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Devin Beasley

Executive Director Capital Markets
Recreational Property Advisors
Cushman & Wakefield

Devin is the Executive Director of Cushman & Wakefield’s Recreational Property Advisors team. Specializing in RV and boat storage, marinas and RV resorts, he has extensive experience partnering with both private and institutional clients in both an advisory and transactional capacity. His client-first approach enables the growth of long-lasting relationships while providing the best strategic short- and long-term plans specific to each investor.

John Bilton

Western Regional Sales Director
Nokē Smart Entry
Janus International Group

John is the Western Regional Sales Director of Nokē Smart Entry for Janus International Group. He joined the Janus/ Noke team in December 2018, immediately following the Janus acquisition of Nokē. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of the Storage of America team, bringing increased efficiencies in entitlements, sourcing, relationship management and strategy. John is a member of the TSN Advisory Board.

Mark Dirato

Director of Project Management
Baja Construction Co., Inc.

With 40+ years of experience, Mark has built dozens of Class A RV/boat storage facilities across the country. As a national expert in steel canopy construction, he’s worked extensively with Baja Construction customers on projects that have shaped industry standards. Mark and his team ensure customers develop successfully with confidence, avoiding common pitfalls to achieve exceptional results.

Greg Ellsworth

President
Self-Storage Consulting Group

Greg founded Self Storage Consulting Group (SSCG) in 2008. He discovered that designing a facility from an operator’s perspective allows for reduced long-term overhead and operational deficiencies, which play a pivotal role in establishing higher values. Greg has demonstrated his understanding of the storage industry by developing a group of companies that have tremendous synergy that adds value to any storage project.

Andrew Jones

Vice President | Truck Parking Club
Owner | OTR Truck Parking

Andrew has been in the self-storage business for the last decade working for Yardi, Extra Space and JustStorage before co-founding OTR Truck Parking, where he remains co-owner. He currently serves on the Toy Storage Nation Advisory Board in addition to serving as Vice President of Property Member Optimization at Truck Parking Club, the largest truck parking marketplace in the United States that connects truckers with secure parking spaces for hourly-to-monthly needs.

Steve Lucas

CEO and Managing Partner
The Storage Group®

Steve is the CEO and Managing Partner of The Storage Group®, an award-winning digital marketing agency for the storage industry. He leads the company in delivering innovative products and services, with an emphasis on customer experience. Steve helped introduce ClickandStor™, the storage industry’s first online rental tool. He is also a respected public speaker and serves on several industry association boards and committees.

Aric Nissen

Chief Executive Officer
Baja Construction Co., Inc.

With 30+ years of experience growing and scaling businesses, Aric is a seasoned leader in renewable energy and construction. He co-founded EnergyTek, which develops/invests in innovative solar solutions, and is CEO of Baja Construction, specializing in design, engineering and installation of solar carports and canopy RV/boat storage. Baja’s experienced team and construction crews deliver high-quality, tailored solutions that drive success.

Michelle Otto

President & CEO
6Storage

Michelle brings more than 20 years of self-storage experience to 6Storage. As founder, owner, and Director of Sales, she leads with industry insight, passion, and a commitment to helping operators succeed. Her leadership has helped shape 6Storage into a trusted, all-in-one software solution for storage operators worldwide.

Bishesh Shrestha

Senior Vice President Self Storage Financing
Live Oak Bank

Bishesh is a senior loan officer with Live Oak Bank. He is a dedicated lender in the self-storage space and has been working in the industry since 2016. As a senior loan officer, he is responsible for evaluating, qualifying and structuring self-storage deals. Bishesh works with borrowers across the country to secure self-storage and RV/boat storage financing using various loan products, including conventional bank debt, SBA and USDA loans. and canopy RV/boat storage. Baja’s experienced team and construction crews deliver high-quality, tailored solutions that drive success.

Nathaniel Trone

Senior Manager of Business Development
Alchemy Insurance Solutions

Nathaniel is the Senior Manager of Business Development at SBOA Insurance Services, which is powered by Alchemy Insurance Solutions. With nearly a decade of experience in client management and sales, he leads growth across the award-winning SBOA Tenant Insurance Program as well as property and liability solutions tailored for RV/boat storage and self-storage operators. Nathaniel works closely with owner-operators nationwide to simplify onboarding, improve revenue outcomes and ensure compliance, helping them offer strong protection while reducing day-to-day operational lift.

Jo Beth White

President
Development Services Inc.

With over 40 years of experience in construction and development, Jo Beth heads the feasibility division for Development Services Inc. Her expertise helps to provide balanced, well-thought-out reports that are reality-driven and integrity-based. In addition to site-specific studies, using a reverse analytical study, she has developed a program to assist developers in finding viable areas.