In the past, the thought of moving out of the home my husband and I have lived in for the past 26 years totally overwhelmed me as I considered all there would be to go through, get rid of, and pack up for the next place. Even more daunting was the thought of finding a moving company I could trust with the antique furnishings and accessories I inherited from my parents and love so dearly, not to mention the grand piano my sisters and I learned on as kids. Yet thanks to this job, I’ve had the honor of interviewing and getting to know Sharon (Sean) Joseph, owner of Jordan River Moving and Storage. The stellar reputation his company has achieved since opening in 2000 has not only made the idea of moving seem less stressful, but even achievable!

Today Jordan River Moving & Storage has offices in Kirkland and the Portland/Vancouver area (servicing the West Coast, Pacific Northwest, and Canada); as well as on the East Coast (servicing South Carolina and New York). They also have large warehouses on both coasts to store items if needed during your transaction. Yet despite their growth, they have remained laser focused on quality, integrity, and giving back to the community, including sponsoring 12 Days of Goodness this past December in partnership with Seahawks Legends and Answers for Elders. Sean and his team visited several retirement communities in the area to engage with and bring joy to our elderly population during the holiday season.

This comes as no surprise if you know Sean, as it’s the relationships Jordan River has established within the local community of which he is most proud. As he points out, “It’s in our nature. We ourselves came here as foreigners, so we have the patience and understanding to work with clients of all backgrounds and ethnicities.” It’s also why he and his company specialize in both senior and military moves, in addition to their other services. It is their way of honoring these valued populations.

In addition to being a full-service moving company, not a broker, Jordan River has multiple licenses listed on their website that allow them to service your needs while directly avoiding the middleman and saving you money. They have authority to perform local moves in multiple states and are military approved to haul and store DOD shipments. Another area in which they have become a powerhouse is international moves. So whether you’re downsizing, moving a child to college, moving your parent into a retirement community, or even remodeling your home and needing a place to store your things in the meantime, Jordan River has you covered.

Jordan River’s movers are highly trained, work exclusively for the company, and will treat your things as they would their own with the ultimate care. What’s more, Jordan River’s relocation consultants will provide you with quality customer service before, during, and after your move. As Sean points out, “The key to surviving in this industry is being able to meet the needs of our customers, so we provide partial and full-service moves giving you the option to pack your own boxes or allow our highly trained movers to pack them for you. We specialize in moving antiques, pianos, and motorcycles, and partner with multiple auto transporters to fulfill all your shipping needs.”  

Speaking of his employees, Sean considers them family, which is why many of them have been with him for over 10 years. And like any family, they have shared many dinners and community events, including transporting over 300 pumpkins to the port once for a tugboat pumpkin patch! Giving back to the community is important to Jordan River and one way they do this is through their “Move for Hunger” program, where they pack any unopened, non-perishable items free of charge and deliver them to the foodbank for their customers.

With Multiple service awards from companies like Angie’s List and as a preferred mover for Microsoft, Answers for Elders, and several high-end realtors in our area, it’s no wonder the company has continued to thrive. Here are just a few comments from satisfied customers:

“Outstanding moving service from California to Washington! The movers were polite, knowledgeable, and a lot quicker than we anticipated. They helped us finish packing and stored our items until we had keys to our new home. We recommend Jordan River Moving!”—Wendy & Russ

“Daniel, Rogelio, and Fidel were right on time for our move. They took great care of our things and assembled everything on site very efficiently. They also seemed to have fun working together. We had a great experience and will be using Jordan River for our next move too!”—Jen Guriel

I, for one, know who I will be calling when the time comes!