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Matt Gies, VP of Operations and Strategic Dev

Matt is the Director of Sales and Operations at Moves for Seniors. Matt is responsible for all sales, operations, and client support activities, initiatives, and processes. For the last decade, Matt has been on a mission for seniors and their families in the senior care industry to support them with high-quality services. From positions in senior living concierge to business ownership in the moving industry, Matt’s personal and professional goal is to make transitioning through care simple and less stressful with innovative relocation programs and services. Before joining the Moves for Seniors organization, Matt founded a relocation services company within the senior housing industry called Rent-A-Grandson (RAG). 

On an off day, Matt enjoys his quality time with family and friends, going to Philadelphia sporting events, or fishing at a local lake. He also coaches his younger brother’s sports teams in the Greater Philadelphia area. Matt considers himself a “history geek” and often visits historical museums and landmarks across the country.

 

Michelle Budd, Director of Sales

Michelle is the Director of Sales at Moves For Seniors and is responsible for organizational growth and strategic development. With over 20 years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry, Michelle focuses on promoting quality resources for seniors.

As a direct senior advocate, Michelle is passionate about supporting all aspects of care transitioning and providing a personalized, caring approach to service. She volunteers in nursing centers and sponsors a local pet foster care program in her home. She also enjoys spending quality time with her husband, son, and family.

 

 

 

Senior Move Specialists

Day-to-day, on-call resources for seniors and communities, providing advice, options, and pricing.

Karen Reilly

Karen Reilly

Senior Move Specialist

Karen has 10 years of experience in healthcare working one on one with seniors in an Occupational Therapy role. She is experienced in promoting productive agin Read moreg, bringing value and meaning to seniors while maintaining their safety and independence. With her insight into the life-changing events seniors experience as they age, she can offer reassurance and support throughout the moving process. Her time outside of work is spent with her husband and 2 boys, going to sporting events, hiking and reading.  Read less

Ellen Daubenspeck

Ellen Daubenspeck

Senior Move Specialist

Ellen has played an integral role in senior transitions, serving as a liaison between communities and seniors. She currently lives in the suburbs of Philadelphi Read morea and uses her free time to travel, cook, and binge-watch Netflix series! She also spends quality time with her husband, twin boys, and her fur babies Muffin and Banjo. Read less

Gray Michel

Gray Michel

Senior Move Specialist

Gray was born, raised, and educated in VA, and is passionate about supporting seniors and their families in the region. She loves to help take the stress out of Read more what can be a very stressful process. Gray has 4 children and lives with her family and Belgian Malinois in Hampton Roads, where she enjoys gardening, watching movies, and traveling. Read less

Nanette Birkbichler

Nanette Birkbichler

Senior Move Specialist

Nanette has been helping seniors and their families in the Hampton Roads area of VA for more than 25 years. She’s held a number of leadership positions that d Read moreemonstrate her commitment to aging with dignity. Nanette’s experience makes her a strategic partner and a creative problem solver when it comes to downsizing and moves. She lives with her husband, son, dog, and cat and enjoys the beach, traveling, and concerts. Read less

John Cummins

John Cummins

Senior Move Specialist

John has over 35 years of professional experience. For the past 22 years, John has been in Relocation, Moving and Storage, and Senior Move Management industries Read more. As a Senior Move Specialist, John uses his experience and relationships to develop solutions that enhance the client experience. John and his wife of 32 years, Laura, live in Warrenton, Virginia, and have four adult children. When not working, he enjoys cycling, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family. Read less

Operations

Behind the scenes specialists with a range of skill sets and expertise. They work to match the best provider to each specific situation and oversee all the moving parts to ensure a great experience.

Sydney Evans

Sydney Evans

Area Market Manager, SE Region

Sydney’s passion is providing an excellent experience for clients, leveraging her logistical and project management experience. She goes above and beyond to e Read morensure senior transitions go smoothly and to minimize stress for seniors, family members, and Communities. Sydney is from FL but moved to NC several years ago to be close to her family. She most enjoys playing instruments and her two dogs, Penny and Knox. Read less

Jesse Rainone

Jesse Rainone

Operations Manager

Jesse lives with his wife Shannon, a CPA, and their baby son Jackson in West Chester, PA. At MFS, Jesse oversees the operations team. A normal day for him is se Read morending requests to our vendors, placing jobs, and setting up onsite consultations. His goal is to select the best vendor for every senior move based on the needs of the senior and their community. Read less

John Robinson

John Robinson

Operations Coordinator

After finishing a Supply Chain Management degree at Temple University, John joined the TSI and MFS Operations Team. He partners with our senior move specialists Read more to match service solutions with customers’ needs. When John is not working on your move, he can be found hiking, planning camping trips, or hanging out with his cat. Read less

Roberta Reilly

Roberta Reilly

Product Manager

Roberta joined our team in 2021, focused on Facilitation and Organizer Services. She had a 21-year career in Healthcare IT and now hopes to bring solutions and Read morecalm to our seniors by offering services to help organize, downsize, pack/unpack, and settle in during this life transition. In her free time, she enjoys competitive tennis and time with her family, including her fur baby Brody.  Read less

Matt Zopp

Matt Zopp

Area Market Manager, SE Region

Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and occasionally playing poker when the opportunity arises. His passion is providing excellent serv Read moreice for clients, leveraging his logistical and operational management background. He goes above and beyond to ensure senior transitions go smoothly with minimal stress and resulting in a positive experience for seniors, family members, and communities. Read less

Meghan Grant

Meghan Grant

Operations Specialist

Meghan has worked in the relo industry for 13 years. She started with MFS in 2021, connecting clients with the best vendors in the network. She takes pride in p Read moreroviding out-of-the-box solutions for everyone’s needs. Meghan loves to camp, read a good book, and check out local events with her husband and Cavachon pup. Read less

Jean Houck

Jean Houck

Customer Service Manager

Jean has over 25 years of experience in customer service & management within the retail and Business 2 Business space. Jean’s passion for delivering exception Read moreal service and exceeding customer expectations has been the driving force behind her successful career. Her commitment to excellence and her unwavering dedication to customer service have earned her numerous accolades throughout her career. She currently resides in the state of Georgia, has 3 wonderful adult sons, and a very active 4-year-old grandson. She enjoys nature walks, reading, and travel.  Read less