Pictured: Our founder, Bill Jackson

About Transtions Group

We keep things personal. We’re on a first-name basis across the company, and every voice matters—whether it’s a big idea or a small concern. We empower our employee-owners to serve our customers and each other with care, creativity, and excellence. Because when you’re an owner, you take pride in everything you do.

Our Story

Transitions Group began with a single idea: to make temporary living feel more like home.

In 1985, company founder and CEO Bill Jackson—a Wichita native, U.S. Air Force veteran, and Wichita State University alumnus—launched Furniture Options with a small showroom in Wichita, Kansas. By 1990, the company expanded into temporary housing with the founding of Suite Options, now operating as Viciniti Corporate Housing, and most recently added Abode Home.

As the business grew, so did our reach. We opened offices in cities across the Midwest and South, eventually forming Transitions Group in 1997 as the umbrella company for our expanding family of brands.

Today, Transitions Group is home to:

  • Furniture Options – Flexible furniture rental packages for temporary transitions, typically delivered within 48 hours.

  • Viciniti – Fully furnished corporate apartments for stays of 30 days or more.

  • Abode Home – Stylish furniture rental you select to fit your lifestyle with no long-term commitments. Keep it. Exchange it. Return it. It’s your choice.

We’re headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, and serve 18 markets, including Austin, Baton Rouge, Dallas, Des Moines, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Little Rock, New Orleans, Northwest Arkansas, Oklahoma City, Omaha, San Antonio, Shreveport, St. Louis, Tulsa, and Wichita.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We believe our differences make us stronger. At Transitions Group, we want every employee-owner to feel seen, valued, and free to be themselves at work. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives—because a better workplace makes a better company.

Empowering customers to live & work with greater freedom.

Our Values

FAMILY
Respect the time, talent, and treasure of others.

INTEGRITY

Conduct ourselves with utmost character and honesty.

CARING

Value people over things.

HUMILITY

Be humble and aware of all things we don’t know.

Company History

Furniture Options

1985

In 1985 Bill Jackson signed an agreement to purchase a small furniture rental company named Marketplace Furniture founded in Wichita, KS. He eventually bought out his partner and renamed it FURNITURE OPTIONS.

Linens and More

1988

Furniture Options increased the type of rental offerings by adding housewares and linens to their product mix.

Suite Options Corporate Housing

1990

The company entered the Corporate and Temporary Housing market with they formed a new company called Suite Options serving the Wichita area.

First Expansion

1992

Our first big expansion outside the Wichita market occured in 1992 when Suite Options opened a location in Kansas City. That same year the Wichita office moved to our current location at 1336 E. Douglas.

Apartment Options & more new markets.

1993 – 1995

A new company, Apartment Options, opened in 1993 and specialized in apartment relocation. Suite Options expanded further, opening in multiple new markets from 1993 – 1995 including: Des Moines, Tulsa, and as a franchise in Jacksonville.

Purchased Thompson Crawley

1996

In 1996, Bill purchased Thompson Crawley a furniture rental competitor in Wichita. Many of the talented staff from Thompson Crawley came over as well and are still here today! 1996 also marked our first Leadership Planning Retreats.

Transitions Group Formed

1997

The company was growing rapidly and the need for a parent umbrella company for all the DBA's was formed and called Transitions Group - affectionately referred to as TG.

Furniture Options Expands. New Acquisitions

1998

The growth of Suite Options created a need for rental furniture in the new markets. In 1998, Furniture Options expanded to meet this need in both Kansas City and Des Moines. TG also acquired Corporate Lodging & Apartment Locators in Little Rock.

Rapid Growth

1999

1999 was a busy year. Furniture Options move into Oklahoma City and the Quad Cities. Tulsa operations were moved to OKC. TG acquired Bridgestreet Oklahoma City Corporate Housing, and New 2 You, a furniture clearance center was opened in Wichita.

Open. Close. Sell.

2000 – 2003

A whirlwind of activities occured in the first few years of the new century. Suite Options opened in Jacksonville. In 2000, Furniture Options opened in Peoria and Jacksonville, and Apartment Options was closed. Then in 2002, Furniture Options sold the operatinos in Quad Cities and Peoria. In 2003 Suite Options closed in Tulsa, moving all Oklahoma operations to Okalahoma City.

ExecuStay and ABODE

2004

TG had a very big year in 2004. Suite Options became an ExecuStay Marriott franchisee; changing the public persona to ExecuStay Midwest. This year also brought the acquisition of Executive Amenities in Dallas, and Furniture Options opened in Dallas. On the home front (Wichita), ABODE Home, a contemporary furniture retail store was built from the ground up in the former parking lot of Furniture Options.

