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Messina to Lead CORT Trade Show Furnishings Sales

May 5, 2014  by in Executive Changes, Industry, Rent-To-Own   

Messina is based in Las Vegas and is responsible for the entire sales organization nationwide. 

Messina has been active in hospitality sales marketing for 28 years. Prior to joining CORT, Messina served as president of JCM Consulting, a company he founded to assist hotel owners and operators improve the performance of their hospitality investment. Messina also previously served as vice president of sales and marketing with Hilton Worldwide. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University. 

“CORT is excited to welcome Joe to our expanding management team,” said Mike Davis, group vice president for CORT Trade Show & Event Furnishings. “Joe’s leadership, energy and experience will contribute to our continued focus on providing a great customer experience and delivering new products and services to meet their growing needs nationwide.” 

CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading provider of furniture rental and transition services with more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom and partners in more than 70 countries.