Toy Storage Nation Announces New Board Chair, Recognizes Excellence in Leadership by Departing Chair

PHOENIX, August 30, 2023 –Toy Storage Nation, the only organization dedicated solely to providing news, education and expertise for developing, owning, operating and investing in RV and boat storage businesses, has named Chris Koenig, President of Pacific Property Advisors as Advisory Board Chairman. He succeeds Terry Anderson, CEO and President of Tenant Property Protection, who has contributed to vast growth within the organization over the past year.

“We are extremely excited to have Chris Koenig step into this leadership role,” stated Toy Storage Nation President Amy Bix. “Chris has been a very active board member for two years, bringing both a fresh and personal perspective to Toy Storage Nation as a developer-operator and an analyst who can evaluate company strategies to lead business development and cash flow stability.”

Founding Advisory Board Member Bob Hayworth, CEO, President and Founder of Baja Construction Company, paid great respect to outgoing Chair Terry Anderson while acknowledging that the passing of the baton to Koenig will be a smooth transition. 

“Like Terry, Chris has a wealth of experience to share with RV and boat storage business developers-operators-investors. Likewise, he is a sharp innovator in the industry and has the stealth and skills to take Toy Storage Nation to the next dimension of success,” says Hayworth. 

Fellow Advisory Board member and longtime industry advisor Jim Chiswell echoed similar gratitude for Anderson’s guidance since Toy Storage Nation was founded more than two years ago.

“Like every trade association, it is not uncommon to see a change in leadership on the board of advisors,” begins Chiswell, managing partner at Chiswell & Associates and a highly revered self-storage–and now RV and boat storage–consultant for more than 40 years. “What is not common, however, is the leadership provided to our new organization by outgoing Chairman Terry Anderson, President/CEO of Tenant Property Protection, since Toy Storage Nation’s inception. I’d like to personally thank Terry for his commitment to helping to make Toy Storage Nation the voice of the RV and boat storage industry that it is today.”

Koenig brings invaluable discipline and experience to his new role as Advisory Board Chair. He sped through higher education studies at University of California, Davis, graduating the four-year bachelor’s in business program in three years while earning honors. Since then, he successfully developed retail and industrial properties in Napa Valley for Pacific Union Property Advisors LLC, before starting a property tax appeal business under a new company, Pacific Property Advisors Inc. Currently, he has developed, owns and is in the process of developing approximately $200 million in storage projects in California. 

“I look forward to advancing the Class A RV Boat Storage business model and sharing my years of knowledge to those who are interested or new to this market,” stated Koenig. “Coming from the development/ownership side, I hope to offer unbiased and objective opinions on this asset class to our TSN audience.”

As the voice of the RV and boat industry, Toy Storage Nation is the industry’s only fully dedicated educational and networking resource for developers, owners, operators and investors in RV and boat storage facilities. The organization hosts quarterly, one-day workshops throughout the country to accelerate attendees’ journey to success. In addition, Toy Storage Nation recently launched a new membership program that offers huge vendor discounts and unparalleled networking opportunities for industry newcomers and veterans. Learn more and register for Toy Storage Nation’s upcoming executive workshop in Reno, Sept. 23, 2023, as well as become a TSN member by visiting ToyStorageNation.com.

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XPS Solutions, based in Richardson, Texas, welcomes and announces the appointment of Jennifer Downer, its Chief Operating Officer.

Jennifer brings over 20 years of self-storage management experience, including three years as VP of Operations and five years as COO of Absolute Storage Management, a self-storage management firm. "Jennifer resonates integrity and experience. She knows XPS and our incredible team here. She knows self-storage. And she is excited about our expanded solution offering that together we are bringing to our clients and the self-storage industry." Stated John Traver, CEO. "She brings the necessary expertise to help XPS Solutions expand our future products and services. Jennifer will oversee all aspects of the XPS Solutions core offerings and new Remote Management Suite." After consulting with XPS, Jennifer recognized how her experience had prepared her for this next opportunity in self-storage. "It is an honor to be a part of the XPS family. I look forward to combining my experience in the self-storage industry with the vast knowledge of our team at XPS to further develop new tools and innovative options for our current and future clients." Jennifer Downer, Chief Operating Officer Robert Gower, the previous Chief Operating Officer, will transition to the COO of Traver Connect, another Traver-owned business. Media Contact: XPS Solutions  Andrew Stavros Tel: (972) 865-4256 Email:  marketing@xpsusa.com  Website:  www.xpsusa.com XPS Solutions began as the original centralized sales and support center for independent facilities within self-storage. Over the past 23 years, it has evolved into a centralized solution that can provide extended tenant support, rental and move-ins, and remote management solutions for self-storage properties. Today, XPS Solutions supports thousands of self-storage facilities throughout North America.

