Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services has named Charles “Chico” LeClaire as its top self-storage investment specialist for 2007. LeClaire, who has received this honor from the company every year since the award’s inception in 2003, is senior vice president of investments in the Denver office. The designation reflects his transaction expertise, understanding of the national market and dedication to client service.

LeClaire joined the company in October 1990 and was promoted to his current position in January 2008. Last year, he facilitated transactions valued at nearly $103 million. They included included a $32 million self-storage portfolio in Oklahoma City, an $18.52 million facility in San Francisco, and an $8 million facility in Denver.

With more than 1,300 investment professionals in offices nationwide, Encino, Calif.-based Marcus & Millichap is the largest commercial real estate brokerage in the nation. In 2007, the firm closed $20.7 billion in transactions. For more information, visit www.marcusmillichap.com.