ABOUT LACMA

Rooted in
Latin America,
Connected Globally

A democratic Latin American association founded in 1969, recognized as a leading and respected organization in the industry. Known for its clear purpose, strong values, and commitment to innovation, LACMA focuses on continuous improvement and embodies the warm, friendly spirit of Latin America. Its 190+ members include renowned international moving companies from Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond.

LACMA world

What Drives Us

MISSION

To strengthen the business development of the Latin American and Caribbean international moving companies, through the integration between themselves and the world.

VISION

To always be the leading Latin American association in services that add value to its members and a constantly evolving worldwide benchmark.

OBJECTIVES

Active

Companies located in Latin America or the Caribbean region that are actively engaged in the business of international moving and packing, with their own personnel, transportation, and storage facilities.

Associate

Companies located outside the Latin American & Caribbean region, engaging in international moving and packing.

Industry Suppliers

Companies that provide useful goods and services to the members (service providers).

  • Pet relocation
  • Insurance companies
  • Software developers
  • Packing solutions
  •  and more!

Honorary Members

Persons who are designated as such by the General Assembly. Honorary membership shall be proposed by the Board of Directors or by an Active Member for having rendered outstanding services to LACMA or for work in support of the goals of the association. 

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Our Membership Categories

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Governance

LACMA is run according to its By-laws and Regulations, under the following representative lines:

General Assembly

The General Assembly is the association’s maximum authority; it’s made up of the Active, Associate, and Industry Supplier Members.

Central to the association’s decision-making, it approves budgets, fees, policies, and Board matters, and may amend the By-laws or decide on structural changes. Active Members have full voice and voting rights; Associate Members have vote in most cases, but only voice on key matters such as By-law amendments and Board elections; Industry Supplier Members have voice only.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the executive body of the association, composed of six members. The members of the Board of Directors shall be elected position by position by the General Assembly, every two (2) years.

Its responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with the By-laws
• Managing finances and staff
• Calling and leading General Assemblies
• Presenting reports and budgets
• Appointing committees and filling vacancies

Permanent Secretariat

Located in Panama and led by a General Manager appointed by the Board. The Secretariat/Office oversees the day-to-day operations of the association.

The General Manager is responsible for administering the Permanent Secretariat, supporting the Board and President, ensuring compliance with the By-laws and Regulations, advising on relevant matters, and managing meeting protocols, minutes, and official documentation.

The office manages procedures such as applications, claims, advertising, training, etc.

Committees

The Board of Directors may establish Permanent, Special, or Coordinating Committees to support the association’s work.

Current Committees & Commissioners

Director in Charge:

Santiago Bosch

LIFT VAN INTERNATIONAL
, Argentina

Commissioners:

Miguel A. FlórezAVIOMAR, Colombia

Laura Ganon – FINK MOBILITY, Brazil

Lucrecia Sikora – ALLIED INTERNATIONAL, USA

Director in Charge:

Santiago Bosch – Lift Van International, Argentina

Commissioners (Active Ex-Presidents):

Carlos Jose Zúñiga – MUDANZAS MUNDIALES, Costa Rica

Vicente Avalos – INSA, Ecuador

Jorge F. Ribera – EXPRINTER LIFTVANS BOLIVIA, Bolivia

Mario Albarracín – URUVAN TRANSPORT, Uruguay

Felice Snider, Jr. – AVIOMAR, Colombia

Luis Silva – UNIPACK, Chile

Laura Ganon – FINK MOBILITY, Brazil

Andrea Bacigalupi – SERVIMEX, Paraguay

Walter M. Laffitte – CANAL MOVERS & RELOCATIONS CORP., Panama

Sebastián Laporta- WARD VAN LINES, Chile

Miguel A. Flórez – AVIOMAR, Colombia

Santiago Bosch – LIFT VAN INTERNATIONAL, Argentina

Director in Charge:

Holly Rincón – CLOVER INTERNACIONALVenezuela

Commissioners:

Mario Torres – CROWN RELOCATIONS, Mexico

Marcela Balderas – MOVING MEXICO RELOCATION, Mexico

Walter Laffitte – CANAL MOVERS & LOGISTIC CORP., Panama

Director in Charge:
John Seal – Hilldrup, USA

Commissioners:

USA & Canada
Lucrecia Sikora – Allied International, USA
Daniel Renaud – Armstrong International, Canada

Europe
Inés Tabuenca – SIT Spain, Spain
Julieta Vangeli – Trallero International, Spain

Asia & Oceania

 

Africa & Middle East

Zulfiker Hasis – Delight International Movers, UAE
Alfred Debbas – O.D. DEBBAS, Lebanon
Thomas de Mallmann – AGS Group, Africa

Board of Directors

Period 2026 – 2028

Patrick Heinimann

PRESIDENT
INTERMUD
Guatemala

Patrick Ohara

VICEPRESIDENT
MUDANZAS GOU
Mexico

Raphael Bignami

TREASURER
SIRVA
Brazil

Malena Larrambebere

SECRETARY
LIFT VAN INTERNATIONAL
Argentina

Gus Sunwoo

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
ASIAN TIGERS GROUP
Singapore

Holly Rincon

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
CLOVER INTERNACIONAL
Venezuela

Meet Our Office Staff

Evelyn de Jaén

GENERAL
MANAGER

Laura Billingslea

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
DESING & COMMUNICATIONS

Glendy Castillo

ACCOUNTANT

Migdalia Morán

ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT

LACMA Past Presidents

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