Hello Charity Storage partners,   Have you ordered your FREE Charity Storage marketing kit yet?    The NEW kit is available on the Charity Storage Shop page and features eye-catching designs printed on UV-protected materials to ensure visibility and longevity. The promotional package includes: Gate Sign: Printed on UV vinyl and includes pre-drilled holes. Counter Sign: A UV ink-printed sign with an easel back.  Window Cling: Static cling sign that can stick to any glass surface. Don't miss out on an opportunity to get your hands on this NEW marketing bundle valued at $45! Use coupon code freekit at checkout and get your first one FREE! This exclusive opportunity is limited. Act now and claim your kit today! Showcase your participation in the program with this new kit and bring more awareness to your self storage business and the charitable causes you support! Click here and order your marketing kit while supplies last! Want to be featured on our social pages? Tag @Charity Storage on social media and share photos of your marketing kit in action. Thank you for being a proud supporter of Charity Storage! Sincerely, The Charity Storage Team

LOS ANGELES – March 15, 2023 -- LaTerra Development, a leading Los Angeles-based developer, has named Bryan Miranda, formerly Western Regional Vice President for Public Storage (NYSE:PSA), as Managing Director of LaTerra Storage to lead expansion of the self-storage company.

         As head of development in the Western United States for Public Storage, the largest self-storage REIT in the world, Miranda completed over $1 billion of self-storage development during his nearly 10 years with the company.

         “It’s possible Bryan has developed more self storage than anyone on the planet,” said Chris Tourtellotte, Managing Director for LaTerra Development.  “We look forward to his leadership in creating a preeminent self-storage company with us.  In addition to building ground-up storage facilities, we anticipate growing new investment vehicles such as value add and build-to-core.”

In 2022, LaTerra announced its formation of a self-storage development platform and formed a joint venture with a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management to deploy up to $300 million in self-storage developments initially concentrated in Los Angeles and other Southern California markets.

         LaTerra Storage already has five self-storage facilities underway in Metro Los Angeles and a 190,000 square foot facility (that includes boat and RV storage) in Irving, Texas.

         “Self-storage is complementary to our core apartment development business,” notes Tourtellotte.  LaTerra is one of the largest multifamily developers in the Los Angeles Metro Area with approximately 3,000 apartments currently in development.  LaTerra has additional properties underway in various locations throughout the western Sun Belt. 

 “Self-storage is part of the neighborhood ecosystem and supports housing density and small businesses, a primary goal for LaTerra,” Tourtellotte adds. 

Prior to his role at Public Storage, Miranda was Senior Vice President with LNR Property Corporation and its affiliates where he acquired and developed real estate projects in multiple states.  He is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a degree in accounting.  He started his career with Coopers & Lybrand, now PriceWaterhouseCoopers.   

Miranda is based in LaTerra’s Century City headquarters.

