Inside Self-Storage (ISS), a producer of publications, tradeshows and education programs for the self-storage industry, welcomes Allison Bandura to the team as its new expo education and marketing manager. She will be responsible for planning educational events and seminars for bi-annual ISS Expos and spearheading marketing efforts for these shows.

A Phoenix native, Bandura graduated with a bachelors degree in communications from Arizona State University. She previously served as director of marketing for the Border Trade Alliance, a grassroots, nonprofit organization serving as a forum for people to address key issues affecting trade and economic development in North America. In this position, she was responsible for sponsor relations, coordinating organization events, and overseeing all marketing and public relations.

ISS Expos are designed for self-storage owners, operators, managers, developers, investors and suppliers. Sponsored by Inside Self-Storage magazine, they comprise four days of educational seminars, vendor exhibits, discussion forums and networking opportunities. The next event takes place in Reno-Tahoe, Nev., July 24-27, 2007. For details, visit www.insideselfstorage.com/expo.