Mark Ameli - General Counsel
Mr. Ameli is a highly respected and experienced attorney whose firm concentrates in real estate as well as business matters. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Ameli received his Bachelor's Degree at University of California at Berkeley >and his Master's degree at
University
of
Southern California
, both in Economics. His Economics background combined with a Juris Doctorate degree and over 23 years of experience in law is a tremendous asset for SSL.
Arthur Mark Feuerborn - Vice President
Mr. Feuerborn is an experienced attorney, specializing in contract negotiation. Prior to joining SSL, Mr. Feuerborn was a consultant for several governmental agencies. He brings to SSL over 20 years of business experience, including developing a retail program for Public Storage. Mr. Feuerborn earned his Juris Doctorate degree and graduated as valedictorian cum laude from Southern California Institute of Law.
Carl Grigorian - Vice President, Design & Construction
Mr. Grigorian is an experienced real estate design & development executive with extensive design and construction experience both in
United States
and abroad. He has numerous engineering design publications and is recognized as an authority in his field. He is licensed as a Civil and Structural Engineer in multiple states and holds a Ph.D. degree in engineering from Berkeley and an MBA from UCLA.
Shirin Javid - Advisor
Ms. Javid has extensive experience in the real estate industry. She has been a National Real Estate Partner for one of the Big Five Accounting firms and has spend over 30 years consulting to and working for major institutions (including Public Storage) focusing on their real estate related activities. She has over 30 years of operations and technology experience. She has a graduate degree in Engineering and Computer Science from
Stanford
University.
Lawrence M. Argenio - Senior Project Manager
Mr. Argenio brings to Storage Specialists more than 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, including five years in self storage. His career includes extensive experience in site acquisition and development, with additional activities in retail leasing, development consulting, brokerage and commercial mortgage lending. The projects represented by these activities have included developments in the self-storage, hotel, retail and restaurant fields. He has successfully negotiated the acquisition, development or leasing for quality projects in more than 30 states, with a combined asset value exceeding $500 million at buildout. Larry holds a BA in Economics from the
University
of
Kentucky
at
Lexington
, and an MBA from the
University
of
Pittsburgh
in
Pennsylvania
. He and his family currently reside in
Walnut Creek,
California.
Dorothy Phillips - Senior Project Manager
Ms. Phillips has more than 30 years experience in the construction industry (commercial, retail, institutional and public works), including over ten years in the storage industry building over 13 million square feet of storage, mostly with Public Storage. Her expertise as a General Contractor includes all phases of project management from conception to completion, cost estimation and coordination, and contract management for projects in the
United States
and
Canada
. Ms. Phillips has a BS in Business Administration and Management. S. Ray Huddleston - Acquisitions Project Manager
Ray Huddleston, a seasoned Mini Storage and Retail executive, is an Acquisitions Project Manager for Storage Specialists' Acquisitions program. Prior to joining Storage Specialists, Mr. Huddleston established Huddleston Property Services, to acquire and operate real estate investment property.
From 1998 to 2004, Mr. Huddleston served as Senior Vice President of Operations at Public Storage, the nation's largest storage company. Mr. Huddleston was responsible for the productivity of a portfolio of 349 properties with over 20 million rentable square feet and a market cap in excess of $2 billion.
Prior to joining Public Storage, Ray was a 15-year retail jewelry executive involved in site selection, development and operation of jewelry stores throughout the
Southeastern United States. Mr. Huddleston received his BA in Political Science and Communications from
East
Texas
State
University.
Hooman Abtahi- Senior Project Manager
Mr. Abtahi brings to SSL extensive experience in engineering, project management, and business development. Prior to joining SSL, Mr. Abtahi was responsible for business development for a number of major national and international electrical component manufacturers. Mr. Abtahi will oversee construction for all projects in the East and South. Mr. Abtahi received his BS and Masters in Electrical Engineering from the
University
of
Kentucky
,
Louisville
.
Robert Hanover - Senior Project Manager
Mr.
Hanover
has over 35 years of experience in real estate management and construction, both in the
United States
and overseas. In addition, he has supervised and managed a number of self storage projects for Public Storage. Mr.
Hanover
has a degree in Architecture from
California
Polytechnic
University in
Pomona
,
California.
Andy Hyde - Senior Project Manager
Mr. Hyde has extensive real estate experience with both site acquisition and construction. He is a well respected and recognized real estate project manager who is frequently invited to talk about construction management in many conferences and trade events. He has worked for major real estate corporations as well as managing his own contracting firm. During his tenure at Public Storage, he supervised the East Coast office and managed $38 million of new construction. His responsibilities included pre-purchase site inspection, construction coordination, project management and facilities maintenance. Andy has received numerous recognitions for his performance. He has received his BS degree in Finance from
University
of
New York.
Mary Lamborn - Business Development Director
Ms. Lamborn has experience in Real Estate Feasibility Analysis specializing in the storage industry to include acquisitions, development, construction and conversions. Her years with Public Storage included executive office administration, analysis, lease contract administration, equipment purchases and leases, GIS mapping, aerials, presentations, managed department personnel and benefit administration for up to 60 associates across the country, accounting, and payables management, and notary public.
Ms. Lamborn has an AA Degree in Small Business Management from College of the Canyons; and graduated magna cum laude with BA Degree from
DeVry
University
in Business Administration with emphasis in Project Management. She is a member of the National Notary Association. |