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Young Leaders Group

Young Leaders Group Mission:

The SSA’s Young Leaders Group (YLG) is made up of SSA and State Managed Members, 40 years of age and under, who have expressed an interest in making a career in self storage. The functions of the YLG are overseen and directed by the YLG Advisors. The YLG Advisor’s mission is to create opportunities for the future generation of the industry to grow together though group specific education and socialization, while promoting the values of the SSA, encouraging involvement in, and identifying future leadership of the association.

YLG Membership dues have been waived for 2026 but you must still fill out the form below. Membership is good for 12 months (anniversary). Your company must be a current member of the national SSA and you must be 40 years of age or younger.

Click here to fill out the YLG membership form today!

Membership includes:

• Professional Development Seminars at the Spring & Fall Conferences
• YLG Receptions at the Spring & Fall Conferences
• YLG Professional Development Webinars
• YLG Newsletters

Upcoming events:

YLG Education and Networking Session at the 2026 SSA Fall Conference & Trade Show
Date: September 10th at 3:30p
Location: Aria West Convention Center (Juniper 3)

YLG Reception
Date: September 10th at 7:00p
Location: Proper Eats Bar

MEET YOUR 2026 YLG SENATORS

Maggie Bode • 2026 Chair • Uniti AI • maggie@getuniti.com

Andrew Capranos • Immediate Past Chair • 10 Federal Self Storage • acapranos@10federal.com

Kelsey Simms • StoreEase Virtual Management • kelsey.simms@storeease.com

Rodolfo Ramirez • Swivl • rodolfo@tryswivl.com

Stefan Touhey • StoragePRO Management, Inc. • stefan.touhey@storagepro.com

Sydnie Wilda • Anytime Storage Property Management • Sydnie@AnytimeStorage.com

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About SSA

The Self Storage Association (SSA) is a not-for-profit tax-exempt organization formed in 1975 under Section 501-c-6 of the Internal Revenue Code. For over 40 years, the Association has served as the official trade organization and voice of the U.S. and international self storage industry.