Barrett Moving Storages Pat Murphy Named United Van Lines Operator of the Year



Pat Murphy, 30-year veteran van operator for Barrett, has been named Household Goods Van Operator of the Year by United Van Lines. The award recognizes the highest level of achievements in customer service, loss prevention, safety, productivity, operational commitment and cooperation the van lines.

Murphy will be honored at the annual United Van Lines convention in Florida in October. He was chosen from among more than 5,000 van operators nationwide.

"Pat is an amazing individual," says Bill Johnson, Vice President and General Manager of Barrett's Minneapolis-St. Paul locations. "He never stops trying to be the best possible representative for United Van Lines, Barrett and all our customers. He's always upbeat, and always looking for ways to help others. He's an inspiration."

Murphy was recognized in 2004 with the Lifetime Achievement Award from The American Moving & Storage Association. He and his wife, Mary Ann, live in Minnesota and Arizona. Mary Ann is an Account Executive for Barrett's Minneapolis location.

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Barrett Moving Storages Pat Murphy Named United Van Lines Operator of the Year