Core values are easy to put on a wall. What’s harder – and more meaningful – is actually living them, day in and day out, in the work you do and the way you treat the people around you.
That’s exactly what this year’s Core Value Award winners have done. Nominated by their peers and celebrated at our Enterprise Town Hall, these individuals were recognized not for a single moment, but for a consistent pattern of showing up with ownership, care, teamwork, and purpose.
We’re proud to share their stories. Please join us in congratulating JK’s 2026 Core Value Award winners.
It’s My Job
Clarisa Wright, Safety & Compliance Analyst
With a colleague’s unexpected, extended leave of absence, Clarisa did not miss a beat, keeping things going within our department. She learned new tasks, pushed herself to try things that were outside of her comfort zone and kept a positive attitude as her workload increased. She has demonstrated more than one of our core values time and time again. We appreciate everything she does for our team and her enthusiasm to continue learning.
Josue Soriano, Dispatcher
Josue exemplifies the It’s My Job core value through his proactive approach and strong sense of ownership. He consistently looks for opportunities to take work off my plate as a way to expand his knowledge and skills. Josue is diligent in ensuring all emails and Teams messages are fully addressed and resolved. He also takes deliberate steps to set the crew up for success, helping ensure a smooth and well-executed relocation experience for the customer.
Scott Mahoney, Senior Sales Coordinator
Scott Mahoney especially stepped up as a back-up leader. He truly displayed “ITS MY JOB” by taking the extra time to ensure all went smooth during my absence.
Be Caring and Courteous
Gabby Shaffer, Operations Coordinator
Gabby handles so many delicate tasks associated with payroll, payroll issues, and billing. She handles each one of these requests with care and respect. She works with crew members daily and handles each interaction with professionalism and tact.
Rafael Valente, International Moving Consultant
Rafael consistently shows a caring and courteous attitude in everything he does. He is always polite, positive, and approachable, making it easy for everyone to work with him. He takes the time to thank others, recognizes good work, and often gives compliments when moves are successfully booked, which really boosts team morale. Beyond his professionalism, he is friendly and engaging, always open to conversations, and creates a comfortable atmosphere around him. Rafael’s kindness and respectful nature truly make a difference in the workplace and reflect the values of this award.
Have Moxie!
Brooke Daeschner, Training Administrator
Brooke has taken full ownership of New Hire Orientation and turned it into a consistently positive experience for our employees. She has independently facilitated orientation every Monday and every other Tuesday, onboarding 54 employees so far this year. Her reliability and commitment to creating a welcoming first-day experience truly embody Have Moxie.
Jennifer Cape, Team Lead Pricing
Jennifer has always provided all the needed information and much more, which is super useful and helpful to the client! Super attentive details and all numbers that our estimate requires. Last but not least, the turnover time that we Sales receives all rates back coming from Jennifer is inspiring and “rocket speed”! Keep doing your incredible job, Jennifer! Thank you!
Josiah Valle, Project Director
Josiah has never shied away from anything thrown at him. As a PM, Josiah handled multiple types of jobs over the last several months and always brings a positive, can-do attitude to the jobsite. In between jobs, he also put his Excel spreadsheet skills to work and developed a new pricing tool that allows the sales team to apply a degree of standardization that vastly improved the process. Big or small, Josiah meets every request with a “yes, I can do that” mentality. He is a true asset to the JK Team!
Together We Succeed
Nathan Britton, Assistant Warehouse Manager
Nathan is an exceptional team member who consistently demonstrates a willingness to step in and support any department as needed. During a colleague’s leave and another’s PTO, Nathan seamlessly transitioned into the dispatch role and performed at a high level, providing strong operational support and exceeding expectations while serving in a temporary capacity. His actions clearly embody our core value of Together We Succeed.
Nate Britton exemplifies our “Together We Succeed” core value through his selfless support of the team during a critical gap in operations. When a colleague welcomed his first child and took an extended leave to be with his family, Nate stepped out of his Assistant Warehouse Manager role to help cover local dispatch responsibilities without hesitation. He supported scheduling and our production teams seamlessly, ensuring continuity across the
operation. Nate worked long hours, covered Saturdays, and maintained a consistently positive, team-first attitude throughout. Thank you Nate, for truly living our core values.
