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Giant Alum: Carson Duarte, Former Crew Chief

Shortly after graduating from Boston University in 1999, Carson Converse found herself rowing at Riverside Boat Club and in need of a job. Carson's roommates, who were Gentle Giant employees, encouraged her to apply for a position at the best… Read More

10 Moving and Downsizing Tips for Senior Citizens

Moving senior citizens, retirees and the elderly has become one of our specialty services. Baby-boomers are faced with downsizing themselves, while simultaneously transitioning their parents to one of the many types of senior housing. Here are Gentle Giant's 10 Helpful Moving… Read More

Gentle Giant Reacts to the 2013 Boston Marathon Tragedy

This year, disaster struck the finish line of the 117th Boston Marathon. Gentle Giant, along with thousands of spectators and runners, were down at the finish line witnessing the fear, confusion and heroism that these attacks produced throughout Copley Square. While Gentle Giant… Read More

Giant Alumni: Entrepreneurs Jake Sweeney and Adam Benezra

Our Giants go on to achieve great success once their time with our company comes to an end. After departing from the moving industry, former Giants Jake Sweeney and Adam Benezra were on a quest to help people successfully quit… Read More

Gentle Giant Introduces a Co-Chief Role to Maintain Efficiency

By the middle of winter, it becomes apparent how seasonal the moving business can be. During these slower times, we remember that we are always working to build a stronger company. In the winter, we perform necessary "maintenance" within the… Read More

Giant Alum: Blake Evitt, Former Mover and Parkour Expert

Growing up in Somerville, Blake Evitt was always familiar with Gentle Giant’s famous purple trucks. It wasn't until he was home for a Christmas break in college that he applied to start working at the Boston moving company. “I thought… Read More

Giant Alum: Louis Insalaco, Former Crew Chief

Former Giant Louis Insalaco is an impressive young man. He has benefited from working with Gentle Giant in his pursuit of finishing medical school and becoming a Head and Neck Surgeon. He was still in high school when he started… Read More

Meet the Giants: Readville Branch Manager Matt McCulley

Matt McCulley, the Branch Manager of our Readville office, is a great example of an athlete who seamlessly transitioned from hustling on the field to hustling on a move. Matt started his career at Gentle Giant after a couple of his college… Read More

Giant Alum: David Lister, Former Director of Human Resources

David Lister, former GG Director of Human Resources, was in charge of new hires for over 15 years before his retirement. He took great pride in hiring only the best Giants. "I believe it starts with hiring the best people,… Read More

Meet the Giants: Beverly Branch Manager Andrew Shaw

Andrew Shaw started his career at Gentle Giant in a similar way to other legendary Giants. After graduating from college, he was looking for a challenging job that would keep his mind sharp, put some money in his pocket and keep him… Read More