About Us

Locally Owned and Operated since 1975

Ethan Smith and Patricia Brummitt

The Company

  • We are a small, locally owned and operated company established in 1975
  • We have high standards for employees–We do not use any subcontract or day labor and we do not provide our labor to other moving companies
  • We are licensed and insured
  • We value our employees
  • We mostly rely on word of mouth and repeat business for our continued success!
  • We do not do out-of-state moves, however we can help with alternative and more cost efficient solutions or recommend a trusted mover who will be glad to help.

Our History

In 1975, Roland and Wendy Intrator decided to relocate from California to North Carolina. Weighing options and considering how best to deal with the expense, they settled on buying a used moving truck to conduct their own cross-country move. After they arrived in Chapel Hill, Roland continued to drive the truck around town. Soon people began asking him for help with in-town moves. It didn’t take long for Roland and Wendy to realize they had a niche to fill in this small university town. From day one, Chapel Hill Moving Company has been a family run business, striving to provide courteous, professional, personalized moving services at competitive rates.

In 2008, Ethan Smith, longtime employee and family friend of Wendy and Roland, took over the ownership of Chapel Hill Moving Company. Having grown up across the street from the Intrators, he was around the business from an early age as it was then run out of Roland and Wendy’s home. Ethan began working for the Intrators during the summers of his college years. After graduating from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, Ethan continued to work for and learn from Roland and Wendy. With an entrepreneurial spirit, he always aspired to own his own business, and when the Intrators decided to retire, Ethan, with the support and help of his wife, Patricia, jumped at the opportunity.

In the time since, Patricia bravely embarked on another calling and has opened a K-8 school in Hillsborough and Ethan has used his hands on approach to closely manage the growth of Chapel Hill Moving Company and his team of movers as they continue to work to provide the exceptional service that Chapel Hill Moving Company is known for.

The Team

Ethan Smith

Ethan Smith

Owner

Ethan was born and raised in Chapel Hill. After graduating from UNC’s Kenan Flagler Business School, Ethan returned to work at the moving company that he had been around for most of his life. When the Intrators began talking about retiring, it was only natural that he step in and take over ownership of CHMC in 2008. His leadership has allowed for the steady growth of the company into what it is today, while always maintaining the values and best practices that had been established by his predecessor. He loves playing pool, watching Carolina Basketball, and spending time with his wife, Patricia, and their two boys, Aaron and Sam.

Chris

Chris

Mover

When Chris is not playing his Bass, he might be playing the piano, Dulcimer, guitar, banjo, ukulele, saxophone or PlayStation. A valued asset and mover with CMHC since 2012, Chris has a degree in Fermentation Sciences. Chris is a great dad to his daughter!

Michael

Michael

Mover

Mike may just be the legendary Samoan mover that you’ve heard about who carried that refrigerator by himself on his back up the stairs to the 9th floor apartment and didn’t even break a sweat. A gentle giant and consummate professional, he has been a big part of our team since 2014. As a licensed pilot and flight instructor who hopes to own his own plane in the near future, we sure hope Mike stays grounded here for many years to come.

Caleb

Caleb

Mover

Outside of work, Caleb enjoys the outdoors! He loves camping, hiking and exploring new places. He hopes to make it to Glacier National Park for a camping trip soon.

Tripp

Tripp

Mover

Tripp enjoys spending time with his friends and listening to his favorite songs from the Grateful Dead. He also loves playing basketball and can juggle!

Caden

Caden

Mover

Caden is a Chapel Hill native who spends his free time playing and practicing on his bass guitar. Check out his band, Cuffing Season, playing at local venues. They recently sold out at the back room of the Cat’s Cradle!

Aaron

Aaron

Mover

Aaron is a native of St. Louis and older brother to Josh. He has always loved baseball and goes to a game when he gets a chance. He also loves playing basketball and played on his high school’s varsity team.

Jake

Jake

Mover

Jake is an NC native who enjoys motor sports and is very interested in cars. He also enjoys gaming and spending time with friends and familly.

Stacey

Stacey

Office Manager

Stacey joined the Chapel Hill Moving team in the spring of 2022. She works part time as Office Manager, Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-1:30pm.
When not helping out in the office, she is usually traveling, hiking, cooking or practicing the guitar.