Solving Problems. It's In Our DNA
At MRG, solving problems is in our DNA. We love a challenge, so give us the best you’ve got! The more difficult the challenge, the more we are able to take off your plate. MRG has the “been there and done that t-shirts” and we apply best practices to common move characteristics and strategize the unique qualities of your project.
Integrity and positive attitudes are what drives our MRG team to execute the project and provide satisfaction beyond customer expectations.
Julie Walker
Founder
Julie Walker brings decades of experience leading complex, high-stakes relocations. She founded Move Resource Group to deliver a customer-centric relocation experience defined by clarity, discipline, and respect for client goals.
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Julie Walker brings decades of experience in relocation management and corporate move leadership. She began her career managing complex relocations from the client side, working within a major oil and gas organization on large-scale consolidation projects that required precision, coordination, and decisive execution. She has also worked as a NASA contractor, supporting sensitive relocations involving both antiquities and current Space Station equipment.
After gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of relocation projects, Julie founded Move Resource Group with a clear mission: to deliver a relocation experience that is truly customer-centric. Under her leadership, MRG has built a reputation for managing complex, high-stakes moves with clarity, discipline, and respect for the client’s goals.
Julie has served on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Professional Organizers, is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, and currently serves on a Goldman Sachs CEO Mentoring Board. Move Resource Group is an active member of The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce and Houston Relocation Professionals, and supports various community organizations.
Julie has led the relocation of a wide range of facilities and environments, including highly complex academic and research spaces such as the laboratories at Rice University’s Brockman Hall for Physics, one of the firm’s most notable projects.
Susette McSwain
Director of Operations
Susette McSwain has been an integral part of Move Resource Group since 2014 and plays a central role in keeping projects efficient, teams aligned, and clients supported with consistent, high-quality service.
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Susette McSwain has been an integral part of Move Resource Group since 2014 and serves as the company’s Director of Operations. She plays a central role in ensuring that projects are executed efficiently, teams remain aligned, and clients receive consistent, high-quality service throughout the relocation process.
With an extensive background in personnel management and operations, Susette has held multiple roles within MRG and brings a deep understanding of both internal operations and client-facing project management. When needed, she also works directly with clients as a project manager, providing hands-on leadership and oversight.
Her experience, organizational strength, and attention to detail make her a key driver of MRG’s ability to manage complex relocations smoothly and reliably.
Cheryl Barta
Sr. Project Manager
Cheryl has been a valued member of the MRG team since 2011, known for strong client relationships, exceptional attention to detail, and a high-energy approach that consistently exceeds customer expectations.
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Cheryl has been a valued member of the MRG team since 2011, quickly distinguishing herself by taking on two of MRG’s most historically significant projects—Rice University’s Brockman Hall for Physics and the New Parkland Hospital.
She consistently excels at building strong client relationships that result in long-lasting partnerships, and her attention to detail is second to none. Cheryl’s diverse background and leadership experience have enabled her to quickly understand the complex logistics and customer service needs of our clients.
She brings a strong passion for detail, a high-energy approach, and a genuine commitment to exceeding customer expectations. Throughout her tenure at MRG, Cheryl has maintained an exceptional client retention rate, generating significant repeat business.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Cheryl has an extensive record of community involvement, including work with Child Advocates, the Houston Zoological Society, and The Children’s Festival, as well as serving as a liaison for Dr. Rod Paige, former Houston ISD Superintendent.
Cheryl also served on the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) Speakers Committee, including roles as committee treasurer and three years as vice chairman overseeing trainers, evaluations, awards, recruitment, and downtown parade announcers. She is now a Lifetime Member of HLSR in recognition of more than 20 years of dedicated service.
Jay Jordan
Sr. Project Manager
Jay brings 25+ years across IT service management, operations, and facilities support—delivering practical, end-to-end solutions that help organizations run more efficiently and reliably.
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Jay’s experience includes hands-on facilities and project management, including building materials procurement, HVAC and construction maintenance, and support of large-scale office relocations. His unique blend of technical leadership and operational know-how allows him to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that help organizations operate more efficiently and reliably.
Jay is a seasoned IT and operations professional with over 25 years of experience in IT service management, process improvement, and facilities operations. He has led regional and global support teams, managed third-party IT contracts, resolved complex customer escalations, and driven service performance improvements through data-driven decision-making and clear communication.
Jay is an Army and Texas National Guard veteran (Combat Medic), Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo volunteer, leathercraft enthusiast, cattle handling volunteer, National Parks traveler, and an avid student of Texas and World War II history.
Steven Rickards
Sr. Project Manager
Steven brings a disciplined, end-to-end approach to complex facilities and relocation work—balancing scope, schedule, budget, and risk while protecting day-to-day business continuity.
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Steven Rickards joined our team in 2021 when he retired from the oil and gas industry. As a former client of ours, he always told us that he was going to come to work with our team when he retired—and he did!
Steven is an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record leading complex facilities, construction, and corporate relocation projects for organizations operating in technically and operationally demanding environments. With more than nine years focused on project management and over three decades of operational and systems leadership, he brings a disciplined, end-to-end approach to project delivery—balancing scope, schedule, budget, and risk while maintaining business continuity.
He has successfully managed multi-million-dollar renovations and new construction projects, coordinated large-scale workforce and laboratory relocations, and led cross-functional teams to deliver results on time and within scope.
Known for his practical leadership style and clear communication, Steven is highly effective at aligning stakeholders, managing vendors, and navigating project complexity without disrupting day-to-day operations. His background bridges facilities, IT, and operations—helping anticipate dependencies and mitigate risks that can derail projects.
Clients value Steven for his reliability, attention to detail, and ability to execute safely and efficiently—even in environments where uptime, precision, and coordination are critical. (Add: He’s also always the first to volunteer with Candlelighters and is deeply involved with HLSR community service.)
Project Managers & Organizing Team
Supporting MRG’s leadership team is a group of experienced project managers and professional organizers who work across both corporate and residential relocation initiatives. This team collaborates closely with Prévu Relocation Concierge Services, MRG’s residential move management division, to ensure seamless coordination and consistent service delivery.
Together, the MRG team provides support wherever it is needed—bringing structure, accountability, and expertise to every move.
Ready to Work With a Team You Can Trust?
From planning through execution, Move Resource Group brings structure, experience, and accountability to every relocation. Let’s talk about how we can support your next move.