Meet the Giants

Adam became part of the Gentle Giant team in 2016, starting as a seasonal worker while attending school. In 2020, he transitioned to a full-time role and joined the Allston Piano team!

In his free time you'll find Adam watching or playing basketball (his favorite team is the Celtics), or listening to Beethoven.

Juan joined Gentle Giant in January 2024 after being recommended by longtime Giant Luke Duplessis. He is a key member of Gentle Giant’s Allston Piano team, Boston’s premier piano moving and storage service, where his dedication and attention to detail shine.

Outside of work, Juan channels his passion for football by training hard as he pursues his goal of playing at the collegiate level. He is also studying Business Finance at Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown, MA, balancing his academic ambitions with his professional and athletic pursuits.

Juan’s eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and teamwork mindset make him an invaluable part of the Allston Piano team and a pleasure to work with.

Meet Steven “Rooty” Leonard, one of Gentle Giant’s original Giants! Rooty joined in June 1980, when the company had just one truck and a handful of jobs. A former Northeastern University rower with founder Larry O’Toole, Rooty quickly became a cornerstone of the team, helping Gentle Giant grow and build its reputation.

In 1989, Rooty was honored as the company’s first Hall of Fame inductee for his dedication and contributions. Over the years, he witnessed major milestones, like the arrival of the first crane in 1996, and led key training programs for new movers and drivers.

Rooty’s legacy is deeply woven into Gentle Giant’s culture, setting the standard for excellence, teamwork, and customer care.

Kait works out of our Somerville warehouse and has been with the company since 2016. Given the unpredictable nature of moving, she has developed strong customer service and problem-solving skills at Gentle Giant which help her to keep calm in tricky situations.

Kait loves her role at Gentle Giant as the flexible nature of her work schedule means that she has plenty of time to pursue her hobbies which include hiking, longboarding, and snowboarding. She is also passionate about doing good for the planet having obtained a degree in Environmental Science Studies with a focus in sustainability from Keene State College.

Jeremy started at Gentle Giant in 2020 when he was looking for a more active job than just sitting at a desk from 9-5. He works out of our Readville office and credits his time at the company with learning valuable problem solving skills. 'At Gentle Giant, movers and crew chiefs alike have the productive mentality that with every problem, there is a solution. I try to incorporate that into my own day-to-day life.'

Jeremy graduated from Northeastern University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience. In his free time he likes to tend to his garden in the city, spend time with his dog, and play ultimate frisbee.

Mindaugas heard about Gentle Giant from his brother, Donatas, who worked at Gentle Giant during the summer on a J-1 visa. His favorite part of working at Gentle Giant is the people, both his colleagues and the customers whom he interacts with daily. Once he started at Gentle Giant, he felt he was in the right place and decided to continue a career here. He believes the Gentle Giant culture - including honesty, enthusiasm, teamwork, respect and going above and beyond - brings out the best in people and are the ingredients that every Giant is made of.

Outside of work, he enjoys motorcycles and the process of fixing them. He also enjoys traveling, fishing and being with his friends and family. His parents and his brother, Donatas, live in Lithuania.

Tom first heard about Gentle Giant through his college roommate, who was working for the company at the time. Drawn by the culture of teamwork and the spirit of going the extra mile for coworkers and customers, Tom quickly found his place at Gentle Giant. In 1997, he decided to make a career with the company and has since enjoyed the many training and leadership opportunities his hard work and dedication have afforded him.

Today, Tom leads Gentle Giant's specialty services department in New England, overseeing moves that require expertise in handling unique or complex items such as arcade games, gym equipment, and even outdoor ice rinks! His leadership ensures these challenging projects are completed with precision and care.

Outside of work, Tom enjoys keeping up with rugby, taking walks with his dog in the woods, and riding his motorcycle. He lives in Millis, MA, with his wife and dog.

