Kansas City's Movers | About The Veteran Owners

Roger Ward, a lifelong entrepreneur, is the CEO of Marathon Moving & Delivery, LLC of Kansas City. He began his career in the US Army and is a decorated combat veteran; having survived three deployments to the Middle East. Roger served in Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He earned a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Iraq in 2003.

While serving in the Army, he gained exceptional leadership and management skills, such as enduring through precarious situations, calculated risks, and prompt decision-making. This ability to lead and display good judgment set him up for success in the civilian arena. His entrepreneurial spirit, dedication to do what is right, and respectful demeanor has been the basis for the success of the business since his purchase in 2007. Raised on Southern hospitality and values, Roger is a man of great character and conviction. He is actively involved in the day-to-day operations as well as planning the strategic growth of the company.

Featured in Ingram's Magazine - 2010 '20 In Their Twenties' (Kansas City Archives, June 2010 Issue)

Dana Ward, Roger’s wife of nine years, is the marketing director and most know her as the face of the company to the Kansas City community. Her energy and commitment to the community helps create great awareness for Marathon Moving & Delivery. Dana joined the military after high school when she enlisted in the Kansas Army National Guard. During her military service, she earned an Associate of Arts in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Her high standards and intense desire to be the best consistently pushed her to the top of her class and she graduated with honors. Her management abilities were put to good use when the couple purchased a house and studio apartments near the Army base and Dana took on the role of apartment manager during Roger’s deployments.

Today, Dana’s connective personality, attention to detail, and giving spirit is a huge asset to the company’s success and growth in Kansas City over the past several years. Her ability to market the business in different spheres such as networking, grassroots advertising strategies, and community involvement has launched Marathon into the forefront of the public eye when it comes to local moving.

Featured in Kansas City Business Magazine - 2010 Influential Women (Library, March Issue, pg 43,54)

Our Vision

To change the way people look at moving...the status quo of movers and the quality of service offered by the moving industry.

It is important to view moving as a way of serving people on a very personal level. It's just not everyday people willingly allow strangers into their home to invade their space and move their personal possessions.

Honors and Awards

2010 Award of Merit for Excellence in Service (State of Kansas, Dept. of Commerce)

State of Kansas, Dept. of Commerce Article

2010 Designation - Chosen as one of the '20 In Their Twenties' (Ingram's Magazine - Archives, June 2010 Issue)

Featured in Ingram's Magazine - Archives, June 2010 Issue

Voted Kansas City's Best Movers in 2009 (KC A-List)

Reviews at CityVoter.com

2009 Emerging Business of the Year Award (KSBDC)

KSBDC Article

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