2010
