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July 2025 Chairwoman's Column
Chairwoman's Corner
By: Jeanette Homan |
Women on the Move: Leading with Impact
As we move into the heart of summer, I ’m thrilled to shine a light on an event that ’s especially close to my heart—Women on the Move: Lead with Impact, happening Friday, August 1st in Winters, California. This inspiring day is designed to help women in our industry grow, gain visibility, and expand their influence.
One of the guest speakers, Jennifer Garcia, is a leadership coach and founder of Influential Leadership. She brings a wealth of insight and passion to her work, and her guidance on strategies for growth, visibility, and influence will be incredibly valuable to all attendees. I ’m so excited about this gathering—a day where women will come together to empower one another, share stories, and learn new tools for leading with confidence and clarity.
Whether you're a business owner, manager, or just beginning your journey in the moving and storage industry, this event will offer space to reflect, connect, and grow. I hope to see many of you there.
A Long-Awaited Victory: The End of the GHC Contract
One of the most encouraging developments we ’ve seen recently is the termination of the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC). Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made the decision to pull the plug on HomeSafe Alliance, and for now, our industry is safe from the damage this contract has already begun to cause.
While this news brings relief, the future remains uncertain. We can only hope that the new commander at USTRANSCOM, General Curtis, does not attempt to rebid a similar contract. Ideally, he will recognize that the Tender of Service program—despite its imperfections—is still the most effective and reliable model for relocating our military service members.
Unfortunately, significant harm has already been done. Many service members suffered due to HomeSafe ’s failures, and I continue to hear from moving companies who haven ’t been paid. Even now, as I write this letter, we're feeling the aftershocks of rescue shipments and the burden of cleaning up their mess.
What ’s most disheartening is that our industry—the agents, drivers, and companies who have served the military with pride for decades—is being unfairly blamed for HomeSafe Alliance’s failures. It ’s frustrating to watch our reputations suffer because of a broken system that we warned against from the beginning.
Peak Season 2025: Pressures and Persistence
In the midst of this chaos, we ’re also navigating another challenging peak season. Labor shortages, shipment backlogs, and regulatory headaches continue to test our patience and resources. From military to COD to corporate accounts, the pressure is on—and yet, we keep going.
Many of us are still turning down work because we simply don ’t have the capacity to do it right. Others are stretched thin trying to meet customer expectations with limited help, long hours, and rising costs. But even now, our industry shows its strength. We adapt. We show up. We support each other.
As Chairwoman, I am proud of the tenacity I see every day across California and beyond. We are battle-tested, and I believe we ’ll come through this season stronger if we keep sharing knowledge, standing up for what ’s right, and working together.
Let ’s keep the momentum going—and let ’s keep moving forward.
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