Clearwater, Florida, United States, December 2025 — PODS Enterprises, LLC, an industry leader that revolutionized the moving and storage category through its portable container service offerings, has announced that Lisa Goettel, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, will retire effective January 2, 2026, after 18 years of service to the company. The company has also announced the appointment of Laureen Druker as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective the same date.
During her tenure, Lisa Goettel played a central role in shaping PODS’ people strategy and guiding the organization through a period of significant growth and operational transformation. When she joined the company, PODS employed approximately 500 people and operated a largely franchise-based model. Under her leadership, the organization successfully navigated major acquisitions, evolved its culture, and expanded to more than 2,100 employees, with the majority of operations now corporate-owned. Her impact is reflected across talent development, employee support systems, and PODS’ people-first organizational philosophy.
Commenting on her retirement, Kathy Marinello, President and Chief Executive Officer of PODS, said:
“We are deeply grateful to Lisa for nearly two decades of dedicated leadership and service. Her vision and commitment to our people have been foundational to our success, and we wish her a wonderful and well-earned retirement.”
Laureen Druker brings more than 36 years of human resources experience to her new role as Chief Human Resources Officer. She joined PODS as a Senior HR Business Partner and progressed through leadership roles including Director and Vice President of HR Operations. Most recently, she oversaw HR Operations and Talent Acquisition, bringing a comprehensive and operationally focused approach to workforce strategy. Prior to PODS, Druker held leadership roles at McKinsey, where she developed deep expertise in talent management and employee experience.
Announcing her appointment, Kathy Marinello said:
“Laureen’s proven leadership and commitment to our people make her the ideal choice to lead our HR function as we continue to grow as a business and support our employees.”
Speaking on her appointment, Laureen Druker, Chief Human Resources Officer, PODS, said:
“I’m honored to step into this role and continue building on the incredible foundation Lisa has created. Our people are at the heart of everything we do at PODS, and I look forward to working with our teams to foster a culture where every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.”
In her new role, Druker will lead PODS’ human capital agenda, overseeing talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, culture, employee engagement, and total rewards. Her appointment reinforces PODS’ commitment to building a high-performing, people-centered organization aligned with its long-term growth strategy.
About PODS Enterprises, LLC
PODS is a trusted moving and storage leader with more than 25 years of experience. Since pioneering portable moving and storage in 1998, PODS has helped customers move at their own pace through flexible residential and commercial moving and storage solutions across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. With over seven million moves completed, PODS continues to redefine convenience and control in the moving and storage industry.
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