Former President of Starbucks U.S. Joins 1800-GOT-JUNK?

1800-GOT-JUNK? announced today it is handing the keys to the junk truck to former President of Starbucks U.S., Launi Skinner. In her role as President and Chief Operating Officer, Skinner will be responsible for driving revenues through the increased productivity of more than 300 existing Franchise Partners. Skinner will also lead the world’s largest franchise junk removal service toward future international expansion.

“I am thrilled to be part of a company that values people who are passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future growth of 1800-GOT-JUNK?,” said Skinner. “Together, leveraging the strong cultural foundation of the company and the shared success with our Franchise Partners, we will continue to build the brand in a meaningful and enduring way.”

1800-GOT-JUNK? Founder and CEO Brian Scudamore said after 19 years of running his company, including taking operations from a one-truck gig to a professional franchise system with sales of $125.7M, he is ready to move into a more traditional CEO role, leading the vision and culture of the company.

“I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to welcome Launi Skinner into the 1800-GOT-JUNK? family! Launi is an exceptional leader who will help develop and execute the plan for our wave of growth towards a billion in revenue,” said Scudamore, adding, “I greatly admire the Starbucks brand and consider hiring the former President of Starbucks U.S. a huge milestone in the history of 1800-GOT-JUNK?.”

A Starbucks partner for more than 14 years, Skinner began her career as a District Manager in B.C. Her leadership and organizational skills earned her the position of Vice President, Starbucks Coffee Canada. She later became Senior Zone Vice President for the Northwest U.S. Skinner was the Senior Vice President, Store Development U.S., opening in excess of 600 stores per year, managing the assets of more than 6,000 stores and leading global store design just prior to being promoted to President Starbucks U.S.