Herman Irving, Warehouse Manager
Herman has been great to work with since I arrived and assisted in the first sale by showing what JK can provide from a storage standpoint. He is responsive and great to work with. I look forward to continuing to grow as a company.
Commit to Growth
Darina Poco, Accounting Clerk
Darina is a very decisive and motivated person to succeed. She has been part of the team working on the same pace helping on running smoothly in the daily tasks.
Irisi Prifti, Customer Care Coordinator
I am nominating Irisi for this core value because she truly lives it every day. Since joining as a Local Coordinator, she has consistently embraced every opportunity to learn and grow, never hesitating to take on new challenges. Most recently, she stepped into managing two key accounts and has been a rock star since day one. Her commitment, drive, and willingness to grow continue to make a strong impact on the team.
Theo Giles, Safety & Compliance Specialist
Theo’s recent promotion to Safety & Compliance specialist is a reflection of his commitment to growth. As I have worked alongside him over the past year, I’ve seen him grow confident in his responsibilities. He has become very knowledgeable in our new fleet management platform, Samsara. All of the drivers go to him first if they run into any issues because they know how reliable he is. He always handles each issue quickly and professionally.
Connect the Dots
Emiljano Zeqir, Technical Support Specialist
Somebody give this guy a crayon – connecting the dots is truly Emiljano’s specialty. For quite some time, he has been quietly writing the book on cross-collaboration, consistently bridging gaps that others may not even see. Though a man of few words, Emiljano never hesitates to take on challenges that require partnering beyond our immediate team, seamlessly working with various departments to get the job done. Whether driven by need or simple curiosity, he connects people, processes, and ideas with ease, delivering results that often fly under the radar but make a lasting impact. Keep connecting those dots, Emiljano! The entire team truly appreciates the value you bring every day.
Ryan Green, Sales Executive
Ryan consistently demonstrates JK Moving’s “Connect the Dots” core value through his ability to bring clarity, context, and alignment to complex initiatives. In a recent collaboration on a social media post highlighting a facility tour for the Department of Defense Personal Property Program (DPS), Ryan went above and beyond by providing a thorough, detailed overview of the event. More importantly, he helped translate why the tour mattered, clearly connecting the goals of the Department of Defense with JK’s broader mission and positioning. His insight allowed us to craft a thoughtful, accurate post that reflected both organizations’ goals.
Given the military’s rigorous and highly detailed approval process, this project required timeliness, accuracy, and coordination. Ryan approached every step with professionalism and responsiveness, maintaining the strength of our partnership. He not only supported the process but also took the time to recognize and celebrate our shared success with leadership. In what could have been a high-pressure situation, Ryan made the collaboration feel easy. His ability to connect the dots across teams, goals, and messaging makes him a truly deserving candidate for this recognition.
The Bottom Line
Allie Strosnider, Operations Dispatch Assistant
Allie serves as the primary point of contact for payroll matters for all JKMD production employees. She also supports JKVA by submitting production employee hours to payroll to ensure accurate and timely compensation.
David Vargas, Paid Media Manager
David deserves this award for his awesome work managing our paid media. He’s super data-driven and always finds ways to optimize our spend to get us the best results. He consistently keeps the company’s financial health in mind, and the results are there since he joined.
Matt Logan, Senior Account Executive
Matt Logan should be awarded for successfully selling, leading, and overseeing one of the organization’s largest and most complex accounts, demonstrating exceptional strategic vision, ownership, and execution. He not only drove significant revenue growth but also ensured long-term customer success through disciplined account management, cross-functional leadership, and unwavering accountability. Matt’s ability to balance sales performance with operational excellence set a benchmark for how large-scale accounts should be sold and managed
Care and Respect – Brand Promise Award
Jennifer Cipparuolo, Sales Business Development Associate
Jenni truly cares about her co-workers and treats colleagues with care and respect always. Always remaining positive and cheerful and listening to others and affording them the opportunity to speak without fear of criticism or dismissive language or behavior.
Thank you to all our nominees
Congratulations to all of our 2026 Core Value Award winners, and thank you to every employee who took the time to nominate a colleague. Your stories highlight the best of who we are at JK.
When we live our core values – owning our responsibilities, caring for one another, showing moxie, collaborating across teams, committing to growth, connecting the dots, and protecting the bottom line – there’s no limit to what we can accomplish together.