ACE Relocation Nation
Designed to keep HHG Van Operators updated on industry topics that impact their ability to run a successful small business. Ace Relocation Systems is a leading U.S. moving, warehousing, and distribution company with coverage around the globe. For nearly 40 years, our family-owned business has provided unrivaled customer service to individuals, employee relocation programs, and commercial business clients. Our strength comes from our small-business heritage and customer-first philosophy combined with the services and technology that come from being the largest hauler for Atlas Van Lines. https://www.acerelocation.com/
ACE Relocation Nation
096 | Inside the Atlas Convention: ACE’s Big Wins, Retirements & the Road to 2026
In this high-energy episode of ACE Relocation Nation, host Dan Lammers takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 Atlas World Group Convention in Indian Wells, California.
From early-morning meetings to emotional retirements and a surprise comedy roast, this episode captures the hustle, heart, and humor that defines the ACE culture.
🎯 What You'll Hear in This Episode:
- How ACE dominated the convention with leadership presence and 10 Miltel Awards 🏆
- Emotional send-offs for Chris “Cruise Ship” Shipp and Mike “Q” Quigley 🚢🔵
- The surprise Challenge Coin moment that unified the team 🪙
- Dan’s motivational quotes from NCAA coach Kurt Cignetti 🏈
- How ACE is already prepping to attack 2026 🔥
- A hilarious roast of Mike Quigley by comedian Pat McGann 😂
- Why this wasn’t a vacation — it was a mission 💼
Whether you’re an ACE team member, an Atlas partner, or just love great leadership culture, this episode is packed with stories, insights, and moments you won’t want to miss.
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00:00 – 🎙️ Shoutouts & Sales Wins
00:17 – 🏨 Kicking Off at Indian Wells
01:13 – 🚗 Ride In with Jeremy Day
01:38 – 😅 Not a Vacation
02:19 – 🍻 Happy Hour & Team Arrival
02:52 – 📊 Tuesday Manager Meeting
03:15 – 🏈 Coach Cignetti’s Quotes
04:23 – 💪 Undefeated Mindset
05:13 – ⛳ Golf Envy on Day 2
05:26 – 🧢 Big Blue Bash
06:28 – 🚢 Chris “Cruise Ship” Shipp Retires
07:10 – 🔵 The “Q” Pin for Mike Quigley
07:55 – 🪙 Challenge Coin Reveal
08:59 – 🤝 Team Bonding
09:10 – 📚 ACE at Breakouts
10:40 – 💑 Dan’s Wife Joins
11:28 – 🍽️ ACE Dinner & Tributes
12:15 – 🏆 10 Miltel Awards
12:32 – 😂 Pat McGann Roasts “Q”
13:19 – 🟠 Surprise Moment for Q
14:15 – 👏 Convention Wrap-Up
15:18 – 🔥 Attacking 2026
17:29 – 🎧 Final Thoughts & Episode 100
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