COLLEGE PARK, Ga., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul Company of Western Georgia today announced the promotion of Jorge Ryce to president. Ryce brings more than 14 years of U-Haul experience to his new position, where he will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the company, including truck, trailer and storage rentals.

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"Jorge has worked a variety of positions over his 14 year career," affirmed Area District Vice President (ADVP) Doug Weston. "I know that with his knowledge and drive he will be very successful as a leader of U-Haul Company of Western Georgia."

Ryce began his U-Haul career in November 1994 as a customer service representative (CSR) for the Northeast Expressway U-Haul Center and was promoted to general manager (GM) two years later. From April 1998 until his promotion to president, Ryce held various managerial positions which included: truck sales manager for the U-Haul Truck Sales Lot, GM of the Jimmy Carter U-Haul Center and the Pleasant Hill U-Haul Center, senior manager, marketing company storage manager (MCSM) and field relief manager (FRM) of U-Haul Company of Central Georgia. Today, Ryce will oversee U-Haul operations for Western Georgia.

"I will build a strong team to provide 5-Star service to my customers," Ryce stated. "I have a very knowledgeable, well-rounded group of team members who care. I am excited to be taking on this active role in the further development of my team."

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Since 1945, U-Haul has been the best choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 15,800 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 101,000 trucks, 76,000 trailers and 34,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 395,000 rooms and approximately 35 million square feet of storage space at nearly 1,090 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues as one of the nation's largest retailers of propane.

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    U-Haul Public Relations
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