Go Store It Self-Storage Names New Chief Investment Officer

Go Store It Self Storage, an investment sponsor that focuses on self-storage properties, has promoted Evan Stephens from director to chief investment officer (CIO). He’ll spearhead the company's investment strategy, focusing on disciplined deal assessment and maximizing investor returns, according to a press release.

Stephens joined the company in 2018 as senior analyst. He was elevated to director in 2021. Prior to joining Go Store It, Stephens was a senior analyst at Jefferies LLC for nearly three years.

“We are thrilled to elevate Evan to CIO,” said Ryan Hanks, CEO of parent company Madison Capital Group. “His strong financial acumen and keen understanding of the self-storage market will be instrumental in driving Go Store It’s continued expansion and market leadership.”

“There is considerable capital on the sidelines that has targeted the storage sector. We are focused on finding opportunities to deploy this capital,” Stephens said. “I am very excited to continue to work with our team to deliver consistent and sustainable growth.”

Founded in 2014 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Go Store It is a privately held acquisition, development and property-management company. It operates more than 80 facilities in 15 states.

Source: LinkedIn, Evan Stephens