Fall Retreat
General Information
Registration is open for the 2023 Fall Retreat!
After the massive success of last year's event, we are excited to bring an interactive spin to the 2023 show. Register below to join us Tuesday, September 26th at the Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, MA.
Agenda
Tuesday, September 26 | |
8:30 AM | Attendee Registration |
9:00 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
9:00 -10:00 AM |
Northeast Legislative Update & Answers to Common Legal Questions with Joe Doherty, the National Self Storage Association Join SSA's Chief Legal & Legislative Officer as he updates attendees on the northeast's legislative successes over the last year and how you need to adapt your operations to these changes. He will also detail member legal struggles we have worked on and highlight national headlines that facility owners and operators should keep in mind. Plus, be sure to bring Joe your legal questions! |
10:00 - 11:30 AM |
Self Storage in a Bow: Tying it All Together with Jennifer Barroqueiro of Storage Asset Management, Charlie Fritts of Storage Investment Management, Steve Tranni of Stor-U-Self, and moderator Steve Lucas of The Storage Group Join our interactive panel as they look at multiple aspects of self storage and how they all tie together. We'll be focusing on member-requested topics including automation, operations, marketing, technology, and tenancy issues. Learn from our panelists how to take advantage of every part of our industry and make them work in harmony for your best business.
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch & Networking |
1:00 - 2:00 PM |
Roundtable Workshops Join our speakers from the morning session as we do a deep dive into each of their topics in a roundtable setting. Speakers will not only explain their topics in more detail but will workshop with those at their table using attendees' real examples and experiences to help bring the education from the event directly to your facility.
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2:00 PM | Adjourn |
Speakers
Jennifer Barroqueiro
Storage Asset Management
Jennifer Barroqueiro is the Director of Transitions for Storage Asset Management, a third-party management company specializing in self storage. Jennifer began working with SAM in 2018 as a District Manager after spending twelve years working in retail management. In 2021 Jennifer began overseeing the transition process for the company. Jennifer grew her team, expanded her knowledge, and focused on streamlining the transition process to improve customer experience in the field and with SAM’s clients. Since 2021 Jennifer has led the transition team in completing more than 234 transitions.
Jennifer is enthusiastic, creative, hardworking, and focused. When she puts her mind to something she will not give up until the task is completed or a solution to a problem is found. Jennifer is not shy about sharing ideas or thinking outside the box to maximize the business’ potential. She is great at developing her team to their fullest potential, understanding that asking for and giving feedback is necessary for consistent development.
When Jennifer is not working, she is spending time with her family. Over the past two years they created team Quinn’s Warriors in honor of her youngest son, Quinn. Jennifer focuses on raising funds towards Congenital Heart Defects through the Children’s Heart Foundation and bringing awareness regarding heart defects in children.
Joe Doherty
Self Storage Association
Joe Doherty is SSA’s SVP, Chief Legal & Legislative Officer. In conjunction with SSA-affiliated state associations, he has led successful legislative initiatives in over 30 states. SSA’s legislative efforts focus on modernizing self storage lien laws, providing for simplified licensing to sell tenant insurance, and defeating legislation harmful to the storage industry.
Joe has a J.D., summa cum laude, from Villanova University School of Law and B.A. in History from Emory University. Joe, his wife Christa, and their five children live in the Mount Vernon section of Fairfax County, Virginia.
Charlie Fritts
Storage Investment Mangement, LLC
Charlie Fritts began his self storage career in 1990 with Sovran Self Storage, now Life Storage as Vice President of Property Management. He finished his career as a Sr. Vice President responsible for 160 properties in 20 states.
In 2000, Charlie joined Storage Investment Management (SIMI) as Chief Operating Officer, becoming a partner the following year. In this position he was responsible for the daily operations of the management portfolio, feasibility studies, due diligence, acquisitions, financial analysis, budgeting and contract management relations, and administration. As of January 2018, Charlie became the sole owner and President.
Throughout his career, Charlie has specialized in consulting, marketing, operations, acquisition due diligence, and turnaround situations. He currently serves as a director and Vice President for NeSSA, as well as a past director and Vice President of MASSA and past President of CTSSA.
Steve Lucas
The Storage Group
Steve Lucas is a Principal and Chief Operating Officer of The Storage Group, a digital marketing agency specializing in cutting-edge self storage technology products and services that ensure industry success and an improved customer experience. The Storage Group has been a digital marketing and online rental suite provider in the industry for over 10 years. Having his first successful start-up at the age of 25, Steve’s 35-year career holds many successful business development and leadership roles. Businesses under Steve’s direction have won multiple industry awards for highly visible, innovative projects. Steve’s systematic approach to business creates efficiency both internally and with the client base, resulting in long term business success with lasting relationships.
Steve Tranni
Stor-U-Self
Steve Tranni is the Director of Operations of RJK's self storage division, Stor-U-Self Management Corporation. Steve opened SUS's first self storage facility in Byfield, Massachusetts 23 years ago. He is responsible for the operations of their self storage properties located throughout New England and oversees daily operations, acquisition, training, marketing, and sales. Steve has over 40 years of managerial experience. Before joining R.J. Kelly Company, Inc., he held many key management positions while working for Avis Rent-a-Car and Budget Rent-a-Car systems throughout the United States.
Steve served on the Massachusetts Self Storage Association board for 17 years and now sits on the NeSSA Board as a Director. He lives with his wife and family in southern Maine.
Event Sponsors
Expo & Fall Sponsors
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