Today's guest is Scott Michael who steps away from his role as President & CEO of the American Moving & Storage Association where he has helped the industry in various capacities over the past 23 years. While moving and storage typically are not the subject of heated dinner party debates, they play an important role in the lives of most people, at least occasionally. Find out how a well-timed and organized move can make all the difference for military families who must move and uproot their entire family every couple of years. Planning a move? Check out this episode to find out when might be the easiest time of year for you and your family. Scott Michael serves as president and CEO for the American Moving & Storage Association. He has served as the industry's primary liaison to the U.S. Department of Defense, GSA, and other government customers of the moving and storage industry. He was previously vice president for membership and has held other positions with the association and the American Movers Conference during the past two decades. Scott also serves as a vice president of the National Defense Transportation Association, an organization of transportation providers that works in support of the military. He lives in Alexandria, Va., with his wife and three daughters. The American Moving & Storage Association represents professional movers and serves as the home of the ProMover certification program for interstate moving companies, with members ranging from small, family-run businesses to national van lines and industry suppliers.