SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces Appointment of New Management Board Member

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by Business Wire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Article contentLADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, today announced the appointment of Wayne Johnson to its Board of Directors. Mr. Johnson currently serves as SmartStop’s Chief Investment Officer.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle content“Wayne’s deep industry expertise and decades of leadership in the self-storage and commercial real estate sectors make him an exceptional addition to our Board of Directors,” said H. Michael Schwartz, Chairman and CEO of SmartStop. “His strategic vision has played a pivotal role in our growth, and we are fortunate to continue benefiting from his insight at the board level. We look forward to his guidance as we advance our long-term strategy and pursue new opportunities for the company.”Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle contentMr. Johnson has served as Chief Investment Officer since 2015. He also served as President from 2019 until his appointment to the Board. He has been a key leader in the company’s growth since its formation in 2013, previously serving as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions with a focus on self-storage investments. His career includes senior leadership roles across multiple affiliated real estate platforms, including Chief Investment Officer roles for all of SmartStop’s Managed REITs, as well as real estate programs previously sponsored by SmartStop’s former sponsor.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentPrior to his career with SmartStop and its affiliates, Mr. Johnson worked extensively in commercial real estate development and leasing, managing projects spanning office, warehouse, retail, and self-storage facilities. He has developed, managed, and operated more than one million square feet of self-storage properties.Article contentA recognized industry leader, Mr. Johnson currently serves on the board of directors of the Self Storage Association’s Large Operator Council and was a past President and board member of the Texas Self Storage Association. He began his real estate career in 1979 after earning a B.B.A. in finance and real estate from Southern Methodist University.Article contentAbout SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):Article contentSmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA) is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of more than 1,000 self-storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop® Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary, SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self-storage programs and, through its Managed Platform, offers third-party management services in the U.S. and Canada. As of February 20, 2026, SmartStop has an owned or managed portfolio of over 460 operating properties in 35 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada, comprising over 270,000 units and more than 35 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 49 operating self-storage properties across four provinces in Canada, which total approximately 42,200 units and 4.3 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentView source version on businesswire.com: Article content https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260220203921/en/Article contentArticle contentContactsArticle contentInvestor Relations Contact: Article contentArticle contentDavid CorakArticle contentArticle contentSenior VP of Corporate Finance and StrategyArticle contentArticle contentSmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.Article contentArticle contentIR@smartstop.comArticle contentMedia Relations Contact: Article contentArticle contentSpotlight Marketing CommunicationsArticle contentArticle content949-427-5172Article contentArticle contentinfo@spotlightmc.comArticle content#distroArticle contentTrending Posthaste: U.S. tariffs against Canada keep falling, but is that just the quiet before the CUSMA storm? 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