BOARD MEMBER ELECTION INFO
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CANDIDATES UP FOR ELECTION ARE LISTED BELOW |
Stephanie Tharpe, A+ Management Group - Application Stephanie currently serves TNSSA as the Events Committee Chair. "I have served for the last 8 years on the Board of Directors for TNSSA and would love to continue." Brett Copper, Copper Storage Management - Application Brett currently serves TNSSA as a member of the Events Committee. " Previously have been a part of the board. As not only a vendor, but an Owner of facilities in Tennessee, I think I have a good perspective from both sides of the business. I enjoy being involved in my home state!" Lee Creech, Northshore Pellissippi - Application Lee currently serves TNSSA as the Treasurer and as a member of the Events Committee. " I have been attending TNSSA events since I first entered the self-storage industry. I have always been impressed that TNSSA identifies and pursues timely education, best practices, and sometimes legislative remedies to issues affecting our industry. I have had the pleasure of serving on the TNSSA Board, as Secretary, as President, and currently as Treasurer. If re-elected, I hope to continue serving as our industry and association matures, and to do my part in fostering a spirit of professionalism, openness, and service to a Board that I know values these qualities." |
Anne Blackwell, Equicap - Application Anne currently serves TNSSA as the Charity Committee Chair. "I am deeply passionate about continuing my involvement with TNSSA, where I have had the honor of serving as a board member for many years. I am inspired by the Association's commitment to championing the rights of self-storage owners and operators while fostering education for both owners and managers. I find great satisfaction in being part of a community that continually strives to elevate the standards of our profession. As Winston Churchill once said, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." My desire to continue serving on the board is rooted in this philosophy of giving back to an industry I love so much." Matt Glass, Crossover Self Storage - Application Matt is a new applicant to our TNSSA Board. " I have been a SS owner since 2020. We are a family organization and currently own 6 facilities. We own 3 in TN, 2 in AR and 1 in FL. This is my first year as a TNSSA member and I have found it to be very beneficial. I have attended one luncheon as well as the fall conference (already have my ticket to the Chatt. lunch later this year). As far as why I want to be on the board - I think I can bring a good representation to the board for people who decide to get into storage and "boot-strap" their way to success. One area that I feel confident in and believe I can contribute to the members is how to buy / operate "small" facilities (off-market) to gain experience and confidence in SS ownership and operation. I would consider this a great opportunity for me to give back to the SS community in Tennessee as well as expanding my knowledge from those with more experience than me. I have found value and insight from the current board members and feel I can continue their fine work." Stephen Vick, Vick Storage Rentals - Application Stephen is a new applicant to our TNSSA Board. "I began my entrepreneurial journey 30 years ago by building a specialized machine shop, which I successfully sold two years ago. Today, I own an independent insurance agency and manage a portfolio of 37 single-family homes. In 2017, I ventured into the storage industry, and my facility in Camden, TN, has grown from 150 units to 331 units, reflecting my commitment to expansion and innovation." |
Online voting will be held Monday, October 28th through 11:59 pm on Monday, Nov 11th Results of the election will be announced at the 4th Quarter Luncheon in Chattanooga on November 12th, 2024. All elected members of the Board of Directors serve a two year term. All members of the Board of Directors are expected to attend Board meetings; in the event that a board member is absent for more than three (3) consecutive board meetings, his or her position may be considered vacant. Board Members continuing in their current term ending 12.31.2025 are as follows: Clay Powers, President Andy Beeckman, Non-voting board member, Past President 2024 Bev Krueger Chris Johnson Trey Kirby Grace Totty Betsi Jackson Mike Crews Randy Huber If you have questions about the election process, please contact Melissa Huff (423) 443-8249 info@tnssa.net. |