LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – Vincent S. Cardinale, president of Cardinale Moving & Storage, Inc., Castroville, Calif., was named Chairman of the California Moving & Storage Association (CMSA) during the CMSA 90th Annual Convention held in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Cardinale Moving & Storage is an agent for United Van Lines.
Cardinale joins a list of distinguished leaders in the moving and storage industry that have held this position. His commitment to excellence and strong leadership abilities have been well acknowledged by colleagues, family members and the community.

Cardinale Moving & Storage has been an active member of CMSA for 37 years. Cardinale has served as the CMSA Monterey Chapter President twice and been on the CMSA Board of Directors for more than 10 years. His term as Chairman is for 2008-2009.

The ceremonial passing of the gavel from exiting Chairman Steve DeBolt, vice president of San Diego Van & Storage, to Cardinale was completed during the Chairman’s Ball in front of CMSA members.

The CMSA is a non-profit trade association representing more than 450 licensed and insured movers operating in California. The CMSA also includes more than 140 associate member companies. Established in 1916, the CMSA is comprised of 12 Chapters strategically located throughout California.

About United Van Lines

United Van Lines, with headquarters in suburban St. Louis, is one of the nation’s largest household goods mover and maintains a network of 1,000 affiliated agencies in 135 countries. More information about United and its services can be obtained through the company’s Web site at www.unitedvanlines.com.

(Photo from left to right: Steve DeBolt, 2007-2008 CMSA Chairman, hands the ceremonial gavel to Vincent Cardinale, 2008-2009 CMSA Chairman.)