As a high school student, Mr. Mendez-Anastasio distinguished himself as a varsity athlete and co-captain of the Gar-Field wrestling and lacrosse teams. He attended the Summer Residential Governor’s School for Math, Science, and Tech at the University of Lynchburg last year; additionally, he earned the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair’s award for outstanding achievement by the American Chemical Society (ACS) (11th grade). Finally, Mr. Mendez-Anastasio completed significant volunteer work in his community through after-school events, tutoring, and food drives.

We recently sat down and chatted with Mr. Mendez-Anastasio to learn more about him:

• You mentioned a few times in your essay that the principles of the military are a common thread within your life. Can you share more about how being surrounded by the military has shaped your views on leadership?
  Although my parents were not in the military, family and friends around me were. From them, I learned the basic traits of being a leader. As my education continued, I grew closer connections to those in the military and was able to apply the skills I had learned in school through sports and clubs.

• If you could lead any organization or movement in the world, what would it be and why?
  I would lead a movement that focuses on the issues of global warming and pollution. I believe this issue is very serious and needs to be fixed. The reason why I would choose this also goes back to research projects I have done in class revolving around limiting carbon dioxide in the air.

• If you could have dinner with any historical leader, who would it be and why?
  It would be one of our founding fathers, either George Washington or Benjamin Franklin. I would talk with them about the steps they took when establishing a country. For George Washington, I would also focus on his abilities in war and leading men in combat.

• If you had a superpower that could help you in a leadership role, what would it be?
  My superpower would be the ability to gain attention. When being a leader, I believe it is most difficult to get the attention of others, especially those who may not want to be told what to do or lead. This ability would allow me to not worry about being heard when leading others.

• As you prepare to study mechanical engineering at the University of Virginia, how do you plan to apply your leadership skills in this new environment?
  During my first year at UVA, I plan to join clubs in the school that interest me. These include sports, outdoors, Hispanic, and engineering clubs. I plan to find a group/club I enjoy and then apply for a position in that club. In addition, I plan on doing research in college, in which I hope to be in a group. Here, I will not assert a leadership position but instead work with others to effectively conduct research.

Able Moving & Storage is Proud to Support Our Community’s Next Generation of Leaders!

Please join the Able Moving & Storage team in congratulating Mr. Mendez-Anastasio on his accomplishments and bright future. We are inspired by his dedication to success and look forward to his prospects at UVA and beyond!

Although they spent her infant years in Italy, Ms. Wade’s family raised her primarily in Jacksonville, FL. She attended the Paxon School for Advanced Studies, which hosts one of Florida’s best AP math and science programs. Ms. Wade excelled there as a National Honor Society Member, Senior Class Vice President, Paxon Army JROTC Commander, Track and Field State Champion in the 4×100 relay, and Track and Field Captain. After graduating from Paxon, Ms. Wade enrolled at Hampton University, where she just completed her first year of a Kinesiology degree and is about to begin her sophomore year. Able Moving wishes her the best in all her future endeavors!

Through Ms. Wade’s story, we hope to inspire more individuals and spur them to apply for Able Moving’s assistance. We will continue to provide opportunities by awarding scholarships and encouraging students of all backgrounds to pursue the possibilities before them!

Manassas, VA., June 4, 2018-

Recent shake ups in the regional moving industry reviving concerns about rampant use of non-competition agreements for executives, salespeople, and even hourly workers, just make Able Moving & Storage President Joe Singleton proud of the environment he has helped shape at Able Moving & Storage.

“I have never asked someone interested in joining our family company to sign one of these agreements, and I never will,” says Singleton. “The locks on the doors at Able Moving & Storage are only there to keep people out, not to keep employees in.”

Clear indications that the Singleton family policies are attractive to the marketplace were witnessed by the entire moving industry when the professional core of the now defunct Office Movers chose Able Moving & Storage for its new home. Released from their non-competition agreements, all were welcomed at Able Moving & Storage within days.

