Extra Space Storage CEO Joe Margolis has been named a 2026 Glassdoor Best CEOs Award recipient. The award recognizes chief executives whose leadership has earned high marks directly from employees.
Unlike many workplace honors, the Glassdoor award does not include a self-nomination process. Winners are determined solely through voluntary, anonymous reviews submitted by current and former employees. Margolis ranked No. 25 among the chief executives recognized, based on reviews submitted between May 16, 2025, and May 16, 2026. Additional details about the award methodology are available on Glassdoor's awards website.
"This recognition belongs to our entire team and reflects the extraordinary culture we have built together at Extra Space," Margolis said. "Every team member plays an important role in strengthening our culture and living our core values of Excellence, Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity and Passion. I am grateful to work alongside such talented people who make Extra Space an exceptional place to work and position us for a bright future."
To qualify for the award, candidates must work for companies with 1,000 or more employees and receive at least 75 ratings across the two leadership attributes: job performance and senior management.
“Trust in leadership is fraying at exactly the moment employees need it most,” said Daniel Zhao, chief economist for Glassdoor. “Our data shows senior-leadership ratings hitting their lowest point in nearly a decade. Against that backdrop, the CEOs on this list stand out for doing the opposite: communicating clearly, staying grounded in their company’s mission and earning genuine trust from the people they lead.”
Extra Space Storage Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and owns or operates 4,410 self-storage stores in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Glassdoor, part of Indeed, is an online platform that allows people to research company ratings, reviews, salaries, and more across millions of employers. Companies use Glassdoor to post jobs and attract talent.