The Arizona Self-Storage Association (AZSSA) has appointed Anne Mari DeCoster as its new executive director.

A graduate of Georgetown University, DeCoster has experience in the areas of marketing, strategic planning and business operations. For the past eight years, she served as director of administration for a self-storage development company. Previously, she worked for Booz Allen & Hamilton, providing program management, business development and quality assurance.

Over the past few years, DeCoster has participated in many AZSSA projects, including tradeshow committee work, revenue-enhancing activities and strategic plan development. She replaces Denise Nunez, who has served on the AZSSA Board of Directors for eight years and as executive director for nearly two years. Nunez now takes the position of regional liaison chair.

Founded in1996, the AZSSA was created to strengthen the self-storage industry in Arizona, promote professional standards and quality, and present a unified voice on issues affecting the industry in the state. The association has more than 500 facility and vendor members.