ExecuStay Midwest Expands, ACI Founded

2005 – 2010

Suite Options (now ExecuStay Midwest) opened in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. ABODE Commercial Interiors began in 2008 providing unique office interiors in Wichita.

ABODE Venue

2010

Wichita was not quite ready for the contemporary styles of ABODE Home, but they loved the parties and concerts we threw. So in 2010, ABODE Home was tranformed into an event and wedding venue called ABODE Venue.

More Openings and a Closing

2011 – 2013

ExecuStay Midwest and Furniture Options opened locations in Omaha. Furniture Options expanded into New Orleans and Ft. Worth. Suite Options opened in Houston and Austin. In 2013, ACI Design Studio closed, allowing more time to be spend on Furniture Options which was growing rapidly.

Oakwood Worldwide

2014

Marriott International sold their ExecuStay division to the largest Corporate and Temporary Housing provider in the world: Oakwood Worldwide. In 2014, ExecuStay Midwest became a franchisee of Oakwood Worldwide and acquired the rights to the Oakwood franchise in our northern region.

Employee Ownership!

2014

On July 31, 2014, Transitions Group officially became an Employee Owned Company, as an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). The employees "own it" and have a vested interest in the success of the company and the servcie to our clients.

New CEO and President

2015

Founder and President Bill Jackson, moved into semi-retirement in 2015 and became CEO of Transitions Group. Barney Lehnherr became president of TG, and Brent Dorrah moved into Barney's former postion as VP of the Furniture Division.

Key Changes in Leadership Roles

2018

Gabriel Wacker assumes responsibilities as Vice President of Sales for Transitions Group. Brad Burleson and Amy Schroeder begin new roles as Regional Operations Managers for ExecuStay Midwest. With a combined experience of 39 years, the three will be responsible for continued success of the corporate housing business and optimizing sales for new growth.

Expansion Amidst COVID

2020

Like everyone else, Transitions Group struggled with the reality of Covid, but found ways to persevere and even grow. Prior to Covid, Gabriel Wacker assumed the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. During this time Oakwood Worldwide sold the ExecuStay franchise to Dwellworks, making ExecuStay Midwest our sole corporate housing brand. ES expanded into new markets including New Orleans, Shreveport, and Baton Rouge.

Furniture Options Reveals New Look

2021

In October of 2021, Furniture Options unveiled their new brand identity with a new logo designed by Marketing and Creative Director, Karen Cundiff. The new logo along with a brand-new website evoke the fashion forward spirit of the company and will now cater to those who don’t want to be tied down to material things like furniture ownership. Furniture Options rental furniture give the digital nomads a way to Subscribe to Freedom® so they Own Less. Do More.

Big Changes in ExecuStay Leadership Team

2022

Piper Ayala, Vice President of ExecuStay Midwest, announces retirement plans at the end of 2022, and stays on in an advisory capacity to new Vice President Lynda Najera. Lynda brings 27 years of experience to her new role. Her career began in Wichita, Kansas, with Furniture Options, the furniture rental side of Transitions Group. Several years later, she transitioned to the corporate housing side to manage their entry into the Texas market. Craig Hufft will take over as Operations Manager for the South Region, and Elida Fragozo will step into the role of Assistant Operations Manager.

ExecuStay Receives CHPA Accreditation

August 2022

ExecuStay earns CHPA’s (Corporate Housing Providers Association) Accreditation. CHPA’s Accreditation program elevates corporate housing companies above the competition by highlighting our commitment to professional business practices, and shows ExecuStay’s qualifications to handle even the most difficult situations. ExecuStay is honored to join this elite group.

ExecuStay Rebranded as Viciniti

March 2023

ExecuStay was a perfect fit for the time, and we've built a lot of value to the name. Unfortunately, we do not own the rights to the ExecuStay name. As an employee-owned company, we decided to have a brand name that we own. Something we can continue to grow for another 30+ years: a more connected brand that is forward-thinking for a digital nomad generation. That is why in January 2023, we are rebranding our company to Viciniti, a brand that will add value to our clients and to our employee-owners.

Abode Home Reinvented and Reintroduced

January 2024

Abode Home launched to offer stylish, high-quality furniture through flexible monthly payments—making it easier to live well without the burden of ownership. With a focus on reuse and sustainability, Abode helps reduce waste by keeping furniture in homes, not landfills. Own Less. Do More.

Viciniti Named CHPA Company of the Year

February 2024

Viciniti was honored to receive the 2024 Tower of Excellence Award from the Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) for Company of the Year in our revenue category. This accolade reflects our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation in the corporate housing sector, underscoring our mission to provide unparalleled service and accommodations to our corporate clients and every individual guest.