Universal Storage Group Adds Eight Properties Across Five States

Universal Storage Group (USG), a full-service third-party self-storage management firm, announces the addition of eight properties across five states to its portfolio of professionally managed facilities since June.

“2026 has been a record year for Universal Storage Group, and that is a credit to the USG team. The growth we’ve seen in our client base came from people across every facility and department who showed up for our tenants and clients, solved problems, and earned trust one customer at a time. I couldn’t be prouder of what this team has built, and I’m even more excited about where we’re headed next,” said AJ Ross, CEO of Universal Storage Group.

Minnesota
West Circle Storage of Rochester was sold in June, and USG continues to manage it for the new owner.

Carefree Self Storage of Rochester, formerly Self Storage of Rochester, joined the Carefree Self Storage portfolio of stores in Wisconsin and Minnesota in June. USG is pleased to be working with the new owner and the Carefree team. Both Rochester stores were sold by the same owner to different buyers, and both new owners chose to stay with USG.

Georgia
Classic Storage in Dawsonville, a newly built property, opened under USG management in July.

Silo Storage continues to expand its footprint of premium locations. USG is working with White Oak Capital, the owner and developer of Silo Storage of Douglasville, which opened in June, and of Silo Storage of Richmond Hill, which opened in late October. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with White Oak Capital on the expansion of their premier Silo Storage brand of properties,” said David Dixon, Chief Operating Officer of Universal Storage Group.

California
Simi Valley Mini Storage, previously operated by its family owners, came under USG management in June.

South Carolina
Big Bass Storage of Greenville, a vehicle-focused storage concept, opened in August. It is the third location managed by USG for this owner.

Ohio
Weather Wise Self Storage of Medina opened under USG management in November.

USG provides full-service oversight for all eight locations. Executive leadership includes AJ Ross, CEO; David Dixon, COO; Becca Deneke, CFO; and Kim Hoelting, Vice President of Marketing; with all managed locations supported by USG’s exceptional field operations team including regional, area and facility managers. Sarah Beth DeFazio, Lou Barnholdt and Andy Shobert, all Vice Presidents of Sales and Business Development, lead sales and client relationships.

About Universal Storage Group
Universal Storage Group was formed in 2013 through the merger of Universal Management Company, founded in 1993 by Anne Ballard and Norma Taylor, and RES Management, founded in 1977 by Albert Heyward III. With nearly five decades of experience, USG provides third-party management, consulting, training and development services to self-storage facilities in 21 states. Learn more at UniversalStorageManagement.com or call (770) 801-1888.