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Summit Moving History
You don’t become a highly regarded local moving company overnight! Summit Moving has been moving families and businesses since 1956. Take a stroll down memory lane to learn more.
Summit Moving was founded in October 1956 by Bill Ault. Bill had 3 young kids during WW2, and was working a critical job at Republic Steel. He had a strong desire to be his own boss and starting from about 1945 he was doing part-time moving and driving a moving truck for other firms. After a short stint driving buses for the City of Cleveland, he relocated his family to Akron and started Summit Moving with a small office on West Exchange St. He would answer phones, book a move, then go out and do the move himself! As soon as his sons Charlie and Ritchie were old enough to work they joined in and assisted their father in the family business. Back in the day, they would collect newspapers, re-roll them neatly into rolls and use the material for packing paper!
By 1960 Summit Moving was growing nicely and the business relocated to Kelly Avenue near Goodyear Tire & Rubber and about then Summit Moving became an agent for Republic Van Lines. In the 1970’s son Charlie Ault became a driving force in the industry and spent a lot of time investing in sales efforts, solidifying relationships with many of the larger Akron-based companies. A key account for Summit Moving was the Girl Scout cookie sales, which Summit Moving handled for over a decade.
After a small fire broke out in their Kelly Avenue facility in 1968 the Ault’s starting looking for a larger facility, settling on some acreage at our current site on East Tallmadge Avenue in Akron. By 1979 Summit Moving opened its new facility, expanding in 1986 and is still in business at this location today.
Summit Moving became an agent for Wheaton Worldwide in 1975 after the founder of Wheaton, Ernie Wheaton knocked on the door and talked to Charlie. Charlie started a long and fruitful relationship with Wheaton, winning Agent of the Year and many sales contests. That relationship continues today, 45 years later!
In April, 2017 Charlie Ault sold Summit Moving to Jim Myers and Brian Booth, who continue to own and operate the company. In June 2018, Summit Moving acquired the assets of the Jerry Vencl Corlett Movers & Storage Company, Inc.











Corlett Movers – History
Corlett Movers was established in 1930 by Jerry Vencl Sr., a Czech immigrant to Cleveland. After migrating to the United States in 1922, he worked in the moving industry and in 1930, Vencl started his own moving company, naming it after Cleveland’s Corlett neighborhood that he relocated to in 1936. He kept the Company moving during the Depression by transporting WPA workers to and from their jobs. In 1942, Corlett expanded its services to include warehousing and storage. After the war, Jerry Sr’s son ran the business with his father.
Corlett began offering long distance moving in the late 1940s, acting as an agent for Greyhound Van Lines, Ivory Van Lines, and King Van Lines. Corlett Movers was the first among Cleveland moving companies to offer its customers safe storage in private vault containers, which were loaded at the origin residence and then transported to their destination. Another generational shift occurred in 1970 when grandsons, J.J. and Ken Vencl, who had worked with their father and grandfather, took charge of Corlett Movers. The company became an official agent for Wheaton Van Lines in 1976.
The History of Corlett Movers was partially provided by Case Western Reserve University.
“Throughout the years – technology may change – but our attention to detail, people, and caring for their goods never changes. That is what we can continue to do … Serve our customers with attention to detail and help them “Every Step of the Way.”
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I really enjoyed the stress free job that was done on my home I broke my to my friends I said the price cost less than what they were thinking
Stormy M.3 weeks agoWe had a very pleasant experience with this company. They sent a big crew (lead by Mike I, Rich S, Tim P, Tyler, Rick and Josh). Very good communications from my first call to completion of move. Crew was... read moreWe had a very pleasant experience with this company. They sent a big crew (lead by Mike I, Rich S, Tim P, Tyler, Rick and Josh). Very good communications from my first call to completion of move. Crew was run by people who set a positive tone. Very respectful of us and our stuff. Got the job done well and rapidly. I have hired them for a second job. read less
Vern A.4 months agoI was very pleased with Summit Moving and Storage. John S, Jon T, and Kevin Boyd were excellent! Nothing was damaged, they put everything where I wanted it and even moved furniture to where I was very happy with it,... read moreI was very pleased with Summit Moving and Storage. John S, Jon T, and Kevin Boyd were excellent! Nothing was damaged, they put everything where I wanted it and even moved furniture to where I was very happy with it, .
