Suddath Appoints Marissa Kobal New Business Development Director, Moving & Storage in Houston

Jacksonville, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2024) – Suddath®, a leading global transportation, relocation and specialized logistics company, is pleased to announce Marissa Kobal has been appointed to serve as business development director for the company’s global and domestic residential moving service line. Based in Suddath’s Houston, Texas location, Kobal will lead the charge of expanding the company’s local, long-distance and international moving services for customers in the region, capitalizing on a strong presence in the region known as Suddath’s ‘Texas superhub.’

Kobal brings 15 years of industry experience to her role, cultivated in operations and business development capacities within corporate housing, real estate and relocation management firms. No stranger to relocation herself, she moved ten times throughout the United States as a child, giving her unique levels of appreciation for families on the move.

“We are thrilled to welcome Marissa and her expertise to the team,” said Gavin Bosco, Vice President, Suddath Moving & Storage. “Now is the perfect time for her to join the Suddath family, as we begin an exciting new chapter with the Atlas® Van Line network and accelerate our growth, particularly in corporate moving. Marissa’s passion, knowledge and enthusiasm for our industry are tremendous assets for our company. Her experiences within the relocation management company industry enable her to bring tremendous depth, understanding and expertise to mobility leaders looking for innovative ideas and solutions.”

While Kobal will work with clients located throughout the nation and around the globe, her home location is an ideal strategic center to help propel Suddath’s continued expansion within the region. Texas serves as home to the highest number of Fortune 500 companies and consistently ranks among the top states for inbound moves, while Houston’s strong infrastructure fully supports ease of transportation by road, rail, air and sea.

Kobal earned a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP)® designation from Worldwide ERC (WERC) and is a member of the Houston Relocation Professionals (HRP). She holds a BA in Sociology and Mass Communication from the University of Missouri-Columbia. When not engaging in outdoor athletic pursuits, she enjoys traveling, gardening and volunteering with her family.