Category: Featured Broker

David Perlleshi and Frank DeSalvo lead Franklin Street’s National Self-Storage Investment Sales Practice. David is based in Tampa, Florida and Frank in Charlotte, North Carolina, the team represents owners and investors in the acquisition and disposition of self-storage assets throughout the country, while also helping them navigate development, site selection and asset valuation. Additionally, the team leverages Franklin Street’s collaborative, full-service platform to provide their clients with a complete scope of real estate solutions, including financing and insurance. Perlleshi and DeSalvo bring two decades of combined experience in the commercial…

Mark started with Franklin Storage Advisors in 2011. He has facilitated the sale of over 100 storage properties with a value over $500,000,000. Mark’s sole focus is the sale of self-storage properties, and he is a recognized sales valuation expert. He works tirelessly to be sure that every sale goes smoothly. Buyers rely on him to guide them through the due diligence process while sellers expect sound financial analysis and property valuations so that their properties will be priced to sell but yield maximum value. Mark began his commercial real…

Leanna Calderon is not your average real estate agent. With a deep understanding of real estate contracts and a fierce determination to help her clients achieve their real estate dreams, Leanna is a force to be reckoned with in the industry. As a licensed sales agent for 10 years and owner of a transaction coordinating business, Leanna has almost 600 closed transactions under her belt! Known for her ability to build strong connections with each client, Leanna goes above and beyond to ensure that their needs are not just met…

Jack is an Investment Associate at Marcus & Millichap specializing in Self-Storage investments in the Midwest and Phoenix markets. Jack received a degree in Real Estate Finance from the University of Denver’s Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management in 2021 and then spent a year in a commercial sales group at a title company before joining Marcus & Millichap in April 2023. Coming from his lifelong participation in competitive sports, both team (hockey, lacrosse) and individual (tennis, golf), Jack intuitively understands how his work ethic and…

Matt takes pride in understanding every aspect of a client’s needs. Prior to joining Storage Exchange, Matt worked for Oracle Corporation selling everything from ERP Systems to database licenses; this experience gave him the ability to navigate complex transactions having closed multi-million dollar deals with companies like Palantir Technologies and MedImpact. Matt graduated from California Polytechnic State University where he received a degree in Agricultural Business. Contact: Matt English, Associate 949-232-7380 matt@storageexchange.com

Jeff Gorden, CCIM has been a top producing broker since 2003. He has been active in commercial real estate for over a decade with experience in retail, office, industrial, and self-storage properties. Jeff is an advocate for community stewardship serving as the Chairman of the Chandler Board of Adjustment, previously as Chairman of the Chandler Leadership Institute, and as a member of several industry groups such as the National Association of Realtors, CCIM Institute, and currently the President of the Arizona Self Storage Association. Jeff earned degrees from both Temple…

Paul started his commercial real estate career with Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate in 2011 after spending the previous two (2) years with Keller Williams Realty. His experience in commercial real estate has exposed him to various segments of the real estate industry. Paul specialized in Commercial Brokerage and Marketing/Research with Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate. Paul has worked on a five (5) person team which had consistently completes over 130 transactions per year. During his tenure as a Vice President, Paul was involved in all…

Matthew is a Director in the Dallas office of JLL Capital Markets, Americas. He joined JLL as a part of the HFF acquisition and has extensive experience in commercial real estate across multiple product types, but now operates exclusively as a Self Storage investment advisory expert within JLL Capital Market’s national self-storage team. During the course of his career, Matthew has been involved in more than $5.8 billion in commercial real estate transactions, including more than $2.1 billion of self-storage transactions across portfolio and individual asset sales around the country.…

Geramie is a full-service REALTOR that prioritizes community over commission. He joins Calvary Realty with a wealth of knowledge in both Residential and Commercial Real Estate services. Geramie is committed to delivering the highest quality Real Estate services by actively engaging with clients, associates, and the community. It’s this commitment and his unwavering devotion to the community that empowers Geramie to forge a lasting impression from day one. Contact Geramie today to get started on the next chapter of your Real Estate Journey. Contact: Geramie Bascomb Investment Advisor (909) 701-7770…

Before joining Lindsey Self Storage Group, Matt Wess began his self-storage career in 2008 with SecurCare Self Storage, where he oversaw acquisitions. In 2013, SecurCare became one of the three founding Participating Regional Operators (PROs) of National Storage Affiliates (NSA) before transitioning into a Public REIT in 2015. In 2019, Matt moved from his role at SecurCare to become the Manager of Acquisitions at NSA, where he played a key role in sourcing acquisitions, underwriting, transaction structuring, due diligence, and investment committee reviews for the company’s real estate acquisitions. Throughout…