Self Storage Association (SSA) Young Leaders Group

The Self Storage Association (SSA) Young Leaders Group is so flattered and excited to be featured in this month's issue of MSM! ?? Check out this great article that highlights our rockstar Senate and all of the reasons the YLG provides such a great pipeline to the future leaders of the storage industry. If you're not subscribed to Messenger or not a member of the Young Leaders Group - what are you doing?! Get involved (with both) today! ? #SelfStorage #StorageMessenger #YoungLeadersGroup

?? Family portrait or your 2025 Self Storage Association (SSA) Young Leaders Group Senate? (If you said the latter, you are correct ?). This team is still blown away at the participation of the YLG members yesterday at our networking and panel event! From all of us at the YLG, we want to thank all of the members, sponsors, and panelists for making our event such a huge success. ?? We are already so excited to see you in September for the Self Storage Association (SSA) - USA 50th Anniversary Conference in Vegas! ? Until then, we'll continue to work as a YLG to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Here's to a year ahead filled with collaboration, growth, and new opportunities. Cheers! ?? #Leadership #YoungLeaders #FutureForward #SelfStorage #SelfStorageAssociation

?? Today we held our Self Storage Association (SSA) Young Leaders Group Networking and Panel Event hosted by the Self Storage Association (SSA) - USA and what a success! ?? It was such an inspiring afternoon with a room FULL of the future leaders in storage engaging in thought provoking discussions with industry experts. Thank you to our YLG members, our panel, and everyone who participated in making this such a great event! Looking ahead, we’re excited for the Fall 50th Anniversary event in September—let's continue to drive the future of the self-storage industry forward together! ?? #Networking #YoungLeaders #SelfStorageAssociation

?? Attention Self Storage Association (SSA) Young Leaders Group ?? Join us at the YLG Networking Event & Panel during the Self Storage Association (SSA) - USA Spring Conference & Trade Show this week! ?? ?? Wednesday, March 12th ?? 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM This is an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with industry peers and seasoned professionals. Whether you're looking to expand your network, gain insights, or take the next step in your self-storage career, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Tag your storage bestie (under 40, sorry!!) who should join you! Let’s make the most of this time together. See you there! ?? #SSA #SSASpring25 #YLGNetworking #SelfStorage #LeadershipDevelopment

?? ATTN YLG - We are less than a week away! Join us for the YLG Networking Event & Panel next week in Orlando ?? This event is the perfect chance to engage with industry peers, gain insights from thought leaders, and expand your professional network. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, this is an event you won’t want to miss! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors: ?? Kiwi Ii Construction Inc ?? Supply Side ?? nodaFi Your support makes events like this possible! ?? ?? Wednesday, March 12th - 1:30PM - 3PM ?? Location: Rosen Shingle Creek Conference Center, Gatlin E5 Don't miss out—join us next week to be apart of the future of storage! ?? #YLG #Networking #Leadership #YoungLeaders #CareerGrowth

?? Announcing our star-studded panel for our Spring Self Storage Association (SSA) - USA YLG event on Wednesday, March 12th at 1:30PM... Join our dynamic panel of YLG Alumni Melissa Stiles, MBA, Holly Fiorello, Travis Morrow, and Luke Elliott as they share their experiences, challenges, and the opportunities they've unlocked in the evolving world of storage. We are so lucky to have such influential YLG Alumni to foster innovation, collaboration, and career growth in the industry! We'll see you there! ?? #YoungLeaders #StorageInnovation #FutureofStorage

?? More Behind the Scenes! ?? Check out our Marketing and Communications Committee connecting and gearing up for the Annual Spring Conference for the Self Storage Association (SSA) Young Leaders Group! ???? From crafting engaging content to recruiting more YLG members, our volunteer committees are dedicated to making sure the young leader experience is bigger, better, and more impactful than ever! ?? #YoungLeaders #SpringConference #Marketing #Membership #LeadershipInAction #Networking #VolunteerPower

? Get Ready for an Unforgettable YLG Networking Event & Panel! ?? An afternoon of inspiration, connections, and opportunities awaits! Whether you're looking to expand your network, gain industry insights, or simply have a great time with like-minded professionals, this event is for YOU! ?? Wednesday, March 12th ? 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ??? Raffle Prizes (word on the street is if you bring a friend, you get an extra entry!) ?? Meaningful Networking ?? Inspiring Conversations #YoungLeaders #NetworkingEvent #Leadership #CareerSuccess #GrowthMindset #ProfessionalDevelopment

??Yesterday Jamie Boros and I kicked off our first Self Storage Association (SSA) Young Leaders Group committee meeting for the Membership/sponsorship committee! We are so excited to have our amazing team with Efrain Carlos Fernandez De La Garza, Cory Bonda, Rodolfo Ramirez ??, Amird Caballero, Cassie Dodgen, and Taylor Johnson! ?? Each person above brings a new and unique perspective on the storage industry, from operations to technology. The purpose of the YLG is simple- bring industry leaders together to collaborate and create valuable connections ?? We are so excited for our Spring event in Orlando! Who will be there?! #youngleadersgroup #SSA #SpringConference25 #networking #growth

Only 18 days before you get to see these smiling faces at the Self Storage Association (SSA) - USA Spring Conference, so here's something to make the anticipation a little more fun. Say "hello" to our final new Self Storage Association (SSA) Young Leaders Group senate member - Stefan Touhey! ?? ?? Emoji that you use the most: ?? ?? What do you do in storage and how long have you been in the industry? I am a Regional Sales Manager at StoragePRO? Management, Inc. and been with the company for a little over 5 years. ??♂? What’s your professional superpower, and how did you discover it? My professional superpower is making friends out of everyone. Whether it is with a prospect, client or industry friend, I always try to keep an open mind and find ways to stay connected with others. It has paid dividends thus far! ?? What’s one book or podcast that you can't get enough of? Book: Shoe Dog Podcast: Pardon My Take Show (for extra credit): Severance ?? What’s one thing about you that surprises people when they learn it? I have a twin sister! ??