Business Details
Wisconsin Self Storage Association
The Wisconsin Self-Storage Association has dedicated itself to supporting self storage operators across Wisconsin since its founding. With over 300 members, we provide industry-specific resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities designed to enhance business profitability and operational excellence. Our organization focuses on protecting the self storage industry through legislative engagement, educational programs, and member-driven initiatives. We offer access to specialized training, industry events, and a collaborative network that empowers operators to stay competitive in a dynamic market. Through our commitment to professional development and industry standards, we help members navigate regulatory challenges and implement best practices.Our team combines decades of collective experience in self storage operations, policy development, and business management to deliver tailored solutions. We maintain strong relationships with industry partners and service providers to offer exclusive benefits that support business growth. By fostering innovation and ethical business practices, we aim to elevate the self storage sector's reputation while addressing members' evolving needs. Our strategic focus on education, advocacy, and community building positions us as a trusted resource for Wisconsin's self storage professionals.
Services
Industry Advocacy
Educational Programs
Networking Events
Legislative Support
Business Resources
Highlights and features
- We represent over 300 self storage operators across Wisconsin
- Our organization provides exclusive industry-specific educational resources
- We offer legislative advocacy to protect storage industry interests
- We host networking events connecting storage professionals statewide
- We deliver tailored business solutions for self storage operators
Services
Industry Advocacy
We actively represent self storage operators' interests before Wisconsin legislative bodies and regulatory agencies. Our advocacy efforts focus on protecting property rights, opposing burdensome regulations, and promoting favorable industry policies. Through regular engagement with state officials, we ensure our members' voices shape the regulatory environment.
Educational Programs
Our comprehensive educational offerings include annual conferences, workshops, and online resources covering operational best practices, legal compliance, and business management strategies. These programs help operators enhance their expertise in areas like facility security, tenant relations, and revenue optimization through proven industry techniques.
Networking Events
We organize regular networking opportunities including our annual Fall Conference and regional meetups. These events connect storage professionals with peers, suppliers, and industry experts to share insights, explore new technologies, and build business relationships that drive operational success and innovation.
Legislative Support
Our dedicated policy team monitors state legislation affecting self storage operations and provides members with timely updates and action alerts. We offer guidance on compliance matters and coordinate collective responses to regulatory proposals that impact the industry's operating landscape.
Business Resources
Members gain access to exclusive resources including legal templates, insurance programs, and operational guides tailored to self storage businesses. Our resource library provides practical solutions for day-to-day management challenges and helps operators maintain compliance with industry standards.
People
Dawn Lambrecht
Executive Director
Dawn leads WSSA's day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives, bringing extensive industry experience to support member success through advocacy and education.
Jeff Daugherty
President
Jeff provides strategic leadership as President, drawing on his 20+ years of self storage management experience to guide policy decisions and industry representation efforts.
Kendall Breunig
Vice President
Kendall oversees association growth initiatives and member engagement, leveraging his background in real estate investment and storage facility management to enhance member value.
Questions
How can I join the Wisconsin Self Storage Association?
Visit our website's 'Join WSSA' section to complete the membership application and select your preferred membership level.
What benefits do WSSA members receive?
Members gain access to educational resources, legislative advocacy, networking events, insurance programs, and industry-specific business tools.
Does WSSA offer educational opportunities for storage operators?
Yes, we provide annual conferences, workshops, and online training covering operational best practices, legal compliance, and business management strategies.
How does WSSA support the self storage industry in Wisconsin?
We advocate for favorable legislation, provide educational resources, facilitate networking, and offer specialized business tools to enhance industry standards.