The Atomic Team

Atomic Storage Group was established to redefine self-storage management through clear communication, transparent fees, and tailored solutions. Our commitment to these core values has positioned us as a trusted leader, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and flexible management that drives client success.

About Us

Atomic Storage Group was founded with a vision to transform self-storage management. Built on a foundation of transparency, personalized service, and excellence, the company takes a hands-on approach and maintains clear communication to ensure the success of every facility it manages.

Magen Smith

CEO | CPA

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Magen Smith | CEO / CPA

Magen is the CEO of Atomic Storage Group, and is a dynamic force in the self-storage industry.

Her journeys satisfy her thirst for exploration and serve as a wellspring of creativity, shaping her perspective as a self-storage industry leader, CPA, and entrepreneur. With a diverse background as the former owner of several self-storage sites in the South, Magen brings invaluable expertise in conversions and ground-up developments to the table.

Magen is a respected figure in the self-storage community, recognized for her insightful contributions through speaking engagements, writing, and blogging for industry trade shows, publications, and websites. Her wealth of experience continues to drive innovation and excellence within the industry.

Ryan Dayhoff

Ryan Dayhoff

Vice President of Operations

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Andrew Aue

Vice President of Revenue & Technology

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Bob Vanderploeg

Director of Remote Operations

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Meg Graham

Director of Customer Operations

Daniel Higuera

Director of Business Development

Marketing


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Ryan Bustamante

Director of Marketing

Georgii Kovalenko

Marketing Account Manager

Diego Molina

Marketing Account Manager

Frank Bruechner

Marketing Account Manager

Stephen Barton

Marketing Account Manager

District Managers


Ernest Gomez

Ernest Gomez

District Manager

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Joey McClendon

District Manager

Larissa Fincher

Larissa Fincher

District Manager

Ashley Aaltonen

District Manager

Chevis Daniels

District Manager

Michael Holtman

District Manager

Lisa Ballard Ogle

District Manager

Keith Heisinger

District Manager

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Jocelyn Meraz

Revenue Operations Coordinator

Accounting Team


Katie Wellbaum

Accounting Manager

Tanya Loney

Tax Accountant

Traci Willis

Traci Willis

Property Accountant

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Dushani Kumarapperuma

Property Accountant

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Sasha Yanchanka

Property Accountant

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Emily Shaw

Data Entry Clerk

Call Center


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Hollie Hollister

Customer Operations Manager

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Lisa Curbow

Sales Coach

Auctions


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Shannon Nagelmakers

Auction Coordinator

Britt Khan

Auction Coordinator

Anna Munoz

Auction Coordinator

HR and Training


Brandi Tweedy

HR Generalist

Laura McFarland

Training & Operations Standards Manager

Magen’s journey to founding Atomic Storage Group began long before the company itself. For years, she focused on managing the storage assets she owned, gaining firsthand experience in every aspect of operations.


One day in Louisiana, while sitting on a curb after chasing a raccoon through a storage facility, she realized it was time to interview management companies to help her streamline operations. However, after meeting with several prominent firms, she discovered a glaring issue: most couldn’t provide clear, straightforward answers to her questions—particularly about fee structures. More importantly, she felt constrained by their one-size-fits-all approach. Her facilities had unique needs that required customized solutions, not an algorithmic mold.


That realization sparked an idea: to create a management company that operated the way she would want if she were the client. She envisioned a company built on open communication, simple and transparent fees, practical solutions, and the flexibility to manage sites based on their individual needs.


From the start, Magen was hands-on. In the early years of Atomic Storage Group, it wasn’t uncommon to see her on the ground responding to hurricanes, fires, and other emergencies. By rolling up her sleeves and tackling challenges head-on, she built a reputation for leading a company that gets things done.