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Talonvest Capital Inc., a boutique real estate adviser serving the self-storage industry, has expanded its team. Thalia Tovar joins the company as an associate of loan administration, while Ivan Viramontes has been hired as an analyst. They’ll...

Storage Authority LLC, which operates self-storage facilities in four states and offers franchise opportunities, has appointed Ed Clement as franchise director and “real estate guru.” He has more than 30 years of experience in real estate...

Self-storage veteran Matthew Van Horn has launched a new industry consulting firm, Black Swan Storage Advisors. The company specializes in facility management and operation, providing training systems for marketing, sales and revenue management...

Storage Business Owners Alliance LLC (SBOA), a buying group for U.S. self-storage operators, has expanded its leadership, marketing and sales teams. Jessica Johnson was promoted from director of marketing and operations to vice president. In...

StoreEase Virtual Management, which operates self-storage facilities and offers the industry an online third-party management platform, has made two new hires to its leadership team. Scott Calato joins as regional director of operations, while and...

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper recently appointed self-storage owner Melinda Quick Porter to serve on the North Carolina Auctioneers Commission, also known as the North Carolina Auctioneer Licensing Board (NCALB). Porter is co-owner of Porter...