PRIESTLEY & SONS - Key Persons
Born and raised in Gresham, Chris was brought up through the Priestley & Sons business. Chris' father owned half the company and made Chris a full time employee in 1988. Chris said he loves being in the moving business because it allows him to meet people from all different walks of life and help them move. Chris is also an avid fisherman. He frequently takes fishing road trips with his wife throughout the Northwest and Alaska. Through Chris' travels, he says he's never found a place he likes as much as the Portland area.
Jeff has been apart of the Priestley Family Business since 1992. His most memorable clients have been a few major rock stars, famous athletes and countless families. Building relationships, whether it be with clients, crew or family, its what he excels in. He is also very involved in the community and enjoys working on his golf swing on the weekends.
Jonathan started working for Priestley & Sons in 1989 as a mover and now manages administrative duties. Jonathan says he loves the people at Priestley & Sons because they are good humored and keep the office feeling lighthearted and friendly. When Jonathan isn't working he's spending time with his wife and children and loves being around cars.
A Portland native, Kent has been with Priestley & Sons since 1997. He has held a variety of positions from office to mechanic. He enjoys the people he works with and looks forward to spending the days with all of them. In Kent's spare time, he rides his Harley, enjoys traveling and going to Blazer games.
As the Granddaughter of Carroll and Clara Priestley, the founders of Priestley & Sons, Teresa has been working for the family business since 1972. A Portland native, she grew up learning about the moving business and when the time came, she has been running it with partners ever since. Her goal was to keep her families values alive in the business, ensuring that it was operated by skilled movers and that everyone working for the organization felt a part of the Priestley family. When she's not running the family business she enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, cracking open a good book or taking in a movie.