Built on Trust. Driven by Results.
Since 2006, Simply Self Storage Corporation has been the partner that self storage owners turn to when they want a fair deal, a smooth process, and a buyer they can trust. Here is how we got here.
We Started with a Simple Belief.
When Michael Harrington and Sarah Chen founded Simply Self Storage Corporation in Montgomery, AL in 2006, they had one conviction: the self storage acquisition market was broken. Sellers were being lowballed, misled, and left to navigate complex transactions without a trustworthy partner.
They set out to build something different — a company that combined institutional-grade underwriting with a genuine commitment to treating owners fairly. The name was intentional. Simply. No games, no runarounds, no surprises.
Eighteen years and 500+ acquisitions later, that founding belief is still the operating principle behind everything we do.
Our Core Values
Integrity Above All
We say what we mean and do what we say. Every offer we make is backed by real data, and every term we put in front of you is one we stand behind. No bait-and-switch, no last-minute surprises.
Respect for Owners
You've spent years — sometimes decades — building your facility. We treat that legacy with the respect it deserves. Our process is designed to honor what you've built, not just acquire it.
Operational Excellence
We are operators first. Our team brings deep expertise in self storage management, which means we understand your business from the inside out — and we know how to grow it after closing.
National Reach, Local Knowledge
With properties in 35 states, we have the scale of a national platform and the market intelligence of a local operator. We know your market because we operate in it.
Our Journey
Founded in Tampa, FL with a single acquisition in the Southeast
Expanded to 10 states; launched proprietary property management platform
Surpassed 100 properties under management
Reached 200 acquisitions; expanded acquisitions team nationally
Crossed $1B in assets under management across 28 states
Surpassed 400 properties; expanded to 35 states
Exceeded $4B in total portfolio value; 500+ properties acquired
Leadership
Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in self storage acquisitions, operations, and real estate investment.
Michael Harrington
Chief Executive Officer
Michael co-founded Simply Self Storage Corporation in 2006 with a vision to bring institutional discipline and owner-first values to self storage acquisitions. Under his leadership, the company has grown to become one of the largest private operators in the country.
Sarah Chen
Chief Investment Officer
Sarah leads Simply's acquisitions strategy and has personally overseen more than 300 property transactions. She brings 20 years of commercial real estate experience and a reputation for fair, data-driven valuations that sellers trust.
David Okafor
Chief Operating Officer
David oversees Simply's nationwide property management platform. His operational systems and team-building philosophy have been central to the company's ability to scale while maintaining the quality and culture that owners and tenants expect.
Jennifer Walsh
General Counsel
Jennifer manages all legal aspects of acquisitions and operations, ensuring every transaction is structured clearly and fairly. Her commitment to plain-language deal terms is a cornerstone of the Simply experience for sellers.
"We built this company to be the buyer we wished existed when we were on the other side of the table."
— Michael Harrington, CEO & Co-Founder
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