I would highly recommend them. read lessLiz E.6 months agoWe contracted with Summit Moving & Storage for our out of town (80 miles) move. I can't say enough about team --Mike I., Rich S., Johnny S. & Josh D--who moved us. They took exceptional care with our grandfather clock,... read moreWe contracted with Summit Moving & Storage for our out of town (80 miles) move. I can't say enough about team --Mike I., Rich S., Johnny S. & Josh D--who moved us. They took exceptional care with our grandfather clock, which was a huge concern of ours. I was impressed with their teamwork--how they would stop and help spot others carrying furniture in so that there was no damage to the house or the furniture. They were helpful in placing furniture and moving it if we didn't like the original placement. They moved rugs to better center the room. They moved furniture in our old house so that rooms weren't empty for showing. There was nothing they refused to do. They were so helpful! I can't recommend them enough! You won't be sorry. read less
Peggy C.6 months ago -
I called this team to assist my grandmother with getting some large items out of her house. They were able to schedule the work to happen in a few days. The customer service was great. They were helpful and very accommodating.
Lannetta K.7 months agoMy move was wonderful. Mike and the crew were excellent! I've been so busy, and now time has elapsed and I can't remember their names. They all were exceptional and I hope that they all receive the accolades... read moreMy move was wonderful. Mike and the crew were excellent! I've been so busy, and now time has elapsed and I can't remember their names. They all were exceptional and I hope that they all receive the accolades they truly deserve. They were professional and efficient, and they truly made a stressful event more like a blessing. I believe one young man was named Q. They were absolutely the best! read less
Cheryl G.8 months agoToday I had Summit Moving & Storage move me into my new home. JP was very professional, kind & helpful. John Sylvester & Tyler J were also a part of the team. All three guys were very... read moreToday I had Summit Moving & Storage move me into my new home. JP was very professional, kind & helpful. John Sylvester & Tyler J were also a part of the team. All three guys were very nice and thorough. I was able to go to a meeting for my new home and they stayed to pack everything up and then locked the doors so I could continue putting my new house together. I highly recommend this company and would specifically ask for JP to be the lead of the team! Thank you JP!! read less
MerryAnne S.10 months ago -
We had a great experience with this company and crew. They moved our furniture and boxes from a storage unit into our house and were efficient, helpful and professional. We had an estimate for the cost but at... read moreWe had a great experience with this company and crew. They moved our furniture and boxes from a storage unit into our house and were efficient, helpful and professional. We had an estimate for the cost but at the end it was substantially reduced because it didn't take them the full amount of time they thought. I can imagine that another company might not be so honest. That was quite a pleasant surprise! read less
Mary Lou H.10 months agoAt the time of this review it is summer, 2021 during the crazy housing boom. Along with houses selling quickly, little to choose from, and sky-high prices, even if you could find a new house it was nearly impossible... read moreAt the time of this review it is summer, 2021 during the crazy housing boom. Along with houses selling quickly, little to choose from, and sky-high prices, even if you could find a new house it was nearly impossible to find a mover. Well, Summit came to our rescue and they did a great job. Their guys showed up on time, worked their butts off, and were very pleasant and good-humored throughout the ordeal. Everything was moved safely and they finished in under their time estimate. Shout out to Kasey, Deante, and Rob. Thanks, guys. read less
1iar S.11 months ago -
Our move was done by David, Tim P and Devan and was fantastic. They arrived on time, were extremely professional and done in a timely manner with the utmost of care to all of our belongings. I would highly recommend... read moreOur move was done by David, Tim P and Devan and was fantastic. They arrived on time, were extremely professional and done in a timely manner with the utmost of care to all of our belongings. I would highly recommend Summit Moving to anyone for their next move read less
Kim H.1 year agoThe move went on without any hiccups. The movers -John Schaar, Smitty and David- were particularly helpful and patient. I highly recommend Summit Moving and these guys.
Jewell Cardwell WilliamsJewell C.1 year agoUsed them for two cross country moves this past summer. They contact with Wheaton for those and both crews did a good job. Two of the movers drive your items so some of the same people on other side. They... read moreUsed them for two cross country moves this past summer. They contact with Wheaton for those and both crews did a good job. Two of the movers drive your items so some of the same people on other side. They use locals to help them. Our estimates were pretty accurate. One a bit higher and one a bit lower. No complaints there. Not one thing was broken. They do combine with other loads if room but everything was marked and we didn't miss an item. We quoted pods but once you add in the help, you have to hire, and storage, prices were equal. Summit did it all, less stress. Less expensive than I thought it was going to be. Items arrived in a week. Good communication from Wheaton and a summit through move. Liked having a local contact. read less
Amy C.1 year ago