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June 15, 2021

ATLAS WORLD GROUP, INC. NAMES ANN HEATHCOTT CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER OF ATLAS VAN LINES, INC.

Heathcott promoted to CSO following 32 years with Atlas World Group
 
EVANSVILLE, IND. (June 15, 2021) - Atlas World Group, Inc., the parent company of Atlas Van Lines, Inc., one of the nation’s leading moving companies, announces today that Ann Heathcott has been promoted to Chief Security Officer of Atlas Van Lines. Most recently, Heathcott served as Senior Director, IT Network Services at Atlas World Group.
 
In her new role, Heathcott will be responsible for the ongoing development and execution of the Security, Privacy and Business Resiliency programs for Atlas World Group. In addition, Heathcott will work collaboratively across Atlas World Group’s ten subsidiaries to ensure compliant processes are in place to protect the organization. She will also lend her experience to provide consulting services for the Atlas Agency network, consisting of over 400 interstate moving agents in the United States and Canada and  continue leading the Atlas World Group Service Desk as the company enhances its abilities to effectively support the organization by investing in people, processes and tools.
 
"Ann’s extensive knowledge of securing the Atlas infrastructure makes her a great fit to lead successfully,” said David Smith, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Atlas Van Lines. “In making this appointment, we are excited to keep her as a key contributor to the Atlas family and continue to develop and grow security across Atlas World Group’s subsidiaries. 
 
Throughout her career at Atlas Van Lines, she has served in many roles, including Information Services Support, LAN Support Specialist, Program/Analyst III, Manager of LAN Support, Manager of IT Technical Services and Director of IT Network Services.
 
“I’m extremely thankful for the 32 years I’ve had with Atlas and the opportunities to grow my career with the support of its talented team,” said Heathcott. “I look forward to moving the Atlas World Group Security, Privacy and Business Resilience programs forward.”
 
For more information on Atlas Van Lines and its services, visit www.atlasvanlines.com. For more information on Atlas World Group and its subsidiaries, visit atlasworldgroupinc.com.
 
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About Atlas® World Group
Headquartered in Evansville, Ind., Atlas® World Group, Inc. comprises a family of companies that deliver transportation and related services globally through a network of quality agents and select service partners. Atlas is distinguished by agent ownership and a shared commitment to help people go new places® more easily and more securely. Atlas World Group companies employ nearly 800 people throughout North America. Through a continuing emphasis on service excellence, the company has achieved extraordinary growth. For more information on Atlas® World Group, visit atlasworldgroupinc.com.

About Atlas® Van Lines
Atlas® Van Lines, a national moving company, is the largest subsidiary of Atlas® World Group, an Evansville, Ind.-based company. Atlas World Group companies employ nearly 800 people throughout North America. Over 430 Atlas interstate moving agents in the United States and Canada specialize in corporate relocation, household moving services and in the specialized transportation of high-value items such as electronics, fine art, store fixtures, and furniture. For more information, visit www.atlasvanlines.com.