Dave Knobler is based out of Houston, Texas and is Senior Managing Director of Investments and Director of Marcus & Millichap’s National Self-Storage Group. Over the past ten years, Dave has closed over $1 billion worth of real estate transactions, primarily consisting of self-storage properties. Having a passion for brokerage, surrounding himself with fantastic teams like The LeClaire-Schlosser Group and Marcus & Millichap, and implementing a creative marketing approach have been the foundation of Dave’s ability to help his clients achieve their goals. Dave is consistently among the firm’s industry-leading…
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Featured Broker: Matt Porter
With over five years of experience and a proven track record in the self-storage industry, Matt has successfully brokered 42 transactions totaling more than 1.2 million net rentable square feet. Matt will represent clients across Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Alabama, expanding SCA’s presence and strategic reach in the Southeastern U.S. Matt began his real estate career as an intern with Randall Commercial Group in Oxford, Mississippi, and went on to manage investment valuations and property renovations in Memphis with the largest single-family rental operator in the Southern U.S. He…
Featured Broker: Luke Sauls
Built on values. Sold by results. Luke Sauls helps storage owners buy, sell, and succeed – leaving every deal better than he found it. Luke is Vice President and Principal at Sauls Commercial Real Estate, where he focuses on self-storage investment sales. He specializes in representing owners of stabilized, value-add, lease-up, CO, and development opportunities, bringing experience from the broker, owner, investor, and developer perspectives. Luke closed his first transaction while in college and has since built a reputation as a hands-on, relationship-driven advisor. With multiple state broker licenses and…
Featured Broker: Hunter Molnar
As a founding member of the Storage Exchange team, Hunter has developed many of the strategic initiatives and operational practices that have led to him and his team closing over $450 million and 8.1 million NRSF in self-storage transactions. As Managing Director, Hunter leads a team of Investment Associates who strive to deliver value through a commitment to transparency and process. Prior to Storage Exchange, Hunter ran the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Acquisitions team at Red Dot Storage, helping to raise and deploy $500 million of capital across 180 assets. Hunter…
Featured Broker: Jessie Gilton
Jessie Gilton, a new addition to the Argus team, has more than 20 years of experience in sales, business development, and commercial real estate, with a focus on self-storage investments, sales, and leasing throughout New England. She represents owners, investors, landlords, and tenants, bringing a client-first approach and a deep understanding of both operational and investment strategies. Jessie transitioned into commercial real estate following a successful career in pharmaceutical and medical device sales, where she developed expertise in negotiation, market analysis, and relationship building. She has been active in real…
Featured Broker: Tom De Jong, MBA, SIOR
Tom De Jong, Executive Vice President of Colliers specializes in the sale, development and disposition of self storage and industrial assets throughout the U.S. and has completed transactions totaling in excess of $1 billion worth of consideration with recent closings in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose/Silicon Valley and Washington State. Tom is an SIOR designee. The SIOR designation stands unchallenged for excellence in the performance of real estate services and is universally recognized as the prerequisite in the selection of a commercial real estate broker,…
Featured Broker: Jeffery A. Gorden, CCIM
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 University…
Featured Broker: John Williamson
John is a Director in the Houston office of JLL Capital Markets, Americas. He joined JLL as a part of the HFF acquisition and brings seven years of experience in commercial real estate, with a focus on self-storage debt advisory with JLL Capital Markets, the national self-storage team. John has extensive experience in debt & equity placement, acquisitions & dispositions, real estate valuations, consulting services, and strategic analysis, including demographic study, in-depth market research, and financial analysis. During the course of his career, John has been involved in more than…
Featured Brokers: Argus Self Storage Advisors, Minnesota Team
Tom Flannigan: Tom Flannigan is the Argus Self Storage Advisors affiliate for Minnesota, Iowa, and the Dakotas. Since 2012, he has specialized in the acquisition, disposition and evaluation of self-storage properties of all types and sizes. Tom is the Managing Director of Area CRE Services in Minneapolis and leads a team of Storage Advisors responsible for selling over $500 million of self-storage facilities in the Midwest. P: 612-790-3747 Alex Ihrke: Alex Ihrke is a member of Area CRE Services and a broker associate for the Argus Self Storage team representing…
Featured Broker: John C. Lindsey
John C. Lindsey isn’t just in the self-storage business — he’s redefining it. A dynamic force in the industry since 2008, John brings a rare blend of brokerage precision, development expertise, and global strategy to every deal. With a business degree focused on commercial real estate from the College of Charleston, he launched into self-storage straight out of school — and never looked back. Today, John is one of the most recognized names in self-storage brokerage. He’s led landmark transactions, advised on high-stakes storage projects around the world, and helped…