PHOENIX – Harry W. Lakin, chief sales officer at Hidden Valley Moving & Storage, has been named to the Dean's Advisory Council at the School of Global Management and Leadership at Arizona State University. The Dean's Advisory Council is composed of members of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area who demonstrate prominent leadership in their professional fields.

Council members support the School of Global Management and Leadership in accomplishing its mission of developing excellence in its areas of emphasis. Members also are responsible for developing and promoting partnerships among the faculty and business communities that support the school’s leading-edge curricula; basic and applied research; experiential learning activities for students; and economic and workforce development.

“I am honored by the appointment,” said Lakin. “The greater Phoenix area has witnessed a growth of international business. The School of Global Management and Leadership was established to develop future leaders of those businesses. I hope that through my service to the council, I can use my knowledge of international transportation to aid in the education of these future leaders.”

In addition to the Dean’s Advisory Council, Lakin is involved in several other endeavors throughout Phoenix. He is an ambassador with both the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and is actively involved with the Arizona Association for Economic Development.

About Mayflower Transit

Mayflower Transit, founded in 1927, is proud to celebrate its 81st year. As one of the nation’s oldest and largest van lines, Mayflower transports household goods, electronic equipment, trade show exhibits and displays, works of art and specialized freight utilizing a network of 700 affiliated agents throughout the United States and around the world. Mayflower’s headquarters are located in suburban St. Louis. Further information about the company is available at www.mayflower.com.

About Hidden Valley Moving & Storage
Hidden Valley Moving & Storage is ranked in the top one percent of all Mayflower agents and prides itself on the quality of service for its customers. The company specializes in household goods moving, office relocation, storage, special products moving and international moving. For more information, visit www.hvmoving.com.