Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Self Storage Partner in York, PA
Founded in 1998, our company has established itself as a national leader in the self storage industry. With over 100 employees and more than 90 facilities operating under the Moove In Self Storage brand, we specialize in the development, acquisition, construction, and management of self storage properties across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions. Our team brings decades of focused expertise in self storage, having completed over $1.3 billion in sales transactions and developed 3.5 million square feet of storage space. Headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, we maintain a vertically integrated platform with in-house capabilities spanning acquisitions, construction management, property operations, and investor relations. Our leadership team, including industry veteran John H. Gilliland, collectively possesses over a century of experience in self storage operations.We prioritize integrity through streamlined due diligence processes and transparent communication with property sellers. Our acquisition criteria emphasize strategic locations with population densities exceeding 15,000 residents within a five-mile radius, while our construction division manages complex regulatory requirements to deliver projects on time and budget. The company's asset management team enhances facility performance through rebranding initiatives and operational improvements. With a proven track record of 18% annual same-store NOI growth over five years, we deliver consistent value to investors while maintaining deep relationships with industry leaders through active participation in national self storage associations.
Services
Self Storage
Acquisitions
Construction
Investor Relations
Property Management
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have 26 years of specialized self storage industry experience
- Our team has completed $1.3 billion in self storage transactions
- Vertically integrated platform handles all aspects in-house
- 18% annual same-store NOI growth over the last five years
- Streamlined acquisition process with transparent communication
Services
Self Storage
We operate over 90 Moove In Self Storage facilities with 3.5 million rentable square feet across ten states. Our properties feature modern designs including climate-controlled units, drive-up access, and secure storage solutions for residential and commercial customers. The facilities incorporate distinctive branding elements like cow-themed marketing and barn-style architectural features.
Acquisitions
Our acquisitions team sources and negotiates self storage property purchases meeting strict criteria including minimum 40,000 net rentable square feet and population densities above 15,000 residents within five miles. We specialize in core, core+, and value-add properties with streamlined due diligence processes and transparent transaction communication.
Construction
We manage complete self storage construction projects from municipal approvals through final inspections. Our team handles zoning requirements, architectural design, contractor coordination, stormwater management, ADA compliance, and security planning to deliver projects on schedule and within budget across the East Coast.
Investor Relations
We provide comprehensive investor services with a proven track record of 18% annual same-store NOI growth. Our vertically integrated platform offers property management, asset optimization, and transparent reporting for self storage investments across acquisition, development, and operational phases.
Property Management
Our operations team manages day-to-day facility functions across all Moove In Self Storage locations. Services include tenant relations, rental management, maintenance coordination, and performance optimization through rebranding initiatives and operational enhancements.
People
John H. Gilliland
CEO
Founder and CEO with over 25 years of self storage industry experience. Former commercial real estate broker who established the company after a successful career in dairy science and real estate brokerage. Inducted into the Self Storage Hall of Fame.
Chris Riley
President
Leads strategic operations with extensive experience in self storage management and development. Oversees company growth initiatives and executive decision-making processes.
Jack Fritsche
COO
Manages daily operations with a focus on efficiency and service quality. Brings decades of experience in self storage facility management and process optimization.
Kenneth Lower
CFO
Financial strategist responsible for fiscal oversight. Ensures financial compliance and manages investment portfolios across the company's extensive property holdings.
Justin Quinto
Vice President of Acquisitions and Asset Management
Leads acquisition efforts with expertise in property analysis and negotiation. Manages asset portfolio optimization and due diligence processes for new property acquisitions.
Questions
What areas do you serve for self storage operations?
We operate Moove In Self Storage facilities across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions in ten states including Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Iowa.
What types of self storage properties do you develop?
We specialize in premium Class A facilities including multi-story, drive-up, and climate-controlled storage units. Our developments require minimum 60,000 net rentable square feet on 4+ acre sites with strong population densities.
How does your acquisition process work?
Our streamlined process includes property sourcing, financial analysis, due diligence, and transparent negotiations. We focus on core, core+, and value-add properties meeting specific criteria for location, size, and population density.
What construction services do you offer?
We manage complete self storage construction projects from zoning approvals through final inspections. Our services include architectural coordination, contractor management, ADA compliance, and security planning.
How can investors work with your company?
We offer investment opportunities through our vertically integrated platform. Investors benefit from our 25-year track record, 18% annual same-store NOI growth, and deep industry relationships with top self storage leaders.
What makes your self storage facilities unique?
Our facilities feature distinctive cow-themed branding, modern architectural elements like gambrel roofs, and premium amenities including climate-controlled units and secure access systems.
