Wheaton | Bekins names new president
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An executive with nearly three decades of experience in the moving and storage and logistics industries has been named the new president of Wheaton | Bekins in Indianapolis, the fourth largest van line in the country.
Jim Gaw was most recently chief operating officer at APS Logistics Inc. Prior work experience includes serving as president and chief operating officer of Atlas World Group International in Evansville and vice president of international at Bekins Van Lines before it was acquired by Indianapolis-based Wheaton World Wide Moving in 2012.
“Gaw’s experience in the household goods industry, combined with his strategic vision and operational expertise, makes him the ideal leader to drive our company’s strategic growth,” CEO Mark Kirschner said in a news release. “His ability to foster relationships and lead high-performing teams will be instrumental as we expand our market share and enhance our service offerings.”
As company president, Gaw will oversee all aspects of operations and work with Kirschner, the board of directors, and the executive committee to establish long-range goals and initiatives to move the company forward, the news release said.
Recent years have marked additional acquisitions for Wheaton, including Saginaw, Michigan-based Stevens Worldwide Van Lines in 2019 and West Warwick, Rhode Island-based Arpin Van Lines in 2020. Wheaton also acquired Boston-based Clark & Reid Co. Inc. in 2013.
“I am honored to join Wheaton | Bekins and look forward to working with this talented team to build on their strong foundation,” Gaw said in the release. “Together, we will continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients, expand our market presence and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.”