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Patel Promoted to Rib Roof Sales Force

Ketan Patel was promoted to mid- Atlantic sales for Rib Roof Metals Systems. He joined Rib Roof in 2004 as a project manager overseeing erection crews and coordinating material deliveries for the East Coast construction. Patel has extensive experience with customer relations from project start through completion. He began his storage career in 1995 with Storage USA as a project engineer for the construction department. As the director of site design, he supervised the design of new projects and expansions, prepared engineering plans and renderings for zoning hearings, and maintained company construction standards. Patel also has two years as a partner in a Memphis, Tenn.-based self-storage management firm managing third-party properties and new development.

Two Join Janus Sales Force

Chuck Hagmaier has joined the Janus International sales team as Midwest sales manager. He brings more than seven years experience in the door-manufacturing industry, including project management, inside sales, and outside sales of self-storage doors and building components to his position.

Ben Riehm recently joined Janus as the Northwest sales manager. He has several years experience as a project manager in the commercial and residential construction industry.

AAAA Appoints District Manager

AAAA Self Storage Management Group announced the appointment of Heather Summers as district manager. Summers has four years management experience from a variety of industries. AAAA assumed professional management of Mini Storage Ltd., in Lawrenceville, Ga. The facility is now trading as AAAA Self Storage. Bonnie Kreacic is the new store manager.