About SSAM

The Self-Storage Association of Michigan (SSAM) was formed in 2007 to respond to the needs of self-storage owners and operators throughout the state. Our Mission: Through legislation, education and marketing, the Self-Storage Association of Michigan works to improve the business climate for its members and to encourage growth in all areas of the self-storage industry.

2023-2024 SSAM Board of Directors

Peter Spickenagel - President
Owner/Operator '24
Citizen Storage

Chad Lundberg -Vice President
Owner/Operator '26
The Storage Group

Adam Pogoda - Treasurer/Secretary
Owner/Operator '24
Pogoda Companies

Theresa Gallas
Vendor '24
Janus International

Jonathan Gilmore
Owner/Operator '25
U-Haul of Northern Michigan

Jessica Johnson
Vendor '25
Storage Business Owners Alliance (SBOA)

Rebecca Ward
Owner/Operator '26
Secure Storage

SSAM staff

John Lindley
President & CEO
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Darren Ing
Director 
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Lauri Brantley-Thom
Director of Communication
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Maris Brennan
Membership Director
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Marenia Rabi
Controller 
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Gabrielle Strubhar
Marketing & Communications Director
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