All About PODS
Our History
As firefighter and paramedic Peter Warhurst watched a boat get lifted by a hydraulic machine, he suddenly had his light bulb moment. Peter had seen too many families lose homes due to fire, struggling to find a way to keep their things safe and secure during a time of unexpected transition and need. He finally realized what they – and many others – needed: portable storage containers that move where you need them, when you need them.
And from that moment of inspiration, PODS was born. Thanks to Peter’s invention, containers could now be delivered straight to the consumer, and the moving and storage game would never be the same.
Timeline
PODS is founded in Largo, FL
PODS opens its first franchise in Sarasota, FL
Still privately owned, PODS hits a milestone – grossing more than $200 million in revenue
PODS goes international, expanding to Australia and Canada
PODS expands its container fleet to over 100,000 containers, cared for by over 1,000 employees
PODS is acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for more than $1 billion
PODS goes to Washington! While making some improvements to the White House, PODS are used to facilitate some storage needs.
PODS celebrates its 20th anniversary by ranking #1 in customer service for moving companies
PODS opens additional Customer Care location, and expands hours to better accommodate its growing nationwide base
PODS achieves another milestone - 4 million deliveries and 1 million long-distance moves and counting
Todays PODS
Like people, no two moves are the same. That’s what motivates PODS to provide a variety of customized, flexible storage and moving options for every customer. This pioneering spirit has always been a part of our company fabric.
In 1998, PODS pioneered portable storage, introducing the world to a brand new, flexible way to move and store. Now an industry leader, PODS provides residential and commercial services in 46 U.S. states, Canada, Australia, and the UK.
To date, the PODS network has completed more than 1.2 million long-distance moves, 5.4 million initial deliveries and has over 227,000 PODS containers in service.
Our mission
With PODS, it’s personal. Because we understand that it may be our name on the outside of the container, but it’s our customers’ lives inside the container. That’s why we take a customized approach to your moving and storage experience. This starts the moment you reach out to us and continues as we find the best solution to meet your needs.
We pride ourselves on providing the ultimate level of customer service. We deliver what we promise, which means clean containers, clear quotes, and timely communication along the way.
While we’re already recognized as leaders in our industry, we won’t settle for status quo and continue to look for new ways to raise the bar. It’s our personal mission to provide the best moving and storage experience to our customers.
Our Leadership Team
Kathy Marinello: President and Chief Executive Officer
Simon Gregorich: SVP and Chief Financial Officer
Simon Gregorich has been with PODS since January 2005 and currently holds the position of SVP, Chief Financial Officer. Prior to PODS, he was the VP of Finance for O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., a publicly traded automotive retailer. He also worked for Quality Distribution, Inc., a publicly traded trucking company, as their VP and Controller, and was the Controller for Discount Auto Parts, Inc. Simon also worked for Scotty’s as their Assistant Controller and began his financial career at Deloitte & Touche as an auditor.
Lisa Goettel: SVP, Human Resources
Lisa Goettel is an accomplished senior executive who has an extensive background in developing, coaching, and leading teams. She has experience in developing and implementing core programs in performance management and human resources planning. Her career spans 20 years in consumer and retail industries. Most recently, Lisa was SVP at ServiceMaster, where she was responsible for all areas of HR, including talent management, compensation benefits, payroll, HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems), employee relations, and HR operations.
Susan Jacobs: Chief Marketing Officer
Susan is an accomplished marketing leader with proven experience in driving global turnarounds through evidence-based commercial innovation, customer experience, and national advertising. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of Marketing for a late-stage insurance technology startup, where she successfully built and scaled the Marketing department to drive brand awareness and loyalty. Throughout her career, Susan has built a successful track record in creating industry-leading marketing strategies that enable brand growth and profitability while also increasing relevancy and brand engagement.
Lockwood Gray: SVP, Legal
Lockwood Gray is a tenured attorney with a wealth of experience in serving as a senior advisor and strategic business partner. Prior to joining PODS, Lockwood served as Counsel for GATX Corporation, from 2000 to 2004, providing legal advice and corporate governance on a wide variety of corporate, project and financial matters. Lockwood began his legal career at Annis, Mitchell, Cockey, Edwards & Roehn in 1994. He earned his JD in 1992 from Stetson University College of Law, his LLM from University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law in 1994 and his BA from the University of Florida in 1988.
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