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Company Profile
Strategic Property Management, Inc. creates
the most comprehensive solution for your management
needs by assessing your needs, establishing
your client type, having points of contact,
and then implementing our team approach.
The benefits are the elimination of phone
calls from tenants, maintaining market rents,
having maintenance issues handled quickly,
efficiently, in a cost effective manner, and
having a professional interface who understands
your needs. We understand that your time is
valuable.
Profiles
| Don
Clauson, CEO |
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As CEO, Don oversees all aspects of
Strategic Property Management, Inc.
including the overall direction, financial
aspects, human relations, continuing
growth, and the advanced quality of
the company. Prior to his work
with Strategic Property Management,
Inc., he was a Vice President with Sperry
Van Ness where he specialized in the
representation of buyers and sellers
of Self Storage properties. |
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Some of his clients included the RTC,
major financial institutions, and REITS.
In February of 1997, Don formed Commercial
Property Consultants, Inc. Commercial
Property Consultants, Inc. continues
to represent buyers and sellers, consulting,
and development.
During the past 14 years Don has been
involved in over $200 million of Self
Storage transactions and has developed
an excess of 210,000 net feet of storage
space. In 1999, after many years
of building on his experience and knowledge,
Don partnered with Randy and Brian Strauss
to form Strategic Property Management,
Inc. The purpose behind the company
was to provide cost effective management
for property owners through effective
planning, exceptional organization,
and overall in depth knowledge of the
industry as a whole.
Don is not only the CEO and one of three
partners of Strategic Property Management,
Inc., but he is also a past regional
board member of the Self-Storage Association
(SSA), a past speaker at the SSA, and
has been published in the Mini Storage
Messenger and Inside Self Storage.
His strong interpersonal and leadership
skills give him the ability to successfully
manage multiple properties and assignments
while keeping a strong hold on his capacity
to resolve problems effectively and
creatively. His knowledge, enthusiasm,
and energy lead others to give their
best efforts and helps keep the effective
quality of Strategic Property Management,
Inc. successful and growing.
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| Brian
Strauss, Partner |
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Brian is a Certified Apartment Manager
and our Senior Residential/Commercial
Property Manager. His knowledge
and expertise acquired over the past
several years includes a broad spectrum
of all property management with an emphasis
on preventive maintenance and expense
reduction.
Brian started off as a maintenance technician
and worked for five years learning electrical,
plumbing, painting, and landscaping.
Before Strategic Property Management,
Inc. was formed, he was managing all
aspects of 68 residential units. In
1997, he received the CAM designation
through the National Apartment Association.
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As part of Strategic Property Management,
Inc., he works on vendor retention,
curb appeal, and landscaping.
His efforts are focused on the beautification
and upgrade of properties. In
addition, he has the ability to resolve
tenant conflicts amicably. Currently,
he is working on a schedule of preventive
maintenance to prevent main-line clogs
and extend the lifespan of roofs and
water heaters. He is proactive
on the prevention of water intrusion
into the foundation of walls and apartments
to prevent mold issues.
Brian graduated with a BA in Molecular
Biology and Biochemistry from UC Santa
Cruz. When he is not working with
Strategic Property Management, Inc.,
Brian is spending time with his wife
Mary and two children, Julia and Ashley. |
| Randy
Strauss, Controller |
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Randy is the Chief Financial
Officer of Strategic Property Management,
Inc. He is one of three partners
and has been with the company since
its inception in October 1999.
He supervises the accounting department
and payroll, including our employees’
IRA, Workman’s Compensation, and Medical/Dental
Benefits.
In the beginning stages of Strategic
Property Management, Inc. Randy did
all the accounting, issuance of checks,
filing, and oversaw the overall budgets
and expenses. As Strategic grew,
Randy needed to hire an assistant to
help him get through his large volume
of work. |
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Randy received a Business degree from
Washington University and has worked
in accounting since 1994. His
background and knowledge with numbers
is a big reason why Strategic Property
Management, Inc. is where it is today.
He is especially good at keeping the
expenses down while promoting environmentally
conscious habits like recycling.
