John Kazanjian was born near Boston into an Armenian family, immigrants who came to the US during the first half of the 20th century to pursue the American dream. Entrepreneurship is his passion and in his blood!

After moving to California for high school and 2 years at UCSB, he transferred to Michigan and graduated in 1985 with a degree in Economics. He worked for five years in sales and marketing before launching John's Pack & Ship with his wife Michelle (UM Nursing) in 1990.

John’s Pack & Ship primarily serves students on the UM Ann Arbor campus offering storage, shipping, and moving services to students year-round.

In 2000 he started Busybody’s Student Laundry and in 2005 Budget truck rentals was added. JPS still offers over-the-counter packing and shipping.

If you call during the move in or move out season it’s very likely you’ll be speaking with John directly. He really enjoys reconnecting with his east and west coast roots through the Pack & Ship’s moving services. He and credits the moms of his customers for many of the changes and innovations made over the years, in particular the laundry and popular “John’s Moms” premium packing service.