PODS Moving and Storage Names Tony Virtue as U.S. Mountain Regional Manager

Online, March 13, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Tony Virtue, territory manager of PODS Reno, was recently promoted to mountain regional manager for Storage Mobility, the largest provider of PODS moving and storage services in the U.S.

Virtue oversees more than 20 employees at the six mountain region PODS franchise locations in Albuquerque, Boise, Boulder, Reno, Salt Lake City and Spokane. Virtue supports the franchise locations by managing marketing initiatives, overseeing workforce training, and improving day-to-day operations.

The Reno resident was originally hired in January of 2007 as PODS Reno territory manager. In that capacity, he received multiple safety awards as a leader within Storage Mobility's 21 franchise network. Opened only a year before, the Reno Storage Center is a 30,000 sq. ft climate and pest-controlled warehouse, serving a 100 mile radius surrounding Reno.

Prior to joining PODS, Virtue worked as operations manager for Mor Furniture for 6 years and with the United States Forest Service training in emergency personnel positions such as wilderness ranger, law enforcement officer and as a wild lands fire fighter.

"I love working for PODS," said Virtue. "PODS makes moving and storage an easy process. With families and businesses facing tighter budgets and added stress, it's more important than ever to have a dependable company moving and storing your valuables. I even used PODS when I moved, and I couldn't be more proud to work for such an efficient company."

As regional manager, Virtue hopes to help the mountain region increase profitability, excel in safety and customer service while increasing community involvement. He has been pivotal in forging relationships with a variety of Reno area nonprofits including: the Boys and Girls Club, the Reno-Tahoe Open and the Susan G. Komen race. An organization that PODS supports that is particularly near and dear to his heart is the Sparks Pop Warner football league, which his 11 year old son plays for.

About Storage Mobility
Storage Mobility, dba PODS®, has 21 franchise locations and is the world's largest independent provider of PODS Moving and Storage services for residential and commercial customers in the U.S. Areas served include California, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Pennsylvania and New York.

Founded in 1998, PODS currently provides moving and storage services to a population of more than 250 million consumers and businesses, in 48 U.S. states, Canada, Australia and the U.K., through its company-owned and independent franchise network. To date, the PODS network has completed more than 350,000 long-distance relocations, exceeded 1.8 million deliveries and has over 143,000 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. Newer PODS® containers have the same steel frame construction but are completely recyclable panels made of steel skins and a high-density polyethylene core. For more information or to schedule service, visit PODS.com or call 800-776-7637.