Our Mission

Our mission is to become the most trusted and reliable name in Canadian self-storage and related services.

We are already recognized as Canada’s largest storage network. Building on this reputation, we aim to make the StorageVault brand synonymous with integrity, service, and convenience for our customers. Through this endeavor, we will set ourselves apart from other service providers to become Canada’s most trusted storage professionals.

Our Strategy

We remain dedicated to continuing as Canada’s leading storage provider, offering premium full-service storage, moving and logistics solutions. Our goal is to have multiple stores in each market, with complementary portable storage units, integrated storage and logistics, and records management storage services.  This multi-platform approach enables us to leverage scale, brand recognition and operational efficiencies to maximize the value potential of our spaces.

Our growth strategy is focused on acquisitions, organic growth, expansion of our existing stores and expansion of our portable storage business – all with an eye to increasing cash flow.

Our Focus on Customer Experience

Our customers are looking for more than storage space. They are looking for solutions and an exceptional experience. This is why we design our products with the customer first in mind.

To create optimal experiences for our customers, we:

  • Build products that offer incredible convenience
  • Design efficient facilities and services
  • Train staff who will consider customers’ challenges thoughtfully, and recommend the best solutions for them.

Our Board of Directors

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Ben Harris

DIRECTOR

Mr. Harris has more than 27 years of real estate investment and management experience. Mr. Harris is the founder and CEO of Pinedale Capital Partners, a privately held investment management firm focused on the acquisition, development and operation of industrial properties across the United States. Mr. Harris was formerly CEO of LINK Logistics, Blackstone’s US Industrial real estate platform and prior to that President of Gramercy Property Trust, a publicly traded US Industrial REIT. Mr. Harris is a graduate of Dalhousie University and the University of Kings College in Canada where he received joint Science degrees in Economics. He also serves on the board of Berkshire School in Massachusetts and Sonida Senior Living (NYSE:SNDA), a publicly traded owner and operator of senior housing properties.
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Iqbal Khan

CFO & DIRECTOR

Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. Mr. Khan is a Principal and Chief Financial Officer of The Access Group of Companies focusing on the ownership, acquisition and development of storage, multi-residential and commercial real estate in Canada, and prior to the internalization into the Corporation, President of RecordXpress, a records management company. Mr. Khan is the Chief Executive Officer and a director of Parkit Enterprise Inc. (TSX-V: PKT). He is the Chairperson of the Canadian Self Storage Association Tax Committee.
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Deborah Robinson

DIRECTOR

Ms. Robinson has over 30 years of human resources and governance experience. She founded Bay Street HR in 2001 after spending 6 years as Executive Director, HR for CIBC World Markets. Her previous HR experience includes Fidelity Investments and American Express in Boston and New York. Her prior board experience includes VIA Rail Canada, and Park Lawn Corporation (Board Chair). She is a current board member of Timbercreek Financial and GlobalX Airlines and holds the ICD designation from The Rotman School of Management.
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Steven Scott

CEO & DIRECTOR

Steven Scott is the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. Mr. Scott is also a director and Chair of Parkit Enterprise Inc. (TSX-V: PKT). Mr. Scott is a Principal and Chief Executive Officer of The Access Group of Companies focusing on the ownership, acquisition and development of storage, multi-residential and commercial real estate in Canada. Mr. Scott serves on the Board of Trustees for PROREIT (TSX:PRV.UN) and is a Director and Treasurer of the Canadian Self Storage Association.
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Alan Simpson

DIRECTOR

In 2007, Mr. Simpson co-founded the Corporation and was President and Chief Executive Officer until April 2015. He serves as a director and Acquisition Committee Chair. In 2000, Mr. Simpson co-founded Hospitality Network Canada now operating as HealthHub Patient Engagement Solutions Inc. and was President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Simpson co-founded PharmaCorp Rx Inc. (TSX-V: PCRX), a retail pharmacy consolidation platform in Canada. Mr. Simpson also serves on the Western Canadian Baseball League management committee and is a minority partner in a member club.
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Mary Vitug

DIRECTOR

Ms. Vitug has over 30 years of capital markets experience, including 24 years at Scotiabank as a Managing Director in Investment Banking and Equity Capital Markets. Ms. Vitug is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of Slate Grocery REIT and Nexus Industrial REIT. Ms. Vitug is a Chartered Professional Accountant, holds a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto and a MBA from the Rotman School of Management.

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