Adrian heard about Gentle Giant from some friends who had previously worked at the company. His favorite part about working for GG is the opportunity he has to work outside and stay active. Something he much prefers to a desk job. Adrian also feels that Gentle Giant brings out the best in people by truly taking care of employees. He lists the flexible schedule, healthcare benefits, and opportunities for development as some of the best things GG offers to its Giants.

Outside of work, Adrian enjoys traveling and outdoor activities including hiking, long walks, and swimming. Like many of our Giants he prefers to keep active on his days off and take advantage of the great outdoors as much as possible.

Jeff Klossner is considered to be an “everyman” at Gentle Giant because he excels in all the areas that make a fantastic Giant. He is incredibly kind, patient, strong, experienced and smart.

Since joining the company in 2005, Jeff has played many roles, including mover, crew chief and group manager, and has shined in every one. Even when faced with extraordinarily difficult pieces, you’d never know because he handles these situations with grace and ease.

Outside of work, he enjoys hiking mountain peaks, both local and abroad, with his friends and wife, working on his house and reading a good book.

Rolando became a Giant in April 2014 and has gone from strength to strength ever since! He quickly progressed from mover to Crew Chief and credits the development program here at GG with making this a possibility. Rolando was connected to Gentle Giant through Parkour Generations where he was an athlete and teacher. His athleticism made him an obvious fit for GG given the physical and often strenuous nature of moving.

Rolando is a natural athlete and enjoys playing baseball, running track and, of course, lots of parkour outside of work.

The founder and CEO of Gentle Giant Moving Company, Larry O'Toole, is focused on developing leaders, expanding our award winning service across the country and having a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Early in his career, Larry was an engineer at Eaton Corporation. He quit his job to escape the corporate life, pursue writing interests and explore his entrepreneurial side. While preparing to start a light manufacturing company and not wanting to dig in to his savings, Larry rented his roommate's van and started performing moves around Boston. Before long, offering quality moving services became a passion, and Gentle Giant was born.

Larry's life as a rower has taught him to be competitive, disciplined and persistent. Larry is a creative problem solver, and is always willing to step in and complete difficult moves with enthusiasm. Outside of work, Larry tends to his extensive collection of rare, mint condition moving boxes.

Matt originally heard about Gentle Giant through rugby teammates at Framingham State College. His favorite part of working at Gentle Giant is not being tied down to a desk all day and the people he works with, since sometimes it feels like you are just hanging out with friends and not at work. He decided to start a full-time career at Gentle Giant in 2003 when he was given the opportunity to step into a management role.

Outside of Gentle Giant, Matt enjoys basketball, rugby, snowboarding, camping and spending time with his children. He lives in Canton with his wife, three daughters and the best dog in the world.

Jon heard about Gentle Giant directly from our owner, Larry O'Toole, while participating in a rowing event. This is no surprise as GG heavily recruits from rowing communities throughout the country, especially in our Philadelphia and Boston locations.

Jon loves Gentle Giant's commitment to excellence and how every department works well together in order to give our customers the best experience possible. He has also been a musician since he was 10 years old and is currently in a band called Monkey Knife Fight. Jon lives in Methuen with his wife and two daughters.

Jackie heard about Gentle Giant through her friend Shane Thompson, a fellow Giant and one of our Interstate Move Consultants. Jackie's entire employment history has involved customer service across many different industries, so her patience and experience with different personalities made her an ideal fit for the Gentle Giant Move Coordinator role. In her two years with the company, Jackie has learned so much about the moving industry and how a successful small business operates.

Outside of work, she enjoys antique and thrift shopping, as well as cooking and baking, especially bread. She is a lifelong Massachusetts native, but recently moved to New Hampshire with her boyfriend, thanks to the help of two of our incredible movers!

Chris is an influential member of our staff and has over thirty years of experience in the moving and relocation industry. He takes pride in the fact that Gentle Giant doesn't hire one-day-only movers, which allows the staff to get to know each crew member and guarantee excellent service to our customers. From the front desk to the sales team to the crew on moving day, Chris believes the great service we offer is notable and different compared to other companies in the industry.

