— Corporate Social Responsibility
Our
History.
2004 - Founded
Mason Awtry founded Rightsize Facility in Dallas, TX. First assignment: decommissioning of 3M+ sq. ft. of Enron office space throughout the US on behalf of Chevron/Texaco.
2004 - 2008
Relocated to Chicago's South Loop and rapidly expanded. The company begins offering remarketing services and grows from 500 to 11,000 sq. ft. of office and warehouse space.
2009 - 2010
Launch of Office Furniture Center — featuring pre-owned, refurbished, and new furniture. Rightsize acquires a 156,000 sq. ft. facility in Chicago as a full distribution, remarketing, and operational hub.
2010
Rightsize purchases a 150,000 square-foot facility in Chicago, which becomes its new distribution center, remanufacturing facility and operational office.
2013
Rightsize opens new Chicago sales and design center to better serve its business partners and corporate accounts located in the downtown area
2014
February 2014
Rightsize joins Chicago Bisnow at Creative Office Summit, discussing how new companies are setting up shops that are focused on productivity and not necessarily following the open-office trend.
May 2014
Rightsize announces acquisition of the assets of Modern Office Interiors, Inc., an independently operated office furniture dealership based on Naperville, and expands footprint in Chicago suburban market.
June 2014
Rightsize expands its reach with a new partnership with Global – The Total Office, a North American manufacturer of affordable office furniture for the corporate, healthcare, education and hospitality markets.
July 2014
Rightsize is among the first group of companies to participate in World Business Chicago’s Chicago Anchors for a Strong Economy (CASE) capacity building program.
September 2014
Rightsize sponsors the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo in Chicago and presented on workplace strategies that enhance employee performance, health and wellness.
Rightsize acquires the assets of Chicago-based start up, Quality Installation Services, which provided the delivery, installation and decommissioning of commercial office furnishings throughout the Midwest.
October 2014
Rightsize is the 2014 Presenting Sponsor for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Crain’s Small Business Week, highlighted by a full week of educational programming and networking for the local business community.
November 2014
Rightsize expands into Milwaukee metro region
2015
Rightsize launches presence in the Greater Detroit Area with the opening of its new Michigan Sales and Design Center in Southfield, Michigan.
2016
Rightsize introduces new brand identity, logo and website.
2017
Rightsize hits a milestone of 40,000 projects successfully completed and generates the most revenue in its history.
2018
Rightsize released VisionFX 2.0, a new version of its pioneering 3-D rendering mobile app. VisionFX 2.0 includes enhanced features such as overhead perspectives of an entire office space, upgraded graphics and improved scalability.
2019
Rightsize reached a milestone with more than 50,000 office expansion, relocation and downsizing projects completed.
2020
Rightsize launched an ecommerce platform to sell ‘work from home’ set-ups directly to consumers, prompted by the pandemic.
2021
Rightsize was selected as a 2021 Honoree for the Daily Herald Business Ledger’s Annual Awards for Business Excellence.
2022
Rightsize has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing over 85,000 office expansion, relocation, and downsizing projects. Moreover, the organization opened a new showroom and office in Michigan.
2023
January 2023
Rightsize launched a new industrial racking division after signing a distribution agreement with Interlake Mecalux, one of the leading materials handling product manufacturers worldwide.
July 2023
Rightsize's CEO Mason Awtry was selected as a 2023 Crain's Chicago Notable Leader in Sustainability.
December 2023
We successfully completed over 100,000 office expansion, relocation, and downsizing projects nationwide.
2024
January 2024
Rightsize Facility celebrates its 20th anniversary, reflecting on two decades of innovation, growth, and creating a better workplace for today’s workers, regardless of budget, through environmental consciousness and sustainable practices.
Strengthened our commitment to sustainability through our Sustainably Sourced initiative, a curated collection of beautiful office furniture products produced from manufacturers who share the same values as the Wurkwel Planet First objectives.
December 2024
We successfully decommissioned over 115 million square feet of commercial space, diverting significant waste from landfills and enabling eco-friendly transitions for our clients.
Partnered with EcoDrive to plant an incredible 10,625 trees, contributing to cleaner air, cooler urban spaces, and the fight against climate change.
2025
February 2025
Unveiled our brand new, award-winning Chicago showroom, a dynamic space designed to inspire and engage. Showcasing the pinnacle of sustainable workplace design, every detail reflects our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and our Planet First mission.