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July 25, 2023

ATLAS® VAN LINES PROMOTES RYAN PARMENTER TO VICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

  • Press Release
EVANSVILLE, IND. (July 25, 2023) — Leading national moving company Atlas® Van Lines today announces the promotion of Ryan Parmenter to Vice President of Information Technology. Nearly one year after his promotion to Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture, Parmenter was tapped to bring his extensive IT expertise to the Atlas Van Lines Senior Leadership Team.

As Vice President of Information Technology, Parmenter will concentrate on further enhancing Atlas’ system efficiencies to provide a secure environment and a customer-centric approach. Along with guiding an experienced technology team, he will lead the strategic technology committee to ensure Atlas remains a technology leader in the relocation and logistics industry. 

“With 25 years of experience in information technology, 22 of those years with Atlas, Ryan has proven his ability to elevate Atlas’ technology with his relocation and logistics industry knowledge, aligning Corporate, Agent, and most importantly, customer needs,” said Ryan McConnell, President, and Chief Operating Officer of Atlas Van Lines. 

Parmenter joined Atlas in 2001 as a Software Engineer and has held roles of increasing scope and responsibility over his time with the company. During this time, Parmenter provided guidance and enhancement of logistics and household goods transportation systems. In his most recent role as the Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture, he has been instrumental in developing the Atlas digital ecosystem, providing sales, operations, and a financial roadmap for the future.

“Evolving and improving the digital experience for employees, Agents, clients, and vendors is an ongoing strategic priority for the Atlas enterprise,” said Parmenter. “It is a privilege to contribute to Atlas’ Senior Leadership Team and continue to drive progress within our digital ecosystem to support all areas of the business.”

Before his career at Atlas, Parmenter developed key business applications for ARS Group, a leading marketing research company based in Evansville, Indiana. Parmenter is a graduate of Truman State University and a long-term volunteer for the Mount Vernon Boy Scouts, Mount Vernon Band Boosters, and the Isaiah 117 House. 

For more information on Atlas Van Lines and its services, visit www.atlasvanlines.com

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About Atlas® Van Lines 
Atlas Van Lines, Inc., a national moving company, is the largest subsidiary of Atlas World Group, Inc., an Evansville, Indiana-based company. Atlas World Group companies employ nearly 800 people throughout North America. Over 400 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.

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 www.atlasworldgroupinc.com.