about Dawson Relocation Services team

About us

I founded Dawson Relocation Services in 2008 – because I understood that downsizing and moving a lifetime is overwhelming and emotional. I wanted to create a way to honor the emotions while helping to manage the logistics of this change.

Over time, many of the families that we helped with relocation services returned to us for help managing the emotional and complex process of sorting through the homes of their loved ones when they passed away. We developed a means for guiding people through this, and this has become Dawson Estate Services.

Now, as the Boomer generation has expanded our vision of what getting older can look like, we were inspired to expand our services to keep up. Dawson @ Home was born. This allows us to serve people who with some adjustment, can stay in the home they love.

Dawson Relocation Services - senior movers

What makes this work truly special to us, is that we get to know you  – we learn who you are and what is important to you. We become part of your team. We take a hands-on approach and work with you to help create the best version of your home.

As a small business owner, this is the approach I take too. I love the challenge of running a business, and working with my team. I am a leader in professional organizations, National Association of Senior Move Managers and Illinois Continuity of Care – Chicago Chapter. And yet, I still meet regularly with clients and work directly with them on their projects. It is important to me to stay connected to what truly matters about this business, helping people navigate the changes.

Our team is made up of people who are creative, thoughtful and organized.  They are trained and committed to working with you efficiently and with care. We have the resources and experience to make your decisions happen. Whatever it takes, we want your home to work for you.

The Margit Novack Award for Excellence in Senior Move Management

The Margit Novack Award for Excellence in Senior Move Management

In November 2023, Marnie Dawson was awarded The Margit Novack Award for Excellence in Senior Move Management. About the award: “Recipients of the Margit Novack Award have demonstrated contributions that significantly and consistently impact the advancement and/or recognition of the Senior Move Management profession through service to the National Association of Senior Move Managers. Additionally, recipients have advanced their organization mission and demonstrated sound business practices while showing exemplary leadership and involvement in their community, their business and NASMM.”


We are honored and thrilled to be a part of this profession, and very proud of our founder Marnie.