Originally from Cardiff, Wales, Chris was a former semi-professional rugby player, which gave him the opportunity to play and coach in the United States and travel throughout California, Florida and now the East Coast. He lives in Waltham, MA with his wife and is the father to two sons. He enjoys golfing and fishing with his family.

Danielle heard about Gentle Giant through a friend who worked with the company and loved their experience. Her favorite part of working at GG is the people. She has met many amazing colleagues and made copious lifelong friends. Her degree is in Business/Marketing and she spent her first year with the company in the Quality Control department. She was amazed to work for a company that treated both customers and employees so well. Her time at GG has taught her an immense amount of skills related to leadership, teamwork and the importance of putting your employees and culture first.

Outside of Gentle Giant, Danielle enjoys skiing, running and yoga. She is also a big traveler and embarks on one big adventure every year. A few places where she recently received new passport stamps from are Bali, Costa Rica and Thailand.

Employee culture is a huge part of life at Gentle Giant, and Erica's story proves how welcoming our Giants are. A native of Ohio, Erica moved to Boston and said that if it wasn't for the kindness of our Giants, she probably would have moved back home in her first year. Her colleagues made living in Boston more enjoyable, despite being homesick, and showed her what living in a big city is really like. She says that Gentle Giant has shown her what hard work and teamwork really means.

Outside of work, Erica enjoys running and animals. She lives in Somerville with her husband and dog, and they enjoy staying active and exploring the city.

Peter has been with Gentle Giant for years, and says being an Eagle Scout prepared him for all of the work he has done for the company. He is happy to be working at Gentle Giant, and says it’s a neat combination of hard work and a laid back, friendly atmosphere. Plus, the CrossFit workouts at lunch are a great perk.

He is married with five children, three of whom have worked at Gentle Giant, and two who still do. Outside of work, Peter enjoys keeping active by walking and running, and he spends as much time outdoors as possible. Although, the cold and long New England winter can sometimes make this difficult!

Lisa heard about Gentle Giant through one of her fellow Irish friends, Melanie, who works in the accounting department at GG. She loves that working at Gentle Giant means that you feel like you are part of a family, and appreciates that everyone is always willing to lend a helping hand. She thinks GG is a great place to work because of the flexible schedule and the freedom to ask questions.

Outside of work, she enjoys playing with her children and sitting in the sun with a good book. She lives in Braintree with her husband Mike and her three daughters.

Andrew heard about Gentle Giant through two of his fellow rowers, who recommended that he apply to work at the company. He has been a competitive rower since 1999, reaching the USA National team twice and this type of teamwork and work ethic transfers into his professional life. He believes that Gentle Giant asks employees to give their best at work because it makes a stressful process easier for both coworkers and customers.

Outside of work, Andrew enjoys being outside with his family as well as volunteering for charitable organizations.

Matt heard about Gentle Giant in the late 90s. Although he wasn't in the moving business yet, he was aware of GG's great reputation and wanted to be part of our team. His appreciation for team work helped his transition to Gentle Giant. He says his favorite part of working here is his colleagues, who are positive and people-focused.

Outside of Gentle Giant, he enjoys spending time with family, mountain biking and photography. He lives in Melrose, MA with his wife Jen and his son Jude.

Will is the Regional Sales Manager at Gentle Giant. This means that he oversees all regional GG sales departments including New York, Philadelphia, North Carolina, and San Francisco. Prior to his time in sales, he also worked in our Quality Control department. His favorite part of working here is the feeling that he works for the best company in our industry, as well as feeling empowered to help with changes. He recommends working at Gentle Giant because you work hard, have fun, develop people skills and learn about leadership and problem solving.

Outside of Gentle Giant, he enjoys playing soccer with his two children - 'their laughter is the best!' He lives with his wife and children in Watertown.