Liberty Investment Properties Inc., which specializes in the development and operation of commercial real estate, has named Mark Poole as director of operations for self-storage. Poole has been with the company since 2012 and was promoted from his position as regional manager.

“Over his term, Mark has brought fresh perspective and enthusiasm to operations, development and his management team,” company officials said in a press release. “Mark is an incredible asset for our organization, and we’re excited for his new role as we continue to develop our operations in both self-storage and hospitality operations,” added Adam Mikkelson, president of Liberty.

Poole serves as chair of the Young Leaders Group within the national Self Storage Association and is president-elect of the Florida Self Storage Association, which he’ll lead next year.

“I’m honored to be a part of the incredible team here at Liberty,” Poole said. “The culture and atmosphere of our organization is focused on building long-term relationships, while allowing for innovation and creative thinking. It’s a privilege to serve alongside our seasoned team.”

Based in Orlando, Fla., Liberty focuses on income-producing assets and related equity and debt investments on behalf of individual and institutional investors. The company was founded by husband and wife Mike and Melissa Mikkelson, who built their first self-storage facility in 1988. It has diversified to offer a range of investment, asset-management and development ventures in the self-storage and hospitality industries.