PODS ® Inc. Announces the Appointment of Darrin Campbell, SVP for Rapid Response Disaster Recovery and Global Expansion Strategies

Business Wire, Sept 16, 2005

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. -- PODS, Inc. ("PODS"), a leading provider of mobile storage and moving solutions for residential and business customers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Darrin Campbell to the Executive Management team of PODS. Immediate responsibilities include leading the disaster recovery efforts underway by PODS newly formed Rapid Response Division. Currently, PODS Rapid Response teams work with local law enforcement and government agencies to provide assistance following a national disaster. The team transports ice, water and other essential supplies to disaster areas and then transports inventory, equipment, important documents etc. to a PODS storage facility for short, long-term or interim storage. Darrin will also manage PODS inter-franchise (long-distance moving) business and explore global expansion opportunities.

Peter S. Warhurst, President and CEO of PODS, said: "I am extremely pleased to welcome Darrin to the PODS organization. His overall career experience will provide PODS with the business advantage necessary to overcome recovery obstacles associated with national disasters around the country and continue current global expansion efforts."

PODS revolutionized the moving and storage industry by originating the concept of transporting mobile storage containers. The convenient, cost-effective service is unique in that the patented hydraulic lift system is available only with PODS. The system is designed to significantly reduce shift in contents and securely transport PODS brand containers to a warehouse or from state to state. Sturdy, weather-resistant PODS brand containers (partially full) are specially designed to withstand a wind velocity of up to 110 miles per hour.

Today, the PODS network has over 74,000 PODS brand containers in service accommodating over 375,000 customers in 45 states. PODS has performed over 38,500 inter-franchise relocations.