CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, CORT, the nation’s leading provider of furniture rental and transition services, announced the retirement of Michael, ‘Mike’ Connors, senior vice president of real estate, following 37 years of service. In this role, Mike has managed the strategic planning, acquisition, development, and leasing of real estate properties across CORT. J.T. Marcum, CORT’s corporate vice president, will assume Mike’s duties alongside his oversight of global supply chain, product development, housewares distribution, and new business strategy.
"Mike is leaving a legacy of service and accomplishments within our organization anyone would be proud of. For over thirty-seven years Mike was instrumental in our growth and acquisition strategy. We simply would not have been as successful without his expertise, guidance, and passion for ensuring we made the right choices in real estate,” said Mike Davis, President and Chief Operating Officer. “We wish Mike the best in his next chapter and are immensely grateful for his dedication and commitment to our team members, customers and our company.”
Mike first joined CORT in 1986 when it was part of Mohasco, first as manager of real estate before ascending to his most recent role as senior vice president leading a team that oversees all real estate owned and leased by CORT. Mike was responsible for overseeing the design of all facilities as well as services and component purchasing. In addition, Mike managed construction, facility repairs and renovation, and payments for all leased and owned facilities and automobiles.
“Being a part of CORT has given me exposure to some of the industry’s brightest individuals working to ensure next-generation experiences and outcomes for our clients,” said Mike. “It’s been an honor to serve alongside my colleagues every day to deliver the highest quality of service and organization across our real estate and facilities.”
Prior to CORT, Mike worked at Mobil Oil Corporation as a marketing representative before a promotion to real estate representative and then analyst. Outside of work, Mike spends time on his local school board and as co-chair of the membership committee of Industrial Asset Management Council’s (IAMC), the leading association of industrial asset management and corporate real estate executives, and recently completed a three-year term on their Board of Directors. In addition, he has served on the Customer Advisory Board of the largest owner and developer of industrial real estate. Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing from Michigan State University and is based out of Virginia with his wife and three children.
About CORT
CORT, a part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation’s leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring, office space occupancy technology and other services. With more than 100 locations including offices, distribution centers, furniture rental showrooms, and furniture outlets across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom, and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT’s breadth of services and companywide commitment to making a house a home, an office a great place to work and an event a memorable celebration. For more information, please visit www.cort.com.
