
share this page
About
Tim Helenthal began his career in the moving and storage industry in 1994, as Manager of the Total Quality Assurance Program (TQAP) for National Forwarding Company, the military division of National Van Lines. In 2000, Tim was promoted to Vice President of Agency Services for Military. Committed to industry improvements, Tim currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the American Moving & Storage Association’s (AMSA) Government Traffic Committee. He served two terms as the Vice-Chairman of the International Association of Movers (IAM), before his election to Chairman in 2017. Tim served on the SDDC Surface Transportation Executive Working Group from 2013-2016.Tim’s experience with TQAP led him to develop in-company programs that identify and select quality suppliers for household goods relocations. While doing this, he was also responsible for monitoring trends within the DOD Personal Property Program where he interpreted and executed ever-changing government guidelines. Tim oversaw the development of National’s “PREVENT” quality control program that includes the Military Procedures Manual, a DOD-specific training resource for all moving agents and drivers.
Tim serves as the President and COO of National Van Lines, Inc., an employee-owned, Broadview, Illinois-based company. Tim oversees the corporate direction and strategy of National Van Lines, bringing industry expertise together with visionary thinking. Focusing on the development of his leaders, he champions a team of employees dedicated to maintaining the reputation of a trusted company that values their customers.
Tim attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill., where he received a B.A. in Economics in 1990 and an M.A. in Economics in 1991.
Company Spotlight in Tech

ADP
videos (1)
Chris Collins

Sixième Son
videos (2)
Colleen Fahey

Pro Material Solutions
videos (1)
Jerry Freeman

MSDSonline
videos (1)
Glenn Trout

Tovala
videos (1)
David Rabie

AVANT
videos (2)
Drew Lydecker

Ocient
videos (1)
Chris Gladwin

Kamea Networks & Technology
videos (1)
Chach DalSanto

Royal Die & Stamping Co.
videos (1)
Erik Freitag

Multiple, Inc.
videos (1)
Dave Mason

Codal
videos (1)
Keval Baxi

Artisan Talent
videos (2)
Bejan Douraghy

Sales Engine
videos (1)
Craig Wortmann

WiredScore
videos (1)

MFV Expositions
videos (1)
Rob Lancit

ParqEx
videos (1)
Vivek Mehra

Medcor
videos (2)
Curtis Smith

Enova International
videos (1)
John Higginson

Novatio Solutions
videos (1)
Gokul Solai

PowerReviews
videos (1)
Sara Rossio

Chicago Innovation Exchange
videos (1)
John Flavin

Solstice Mobile
videos (1)
J Schwan

AMPY
videos (1)
Tejas Shastry

TimeZoneOne
videos (1)
Daniel Thomas

Call One Inc.
videos (3)
Chris Surdenik

Fresh Content Society
videos (1)
Scott Emalfarb

Tanvas
videos (1)
Greg Topel

Aprimo
videos (1)
John Stammen

Champion Healthcare Technologies
videos (1)
Peter Casady

Elements Holdings Group & Subsidiaries
videos (1)
Rick Hammell

Active Graphics
videos (1)
Jeremy Hayes

Lawson Products
videos (2)
Michael DeCata
Joseph Annotti Consulting
videos (1)

Future Founders
videos (1)
Scott Issen

Fooda
videos (1)
Orazio Buzza

One North Interactive
videos (1)
John Simpson

Scout Security, Inc.
videos (1)
AAron Dannenbring

Covalience, LLC
videos (1)
Kevin Sandahl

Helix
AAron Dannenbring

Mimo Monitors
videos (1)

Sentact
videos (1)
Chris Dube

MVTRAC
videos (1)
Luke Smith

Illinois Technology Association (ITA)
videos (2)
Julia Kanouse

Impact Engine
videos (1)
Jessica Droste Yagan

NOW Foods
videos (1)
Jim Emme

Public Good Software, Inc.
videos (3)
Melissa Anderson

Alive Telecom
videos (2)
Daniel Barton

ArrowStream
videos (1)
Frank Morgiewicz

ADP
videos (1)
Chris Collins

Sixième Son
videos (2)
Colleen Fahey

Pro Material Solutions
videos (1)
Jerry Freeman

MSDSonline
videos (1)
Glenn Trout

Tovala
videos (1)
David Rabie

AVANT
videos (2)
Drew Lydecker

Ocient
videos (1)
Chris Gladwin

Kamea Networks & Technology
videos (1)
Chach DalSanto

Royal Die & Stamping Co.
videos (1)
Erik Freitag

Multiple, Inc.
videos (1)
Dave Mason

Codal
videos (1)
Keval Baxi

Artisan Talent
videos (2)
Bejan Douraghy