American Moving & Installation was founded in March 2009, by Kathleen Rowell, Founder and CEO. In an Industry dominated by multi-generation, male-led companies, American Moving stands out as the only certified 100% woman-owned, union commercial moving company in the state of Massachusetts. Our commitment to diversity in the workplace has been, and will continue to be, a top priority – we were at the forefront of recognizing the benefits of diversity long before it was a hot topic.

 Kathleen grew up in the affordable housing section of South Boston, MA. At a very early age, she learned the value and reward of hard work. While in high school, she helped contribute to her family’s income. Then, as a divorced, single parent of three in her mid-30s, Kathleen built a side business of post-construction commercial cleaning to supplement her nursing career. This led to her introduction into the commercial moving industry. Kathleen saw an opportunity for a woman to break into the union sector and re-directed her focus. She would become the first woman to hold a signatory contract with the local 25 teamsters union, formally local 82.

Kathleen began American Moving and Installation from her home. A year later she took office space in Dorchester and leased warehouse space in Braintree. As the business grew, Kathleen brought the office and warehouse under one roof in a larger facility in Rockland, MA. As her fleet of trucks, employee base, and warehousing demands grew, Kathleen relocated the business to its current corporate location in Hanover, MA. American today offers its clients over 100,000 square feet of fully secure, temperature-controlled warehousing space.

Kathleen’s perseverance and determination provided professional and personal success. Kathleen’s oldest daughter graduated from UMass Boston with a BSN degree. Her middle daughter graduated from Suffolk University with a degree in Business. Her youngest son attended Mass Maritime Academy, then enrolled and serves in the United States Marine Corps. 

Today, the company is one of the most reputable full move management, commercial moving and installation companies in Massachusetts. American Moving and Installation services a wide variety of industries. Businesses range in size from small (5 to 20 employees) to Fortune 500 corporations. American’s capabilities extend from BioScience relocations to Hotel, Hospitality, and Commercial Offices. American is also known for its talents at Fixtures, Furniture, and Electronic installations (FF&E).

Kathleen also takes pride in her diverse workforce and the excellent vendor partnerships she’s built. The importance of supporting other small, woman-owned businesses and numerous charities is a key priority.