Former Office Movers executive Kim Dize, now Director of Business Development at Able Moving & Storage, posits that best practices in the industry are not a secret to anyone. “Without non-competition agreements, the industry leaderboard that is already changing would look drastically different inside of six months.”

Jonathan Pollard, competition lawyer and principal of Pollard PLLC, a litigation boutique focused on competition law, says “More often than not, companies are using non-compete agreements to prevent fair competition. Given the widespread, rampant corporate non-compete abuse, the only solution to restore fair competition in the markets is an outright ban on employee non-compete agreements.”

States like California do ban these agreement altogether, and Pollard sees this trend growing. “I expect more states eventually will go that direction, but it’s a process that will play out over the next ten to twenty years.”

500% growth over the last six years and on its way to becoming a 50 million dollar company, Able Moving & Storage is brimming with talented employees, and welcomes conversations with anyone that may wish to join them.

Mike Murphy, Vice President of the commercial division at Able Moving & Storage and another Office Movers transplant, echoes the idea that the industry knows who is fair and who is not. “Consistency between what is promised and what is delivered to employees and customers alike is a welcome relief for me,” he says.

The family company the Singletons started in 1987 was just voted Independent Mover of the Year by the American Moving and Storage Association. Based on selection by a panel of industry experts rather than on self-reported figures, Able Moving & Storage is appreciative and grateful for the recognition by its industry peers.

The absence of a non-competition agreement obliges companies to treat its employees fairly in every respect, and Able Moving & Storage President Joe Singleton sees this as a business advantage for them, now and in the future. “We work extremely hard at making employees at our family-owned company extremely happy, we always have and we always will.”

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Manassas, VA., April. 17, 2018 – 

Unrivaled customer service in the industry, outstanding philanthropic efforts, environmental responsibility, and rocket-like business growth in all of its divisions just earned Able Moving & Storage one of the most coveted awards in the moving industry.

The family-owned moving company, started by the Singletons with one truck in 1987 out of their basement, now employs over 200 people, has a fleet of 75 trucks, occupies a 300,000 square foot multi-use headquarters, and will soon be a $50 million dollar company.

“They are an outstanding honoree for this highly-esteemed award,” said Scott Michael, AMSA President and CEO. “The moving and storage industry salutes Able Moving & Storage for its innovation and leadership.”

Watching company founders Joe and Jim Singleton accept the award was a moving enough experience for Able Moving & Storage International Director Michele Eckert to immediately cause her to send an email to every employee of the company:

“Joe and Jim wanted so much to make sure that they did not let any of you down when they accepted the award, and they did not. I wish each of you were here to see the humility they displayed. The reason I am writing this is not just to express my heart and pride tonight, but to express how much of it is because of you. I AM SO PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE ABLE FAMILY!”

Employee happiness at Able Moving & Storage is no secret in the industry. Able Moving & Storage is unique in the industry in that it requires no one to sign a non-compete agreement, stating emphatically that “the locks on our doors are designed to keep people out, not people in.” Able Moving & Storage employees enjoy the best benefits in the industry.

Giving back to the various different community groups that Able Moving & Storage works with has been a pleasure for Vice President Jim Singleton, and he looks forward to working with the AMSA and Move for Hunger more in the coming year. “Industry responsibility is expected of us by our customers and employees, and will always be a part of Able Moving & Storage’s culture,” says Singleton.

Best practices in business led Able Moving & Storage eight years ago to strategically divide the company into its current quad structure of commercial, residential, international, and storage components. Each of these divisions respectively grew 285%, 63%, 22%, and 15% over the last year.

Amidst the major growth taking place at Able Moving & Storage, President Joe Singleton is especially proud of the consistency with which Able Moving & Storage has treated its customers.  “If we don’t take care of our customers, someone else will.”

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Manassas, VA., Oct. 03, 2017 – “Buying other moving companies and real estate expansions can both get us more employees and more space, both of which we need,” says Able Moving & Storage CEO Joseph Singleton, “and we are in a great place to look at both.”

Manassas, VA., Aug. 08, 2017 –