When not dealing with financial responsibilities,
Randy spends his time with his wife,
Paige, and their daughter, Isabella,
who was born in April 2005. Isabella
is a familiar face around the Strategic
Property Management, Inc. Corporate
Office and her young spirits keep everyone
smiling! |
| Walter
V. Turskey, Vice President Self Storage,
CSSM
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Walter became a part of Strategic Property
Management, Inc. in 1999 as an onsite
Apartment Manager and eventually transitioned
into a Property Manager overlooking commercial
properties and apartment complexes, as
well as overseeing the maintenance scheduling
and follow up. Currently, Walter
oversees several Self Storage facilities
in Southern California. |
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Walter brings an extensive background
of experience to Strategic Property
Management, Inc. He has over 11
years of experience in the management
of Commercial Properties, Self Storage
facilities, and Multi-Family Communities.
His knowledge of Self Storage procedures
and operations has proven to be invaluable
in running our current facilities.
In addition, he trains all Self Storage
managers as well as District Managers.
Walter graduated from Coleman College
with a certificate of completion in
Computer Information Services.
He has also participated and completed
the SSA Managers Certificate Program.
Walter’s involvement with Strategic
Property Management, Inc. includes the
management of daily operations, maintaining
and operating budgets of several facilities,
hiring and training of on-site personnel,
and developing and implementing effective
marketing plans for each individual
property. His ability to identify,
manage, and complete multiple tasks
in a timely and efficient manner makes
Walter a valuable addition to the Strategic
team. |
| Julie
Merry-Susko, District Manager CCRM, CAM
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Julie joined Strategic Property Management,
Inc. in May 2001 as a Resident Manager
for Juniper Hill Apartments and in November
2003 was promoted to Property Manager
supervising other resident managers
and their properties. In October 2005,
Julie added five Self Storage facilities
to her portfolio and now, as District
Manager, currently oversees numerous
apartment buildings, commercial properties,
and Self Storage facilities.
Julie is an extremely participative
member of Strategic Property Management,
Inc. and has involved herself with the
training of current and new employees.
She works with the San Diego Apartment
Association and serves on the education
committee. Julie also serves on the
REstart committee in partnership with
IREM. |
She works hard at providing the support
and encouragement that her managers
need so that they may provide the best
service possible to Strategic Property
Management, Inc.’s customers and
residents. She also maintains a close
and informed relationship with the property
owners to ensure that she knows what
their expectations are and can accurately
provide them with the outcomes they
rely upon.
Julie has been rewarded for her outstanding
commitments throughout the years. In
2002, she received an award for Resident
Manager of the year and in 2003 she
was named Employee of the Year. In February
2005 she received a Superior Achievement
and designation for “Certified
California Resident Manager” and
in June 2005 she was highlighted in
the “Rental Owners” magazine.
Julie continues to illustrate long-term
commitment to this industry by completing
and receiving the National “CAM”
designation in May 2007.
Julie lives in San Diego with her husband,
John, two cats and one dog whom she
considers to be her children. Her mother,
brothers, and sisters also live in San
Diego County, allowing Julie to spend
the majority of her weekends enjoying
quality time with her family. |
| Lisa
Kerr, District Manager |
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Lisa Kerr joined Strategic Property
Management, Inc. in February 2008 as
the District Manager for our Riverside
portfolio. She has a strong background
in management and has managed Freedom
Storage in Homeland, CA for the last
4 years.
Lisa brings exceptional customer service
experience, as well as valuable knowledge
of management and training in the service
industry. She offers valuable experience
and enthusiasm to our team. |
Lisa’s involvement with Strategic
Property Management, Inc. includes,
but is not limited to the daily operations,
management of team facilities, and developing
and implementing effective marketing
plans for each property. Her ability
to identify, manage and complete multiple
tasks in a timely and efficient manner
makes Lisa an asset to SPMI.
Lisa lives in Menifee, CA and when she
is not working, she enjoys spending
quality time with her husband Bryan
Kerr and their children. |
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Danielle
Solare
Executive Assistant
to Don Clauson/ Human Resources |
Rachel
Cafiso
Administrative Assistant
to Randy Strauss |
Marisa
Broude
Property Supervisor / Assistant
to Brian Strauss and Julie Merry |
Julie
Gerber
Accounts Payable
Assistant |
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