Paula Johnston Newell

Chief Operating Officer at CORT Business Services Corporation

Paula Johnston Newell has extensive work experience in the furniture rental industry. Paula worked for CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, for over two decades in various senior leadership roles. Their most recent position was Executive Vice President- Operations, where they oversaw the company's transition services, furniture rental, and other offerings. Prior to this role, Paula served as the Executive Vice President- Sales & Operations East Coast and Vice President National Accounts at CORT. Paula also held the position of Vice President-Strategic Business Development and Regional Vice President- Sales. Before joining CORT, Paula worked at Levitz Furniture as an Operations, Sales, and Merchandising Manager.

Paula Johnston Newell obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies with a focus on Administration from California State University-San Bernardino. Paula completed their undergraduate studies from 1986 to 1990.

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  • Chief Operating Officer

    February 1, 2024 - present

  • Executive Vice President Operations

    January, 2021

  • Executive Vice President Sales Operations East Coast

    January, 2018

  • Vice President National Accounts

    January, 2016

  • Vice President Strategic Business Development

    July, 2012

  • Regional Vice President Sales

    November, 2009

  • Area Manager

    December, 1998