MiniCo Announces Sale of Its Publishing Division to Storelocal

Phoenix, AZ (March 8, 2023) – MiniCo Insurance Agency LLC (MiniCo) announced today that it has finalized the sale of its Publishing Division, effective March 1, 2023, to Storelocal Media Corporation (Storelocal). “It’s very exciting,” said Travis Morrow, Storelocal’s CEO, “Mini-Storage Messenger is not about just a magazine–it’s what it represents to the industry. We view Mini-Storage Messenger and its annual Self-Storage Almanac as more than a group of publications. It’s a communications platform in a relatively small industry that has been around essentially since the beginning. There’s endless opportunity.” MiniCo created the first self-storage industry trade publication with the launch of Mini-Storage Messenger in 1979. As the “original voice of the self-storage industry,” the company went on to innovate informational and educational resources for the industry including the landmark Self-Storage Almanac, Self-Storage Buyer’s Guide, Self-Storage Development Handbook, RV & Boat Storage Development Handbook, Self-Storage Expense Guidebook, and periodicals such as Self-Storage Now and Self-Storage Canada. Under MiniCo’s leadership, the division also became the publisher of choice for a large number of leading self-storage industry experts seeking to share their knowledge and expertise with a global audience. MiniCo executive Mike Schofield commented, “As MiniCo moves into its sixth decade of service to the self-storage community, we deeply appreciate the industry professionals, advertisers, and many dedicated team members who have all contributed to the remarkable innovation and high level of professionalism represented by our publishing operations. We are honored to hand over the legacy we have built to Storelocal and look forward to seeing everything their team creates going forward.” About Storelocal Media Corporation Storelocal Media Corporation is a division of Storelocal, a membership organization of independent self-storage operators. Storelocal is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. For more information, visit: SelfStorage.coop. About MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC MiniCo was founded in 1974 as a provider of specialty insurance products for the self-storage industry. Today the company is one of the largest program administrators in the United States, offering multiple specialty property and casualty insurance products for a variety of unique industries and exposures. MiniCo is a Jencap company. For more information, visit: MiniCo.com. Media Inquiries: Christa Van Zant Marketing Manager christa.vanzant@jencapgroup.com 602-678-3568 MiniCo Insurance 10851 N. Black Canyon Highway, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ, 85029, US | CA License: 0H04984 Unsubscribe | Subscriber Options

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Governor's Press Office: (916) 445-4571 Businesses Impacted by Storms Now Eligible for Emergency Tax Relief SACRAMENTO – Business owners and taxpayers impacted by California’s winter storms are now eligible for emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties. “California is moving with the urgency this moment demands, rapidly bringing support to Californians recovering from the devastating impact of the recent storms,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “Business owners across the state can now access much-needed assistance to help accelerate their recovery efforts, including relief from interest and penalties.” Impacts of the storms have been felt throughout the state, and small business owners who have been affected by flooding, power outages, and other storm-related hardships may request up to an additional three months to file their tax returns. Taxpayers who face return deadlines between January 4, 2023 and January 31, 2023 who are granted relief will not have to pay interest and penalties if they are unable to file their returns and pay taxes and fees by the original due date. “Help is available for California businesses,” California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Director Nick Maduros said. “If you cannot file or make a payment on time because of the storms, please reach out to us, and we can offer some relief.” Impacted taxpayers can request relief: On the CDTFA website  By mail at California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, PO Box 942879, MIC 35, Sacramento, CA 94279 In person at one of our field offices By phone at 1-800-400-7115 (CRS:711), Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time), except state holidays. Customers can also contact CDTFA to update account information, change an address or contact information, request replacement copies of CDTFA tax records, or ask questions about their account. In addition to our State of Emergency Tax Relief webpage, information regarding relief requests is available in various languages online, via videos in English and Spanish, and on CDTFA’s Online Services webpage. ### Governor Gavin Newsom 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95814

California Conforms to IRS Filing Extensions for California Storm Victims

The Governor’s office has announced that California will conform to the filing extensions granted by the IRS for California storm victims. This means the FTB has extended filing and payment deadlines for many individuals and businesses in California until May 15, 2023. This relief applies to the following deadlines falling on or after January 8, 2023, and before May 15, 2023: ·     Individual income tax returns; ·     Business return filings normally due between March 15 and April 18, 2023; ·     Third and fourth-quarter estimated tax payments due on January 17, 2023, and April 18, 2023. Individual taxpayers can skip making the fourth quarter estimated tax payment and instead include it with the 2022 return as long as the return is filed on or before May 15, 2023; ·     IRA and health savings account (HSA) contributions; and ·     Quarterly payroll and excise tax returns, normally due on January 31, 2023, and April 30, 2023. In addition, the FTB will suspend the mailing of collection notices to affected taxpayers for the next 30 days, beginning January 13, 2023. The relief is automatically available to taxpayers who reside or have a business in the following counties: Alameda Marin Sacramento Santa Cruz Colusa Mariposa San Benito Solano Contra Costa Mendocino San Bernardino Sonoma El Dorado Merced San Diego Stanislaus Fresno Mono San Francisco Sutter Glenn Monterey San Joaquin Tehama Humboldt Napa San Luis Obispo Tulare Kings Orange San Mateo Ventura Lake Placer Santa Barbara Yolo Los Angeles Riverside Santa Clara Yuba Madera The Governor's news release is available at: www.gov.ca.gov/2023/01/13/tax-relief-for-californians-impacted-by-storms/

