Universal Storage Group

Shoutout to Sarah Beth DeFazio for representing Universal Storage Group at the Self Storage Owners Conference in Napa earlier this month! ☀️🍇

As a proud sponsor of the event, USG was thrilled to be part of an incredible gathering of self-storage owners and industry professionals.

Thanks, Sarah Beth, for always representing Team USG so well!

Universal Storage Group is at NeSSA Expo 2026! It was a blast kicking off the conference as the opening educational session with “Building or Expanding: How to Avoid Expensive Mistakes from Concept to Lease-Up.” We’re excited to continue networking with fellow vendors throughout the rest of today and tomorrow.

Looking forward to connecting with everyone at the show!

Over the past few weeks, it’s been all hands on deck at Universal Storage Group, and we couldn’t be more proud of our team.

A special highlight was coming together to successfully onboard our new 8-store portfolio across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas. Transitions like these are no small task, but thanks to the collaboration, dedication, and positive energy of our teams, it was a seamless and rewarding experience.

We’re incredibly grateful for the hard work and commitment shown throughout the week. Opportunities to reconnect, support one another, and grow together are what make our team so special. Moments like these are a true reflection of the strength of our USG family.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this such a success, we appreciate you!

Universal Storage Group has been nominated in the Inside Self-Storage Best of Business 2026 Awards, and we’d appreciate your support.

For more than 30 years, USG has helped self-storage owners and investors maximize performance through third-party management, development consulting, operational strategy, and industry-leading manager training. Our focus has always been simple: helping facilities run smarter, perform better, and grow stronger.

Cast your vote for Universal Storage Group in the following categories:
• Best Development Consulting
• Best Manager Training
• Best Operational Consulting
• Best Third-Party Management

Click the link here to vote! https://bit.ly/4cdwZwx

Thank you to our clients, partners, and industry friends who continue to trust USG every day.

Kicking off Annual Training 2026 the best way we know how, together!

There is so much excitement going into the weekend that is full of learning, growing, and getting even better at what we do.

Let’s go USG family!

Big congrats to Stan Howington, Jesse Brasher, Holly Wilkins Hester, and Heather Smallman on being named 2025 "Best of Gwinnett" winners in the Storage Facilities category.

This recognition for Sugar Hill Self Storage is well deserved and reflects the dedication, leadership, and care you bring to your facility and community every day.

Universal Storage Group is proud of such an outstanding team, congrats on this incredible achievement!

Universal Storage Group is proud to congratulate Amanda Torbert on being elected to the GASSA Georgia Self Storage Association Board of Directors.

Amanda’s leadership, industry expertise and commitment to elevating self-storage continue to make a meaningful impact across our organization and the Georgia market.

We are excited to support her as she steps into this new role and continues to lead with excellence. Congratulations, Amanda!

Universal Storage Group is heading to the GA/SC Self Storage Conference & Tradeshow, and we can’t wait to see so many of our peers and friends in the industry!

The fun kicks off on Sunday, 10/12 at the Avalon (200 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA ), and we’d love for you to stop by our booth to say hello and learn more about how we support owners and operators through third-party management, feasibility studies, consulting, staff training, and more. Whether you're new to self storage or looking to take your operations to the next level, we’re here to help.

Also, don’t miss the roundtable session, “It’s All About You,” hosted by Sarah Beth DeFazio and Lou Barnholdt on Monday, 10/13 at 4:00 PM. They’ll be sharing real-world insights and practical advice in what’s sure to be a great conversation.

We’re looking forward to a fun few days and hope to see you there!


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Lou Barnholdt will be representing Universal Storage Group at the upcoming New York Self Storage Association (NYSSA) Fall Conference, taking place September 29-30.

The event kicks off at 11:00am on Monday, and we invite you to stop by the Universal Storage Group booth to say hi to Lou and learn how USG can support your storage operation to operate at peak performance.

We specialize in:
-Full Service 3rd Party Management
-Operational Consulting
-Comprehensive Training Programs
-In-Depth Feasibility Studies... and more!

To connect with Lou ahead of the event, feel free to reach out at: [email protected]
Register to attend here: https://nyselfstorage.org/events/fall-conference-2025-attendee-registration/

Looking forward to connecting!

We're proud to share that Sarah Beth DeFazio is running for the Self Storage Association Board of Directors!

With 11 + years of industry experience, Sarah Beth has served as a GASSA Board Member, Charity Chairperson, contributed to both national and state committees, and published articles in top industry publications. She's also a frequent speaker at state and national events, where she always brings value, insight, and heart to the self storage community.

At Universal Storage Group, we couldn't be prouder to support her as she continues to lead and elevate the industry. Vote for Sarah Beth DeFazio!