Chuck Mattes Receives United Van Lines "Gene Anderson/United Excellence Award"

Chuck Mattes, executive vice president and co-owner of William B. Meyer, Inc., Stratford, Conn., has received the United Van Lines “Gene Anderson/United Excellence award,” which recognizes an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the United system. The award is named in honor of the late Gene Anderson of Lubbock, Texas, a long-time United Van Lines board member and the corporation’s treasurer at the time of his death in 1985.

Mattes’ selection was announced by Richard H. McClure, president of United Van Lines, at the van line’s recent convention held in Colorado Springs, Colo. In revealing the winner of this prestigious honor, McClure referred to Mattes as "A true gentleman, never satisfied with the status quo, always challenging his agency team and the UniGroup management to do things differently, better, and more efficiently…always placing the customer first."

Mattes joined William B. Meyer, Inc. in 1971. He was elected to the United Board of Directors in 1988, and he was Board Secretary from 1999 to 2004. For most of his tenure, he served on the Board’s Operations and Marketing Committees, but he currently chairs the Audit Committee.

As a family-owned and operated business, actively supporting community efforts is an integral part of William B. Meyer Inc.’s philosophy. Chuck Mattes is instrumental is supporting of host of local charitable organizations.

“We are dedicated to making a difference in the community that we call home,” said Mattes. Some of these local charities include the Thomas Merton House, Fairfield Police Holiday Toy Drive, and the Fairfield University “Donnelly” Scholarship fund. He currently serves on the Board of Swim Across the Sound and St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

William B. Meyer, Inc. was established in 1915 by the legendary United chairman, Lloyd Meyer. Today, the company is still family owned and managed. William B. Meyer, Inc. has five locations throughout the Northeast – Stratford, Conn.-headquarters; Hartford, Conn.; Springfield, Mass.; Franklin, Mass.; and Bedford Hills, N.Y. William B. Meyer, Inc. is one of United's founding agencies.

United Van Lines, with headquarters in Fenton, Mo., maintains a network of 1,000 agencies in 135 nations around the world. More information about United and its services can be obtained through the company’s Web site at www.unitedvanlines.com.