Mobile Mini Appoints Phillip Hobson Executive Vice President, Operations

Mobile Mini this week appointed Phillip Hobson executive vice president, operations to succeed chief operating officer Jody Miller who has decided to leave the company at the end of April. Hobson previously served as senior vice president, operations – northern division at RSC Holdings until it was acquired by United Rentals in April 2012.

Hobson will assume responsibility for the company’s North American operations as of April 11 and will report to Erik Olsson, president and CEO.

“Phil has a long and successful track record in the rental industry and we are very pleased he has accepted this crucial role with Mobile Mini,” Olsson said. “Phil has demonstrated experience in sharpening operating focus and achieving strong sustained financial growth, which has earned him a well deserved reputation for excellence. Combining his experience with the company’s proven business model will produce significant opportunities for creating value for shareholders, servicing our customers, and engaging our employees.”

Hobson served as RSC’s senior vice president, operations – northern division from 2009 until 2012, during which he was responsible for more than $700 million in annual total revenues, 190 rental locations across the Northern U.S. and Canada, 1,800 employees and $1.1 billion in rental assets. From 2007 to 2009, Hobson was RSC’s senior vice president, corporate operations where his duties included responsibility for marketing, IT, purchasing, fleet management, its customer care call center, operational excellence, national accounts and mergers and Acquisitions. Hobson joined RSC in 1998 and served in various financial roles of increasing responsibility until becoming involved in operations in 2005.

“We have assured a smooth transition by having Phil and Jody work side by side for a period of time,” Olsson said. “On behalf of the company I want to thank Jody for all his hard work, dedication and strong contributions over the years at Mobile Mini.”

Tempe, Ariz.-based Mobile Mini is a leading provider of portable storage solutions. For more information, visit www.mobilemini.com.