A Heart For Community: Lifelong Salinas Resident Celebrates Five Years With PODS

Online, February 17, 2011 (Newswire.com) - (MONTEREY, Calif.) - You would think after nearly 45 years as a resident of Salinas, Alex Fragoso has met just about everyone in the community, yet this is precisely what he looks forward to most in his daily responsibilities as a territory manager for PODS of Monterey County.

Celebrating five years with the company, Fragoso said working with PODS ® has provided the opportunity to donate logistics services to local nonprofits and organizations that can benefit from portable storage services.

"I am most proud of how PODS contributes to our local communities in times of need," Fragoso said. "Our franchise has provided services to The Housing Authority, Women's Crisis Center, Salvation Army, St. Vincent De Paul Society, American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, local Boy Scout Troops, Salinas United Business Association, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, American Red Cross, Friends of the SPCA and regional food banks."

In his personal time, Fragoso volunteers with the Salinas Police Athletic League, Monterey County Sheriff's Association and middle and high schools in Salinas and Monterey. He also enjoys being an active member of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and is committed to assisting organizers in the success of the annual California International Airshow and California Rodeo Salinas.

Married to Norma, he says both share a passion for customer service and a heart for their hometown, pitching in where they can to help make a difference.

About PODS of Monterey County
PODS of Monterey County opened a 20,000-sq.-ft. Storage Center in March, 2004. Built specifically for PODS, the facility provides secure storage for customers with 24/7 security alarm and video cameras. Coverage includes cities and counties located within a 120-mile radius from the Storage center.

About Storage Mobility
Storage Mobility is the largest independent provider of PODS Moving and Storage in the world. Since 2004, Storage Mobility has been serving the storage and moving needs of residents and businesses across the country from their 21 franchise locations since 2004.

In addition to providing exceptional moving and storage services, Storage Mobility is all about giving back. Storage Mobility and PODS support a number of different charities and community events that seek to enrich the lives of children and their families in the communities they serve.

Founded in 1998, PODS currently provides moving and storage services to a population of more than 245 million consumers and businesses, in 48 U.S. states, Canada, Australia and the UK, through its company-owned and independent franchise network. To date, the PODS network has completed more than 300,000 long-distance relocations, exceeded 1,600,000 deliveries and has nearly 141,000 PODS® containers in service.

PODS® secure containers are constructed of a steel frame and are available in three sizes: approximately 7-by-7-by-8 feet, 12-by-8-by-8 feet and 16-by-8-by-8 feet. The 12-foot and 16-foot containers have been tested to withstand winds of more than 110-mph when partially loaded. For more information or to schedule service, visit PODS.com or call 800-776-7637.