DealPoint Merrill LLC, a real estate development and property-management firm, has hired Roger Burgin as its self-storage asset and portfolio manager. He will oversee acquisitions, research and risk management related to self-storage.
Burgin comes to DealPoint Merrill from Platinum Storage Group, where he served as vice president of field operations and oversaw the operation of 52 self-storage facilities in 10 states, according to his LinkedIn profile. Burgin joined Platinum in 2009 and was also in charge of marketing, product development and strategic planning, according to a press release. He has more than 10 years of senior-management experience.
Last December, DealPoint Merrill announced its plans to launch a $25 million DPM Growth and Income Fund in January to help finance its 2015 expansion platform, which includes self-storage conversion projects.
DealPoint Merrill is a subsidiary of The Merrill Group of Cos., a privately held real estate development and property-management firm that has been in business since 1985. Merrill Group manages more than 2 million square feet in office and retail assets nationwide. Based in Los Angeles, DealPoint Merrill also has a strategic partnership with real estate firm Sperry Van Ness LLC for co-investment opportunities and development services.
Sources:
- LinkedIn: Roger Burgin
