Armor Moving & Storage System, Inc.

The company was founded in 1979 when Michael Snell made his first significant investment in the business, purchasing a 1965 16’ Chevy truck. This was soon followed by a 24’ 1970 Ford the next year, and a 26’ 1972 GMC the year after that. These early years proved highly successful, allowing Mike to rapidly expand the business. Over the next three decades, the fleet grew with the addition of four brand-new trucks, the most recent being a 2021 International. Mike’s journey began while he was attending school and working for another moving company. Eventually, he chose to leave school and dedicate himself fully to starting his own company. Thirty years later, with a long list of satisfied clients including Courtney Cox, Michael Jackson, Louis Gossett Jr., Milton Berle, Carroll O’Connor and various institutions such as Culver City Police Department, Culver City Fire Department, Culver City School District, Manhattan Beach School District, Mount St. Mary’s College, Mike decided to further expand the company. He brought in his son, Eric Snell, a CSULB graduate, as Vice President of Operations, and formed partnerships with National Van Lines, American Red Ball and Stevens Worldwide Van lines. Together, Mike and Eric plan to continue the business for another thirty years, while also giving back to the community that has supported them so generously. Both are active members of the Exchange Club, a service organization focused on raising funds for the prevention of child abuse. In addition to his work with the Exchange Club, Mike also donates his time and resources to the YMCA. He is currently the board chair for the Culver Palms YMCA.