Warren Allan is the President of Optivest Properties – founded in 2007, which currently operates 90 self-storage facilities as RightSpace Storage (www.rightspacestorage.com) throughout the United States.

Prior to Optivest Properties, Warren began his self-storage career as the Operations Director of another large regional storage operator. He is also one of the founding partners of the largest publicly traded self-storage REIT – National Storage Affiliates (NYSE: NSA) formed in April 2015.

Warren and his wife, Kristy, have been married for 38 years and enjoy splitting their time between Dana Point (CA) and Park City (UT). They have three grown children along with one grandson.

Warren and Kristy are both Directors in the Optivest Foundation that was formed in 2007 together with, Warren’s business partner, Mark Van Mourick. Their objective has been to contribute 10% of the gross revenue generated by the business enterprise to primarily benefit, faith-based humanitarian initiatives. To-date, they have been blessed with being able to give away $1.4 Million Dollars towards projects in both the US and other countries around the world.Warren Allan is the President of Optivest Properties – founded in 2007, which currently operates 90 self-storage facilities as RightSpace Storage (www.rightspacestorage.com) throughout the United States.

Prior to Optivest Properties, Warren began his self-storage career as the Operations Director of another large regional storage operator. He is also one of the founding partners of the largest publicly traded self-storage REIT – National Storage Affiliates (NYSE: NSA) formed in April 2015.

Warren and his wife, Kristy, have been married for 38 years and enjoy splitting their time between Dana Point (CA) and Park City (UT). They have three grown children along with one grandson.

Warren and Kristy are both Directors in the Optivest Foundation that was formed in 2007 together with, Warren’s business partner, Mark Van Mourick. Their objective has been to contribute 10% of the gross revenue generated by the business enterprise to primarily benefit, faith-based humanitarian initiatives. To-date, they have been blessed with being able to give away $1.4 Million Dollars towards projects in both the US and other countries around the world.

Neil Punt is the Chief Financial Officer for RightSpace Storage. 

Neil holds a BA in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Accounting from Biola University. He is a certified CPA and has more than a decade’s worth of experience from working with a large accounting firm to leading his team at RightSpace. Utilizing his education and experience, Neil is the portrayal of confident leadership, expert skill in financial analysis & forecasting and creating an intentional connection with the staff to our clientele. 

Afterhours, Neil enjoys time outdoors and being with his wife and two sons. From completing triathlons to spending quality time traveling with family, Neil knows how to make the most of his time outside of the office.

If you ever meet Neil, ask him about his collection of IPAs.

Lindsay Jennings is our Vice President of Operations here at RightSpace Storage.

Lindsay holds a BA in Sports Sponsorship and Sales from Baylor University – Hankamer School of Business. Prior to joining RightSpace, after spending nearly a decade working in sales, operations, and marketing for a diverse portfolio of brands, Lindsay knows how to expertly add value to a brand, develop a “better way of doing things” while simultaneously developing meaningful and purposeful connections with her team and associates.

Outside of the office, you can find Lindsay spending every daylight hour left outdoors with her husband, son and French bulldog. Through all of Lindsay’s adventures, you’ll find her sharing them in the company of her family and a great meal.

If you ever meet Lindsay, ask her about hiking in the Himalayas.

Eric Haug is Vice President of Asset Management for RightSpace Storage.

He has been in this role since 2015.  Eric originally joined Optivest Properties in 2008 in the Operations department.  In 2009, he became a Regional Manager, overseeing properties primarily located in Northern California, Southern California, and Las Vegas.

In his current position, he focuses on three primary areas:  1) Revenue Management & Optimization; 2) Acquisitions; and 3) Business Development.  The revenue management aspect involves oversight of the company’s top line through optimizing rental rates, occupancy levels, and concessionary activity.  In acquisitions, he works to source, underwrite, and evaluate marketed and off-market opportunities for new potential transactions.  Within business development, he seeks to create mutually beneficial relationships in the self storage industry and manages prospective third-party management contracts.  Also, with respect to industry knowledge and education, he remains up-to-date on the strategies and financial results of the self storage REIT sector members and is an occasional speaker at industry events.

Eric received his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California with an emphasis in International Business and a Minor in Cinematic Arts.  He is the process of obtaining an M.A. in Theology at Biola University.   Born in Orange County, Eric currently resides with his wife in the South Bay region of Los Angeles.     

 

If you ever meet Eric, ask him - what is a “revenue management approved” car?

Emily Ahrens is our Director of Human Resources for RightSpace Storage.

Emily drives an integrated and systems-oriented approach to Human Resources that aligns and supports business strategy.  Utilizing strategic talent management, operations and employee relations, Emily specializes in building and implementing expert HR policies and programs, together with creating and cultivating an engaging and dynamic culture within our organization.

In addition to a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Brandman University, Emily holds certifications in executive coaching, Disc Analysis and OSHA safety programs.

Outside of the office, you can find Emily on a hike, learning something new, or experimenting in the kitchen.  She has a deep appreciation for travelling the world, enjoying good food and experiencing it all with her husband, family, and friends.

If you ever meet Emily, ask her about her rigorous Pilates training.