WHO IS SIMI?

In 2000, Fritts joined Storage Investment Management, Inc (SIMI) as COO, becoming a partner the following year. In this position he was responsible for the daily operations of the management portfolio, feasibility studies, due diligence, acquisitions, financial analysis, budgeting and contract management relations and administration. In January 2018, Fritts became President and CEO.

Throughout his career, Fritts has specialized in marketing, operations, acquisitions, due diligence, major capital projects, and turnaround situations. Charlie currently serves as a director and Vice President for NeSSa as well as director and immediate past president of CTSSA.

Drawing from her past experiences Traci has developed applicable knowledge to assist with the challenges encountered in the self storage industry.

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls with degrees in Business Administration and Sociology she was promoted to Assistant Store Manager with Wal-Mart. That position built on the organizational and time management skills Traci built while attending college and working full time. Working as a Realtor with a team at Coldwell Banker Burnet was a mix of organization, time management, attention to detail, and team work. Being an Account Manager with an 11 clinic dental practice that merged with a larger dental corporation was a great learning experience. Assisting with the design, implementation, and training of a new software program taught the importance of communication and teamwork. Being entrusted to create and document financial workflows for training and reference, attention to detail was extremely important.

It is from these positions as well as a fast paced family life that she embraces organization, attention to detail, and exceeding expectations. Traci is excited to be part of the continued success and growth of SIMI. During 2017 Traci was promoted to Office Manager to oversee SIMI’s accounting and administrative office staff. Currently, she holds the title of Vice President - Administration.

In 1996 recognizing her growth & experience in regular operations of a storage facility, SIMI promoted Michele to Sales Manager at a location in Cambridge, MA. In early 1997, a new facility in Hyde Park was purchased & Michele was offered the Sales Manager’s position there, where she spent the next 19 years. In this capacity Michele was awarded “Manager of the Year” 7 times & was also recognized every year since 1998 for various achievements in operating the Hyde Park location at the annual SIMI Leadership Conferences. Part of that time was also spent as Senior/District Sales Manager, supervising several other locations in the Massachusetts area. Her responsibilities included conducting quarterly audits, scheduling & setting up auctions & daily supervisory responsibilities.

In August 2016 Michele was promoted to Regional Operations Director, responsible for oversight of approximately 50% of the current 30 properties managed by SIMI, staff and DSM's.

In the past he has held positions of high responsibility such as International Sales Team Leader for a major tool company where he handled the Baja California territory. In this role he visited customers in Tijuana and San Diego quarterly and worked closely with a large inside and outside sales team.

He carried his strong work ethic and leadership to a local electronics distributor where he held the position of Sales Manager.

Neftali prides himself in his ability to build, motivate and coach a team to be their best.