Talonvest Capital is recognized with the National Philanthropy Day Orange County - Outstanding Small Business Award

Talonvest Capital is honored to be this year’s recipient of the National Philanthropy Day Orange County - Outstanding Small Business Award.  Philanthropy is not only a core value but a commitment that was made upon the firm’s founding, and we are fortunate to have the privilege of impacting the community we work in. To date, Talonvest has directly donated approximately $1.2 million to various organizations in gratitude for the trust given by our clients and teammates. We sincerely thank our amazing partners at Ronald McDonald House Orange County for the nomination, and we look forward to more successful fundraising efforts in the years to come.

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Over $165,000 Raised for Cancer Research by the California Self Storage Association and Its Members

For immediate release July 22, 2022.

Contact: Jackie Kurtz, 949-748-5916/jackie@kureit.org

Kure It Cancer Research is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based out of Irvine, California. Kure It was started by US Storage Centers and Westport Properties founder, Barry Hoeven, after his own cancer diagnosis. The organization’s mission is to provide direct funding to support the brightest minds in translational research for underfunded cancers at leading cancer centers. With more than 90% of cancers being considered “underfunded,” Kure It provides research grants ranging from $50,000-$250,000 for researchers thinking outside the box with cutting edge projects and concepts. To date, Kure It has raised more than $12.6 million for cancer research and holds true to the belief, “Together We Can Eradicate Cancer”.

As the charity of choice for the California Self Storage Association, Kure It has worked closely with the CSSA, partnering together to help raise money for these worthy causes. Over the years Kure It has been a participant at the CSSA’s annual conferences, both in Napa and Balboa, hosting various fundraising events and displaying their Round Up for Research program to owners and operators in the self-storage industry.

During this year’s Balboa Owners Summit, Kure It took the stage at the conference and made an appeal to help award the next cancer research fund in the name of the California Self Storage Association. There was an overwhelming amount of support, with several owners standing up and making gifts on the spot. The event was a huge success with over $165,000 being raised during that quick ask. The pledges made that day will be added to funds from the 2021 events along with the CSSA Napa Conference to award a cancer research grant at a Comprehensive Cancer Center in California in honor of the CSSA and its members.

Kure It would like to recognize those that stood up and pledged their support to make this new research grant possible.

Platinum Sponsors, $25,000-$50,000

Ken & Athelia Woolley, Extra Space

 

Gold Sponsors, $10,000-$24,999:

Brian and Denise Caster, Caster Properties

Robert Chiti, OpenTech Alliance

Steve Clark, Stephen Clark and Bob Baker, Clark Investment Group

Pam Domingue, Storage Solution

Joanne and Denny Geiler, So Cal Self Storage

Bill Hobin, StoreQuest

Drew Hoeven, Westport Properties

Michael Schwatrz, SmartShop

Nick Walker, CBRE

 

Silver Sponsors, $5,000-9,999:

Talonvest Capital

 

Partner Sponsors, $1,000-$2,499:

Karen Branson, Branson & Branson

David Brett, David Brett Co

Alex Meshechok, York RE Captial

Chuck Mills, CEM Capital

Kenneth Nitzberg, Devon Self Storage

Marc and Laurie Smith, Personal Mini Storage

Shannon Tarnutzer, Allspace Storage

Peter Watson, Westport Properties

Friend Sponsors, $100-999:

Steve Cobbs, Invesco

Anne Mari DeCoster, Storelocal Storage Co-op

Ben Hall, Westport Properties

Margaret Martin, Pegasis Group

Natalie Ochi, SKS Management

Karen Reggio, Storelocal Storage Co-op

Tommy White, Westport Properties

To learn more about Kure it please visit their website: www.kureit.org or contact Jackie Kurtz at jackie@kureit.org.