Our Team

Kenneth E. Nitzberg, Co-CEO

At the helm of our organization is our chairman, co-founder, and chief executive officer Kenneth E. Nitzberg. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business Management from the University of California at Davis in 1968, Nitzberg has created quite the reputation in the business community and in self storage specifically. In 2006, he served as Chair of the Self Storage Association and was elected to the Self Storage Association Hall of Fame in 2015. Nitzberg helped Devon Self Storage reach a market value in excess of $1.25 billion, along with our other talented team members.

Matthew Tice, Co-CEO

Mr. Tice joined Inland in 2003 as vice president of Inland’s property management and as an acquisitions negotiator and was named senior vice president in 2016. During his 14 years at Inland, he has been responsible for financing lines of credit for Inland-related parties and negotiating more than 260 acquisitions, totaling more than $6 billion and nearly 25 million square feet. Most notably, he completed a $520 million acquisition of 39 shopping centers from New Quest Properties, a $300 million acquisition of Southlake Town Square, in Southlake, Texas, and a $359 million acquisition of the Collette portfolio that included eight properties. Additionally, he has completed over $700 million in financing for Inland-related parties. Prior to joining Inland, he was the director of information technology for Transplace where he was responsible for the design, budgeting and implementation of corporate networking systems—integrating 45 sites around the country and managing a team of 40 people. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Texas A&M University and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Gregory W. Mackay, COO

Mr. Mackay serves as Devon’s COO – Acquisitions & Construction, overseeing market expansion, acquisitions, and development through partnerships with brokers, developers, and principals. Since joining Devon in 1993, he has held leadership roles in operations and international markets, including managing self storage operations across Europe. With prior executive experience in marketing, brokerage, and property management, Mr. Mackay brings decades of expertise to Devon. He holds the Certified Property Manager designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management.

Charles W. Gamm, Senior Vice President, Operations Support

Mr. Gamm joined Devon in January 2019 and is responsible for store operations and team development. Prior to joining Devon Mr. Gamm was a Divisional Vice President of Operations for Heartland Automotive Services Inc., where he spearheaded daily operations with a focus on boosting revenue, increasing efficiencies, and enforcing policies and regulations for 86 Jiffy Lube stores across the St. Louis, Memphis, and Columbus markets. Mr. Gamm also provided leadership and management for 10 district managers, 86 store managers, and 600 associates in multi-state operations. Over a 29-year career with Heartland Automotive Mr. Gamm held positions ranging from District Manager, Regional Manager, Division Director, Regional Vice President, and Divisional Vice President.

Liza Koncel, Senior Vice President, Operations

Mrs. Koncel is responsible for overseeing store operations in the Eastern United States since December 2023. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Ms. Koncel is renowned for her ability to drive growth, enhance efficiencies, optimize operational excellence, and achieve strong financial performance. Prior to her current role, Ms. Koncel served as a Regional Vice President of Operations and Safety Chairperson at Life Storage, where she led operations across 267 locations in seventeen states until its acquisition in 2023. Before her tenure at Life Storage, she began her career at Public Storage, where she held various positions including District Manager, Senior District Manager, and Regional Vice President of Operations.

Jeffrey H. Humphrey, Senior Vice President, Asset Management

Mr. Humphrey joined Devon in 1990 and leads the company’s asset management team, overseeing facility reviews, acquisitions, financing, insurance, and tax assessment matters. He previously served as Director of Acquisition Audit and Property Taxes at Equitec Financial Group, managing a $2 billion commercial real estate portfolio. A graduate of Saint Mary’s College with a B.S. in Accounting/Business Administration, Mr. Humphrey holds senior appraisal designations from the ASA and NAREA, has presented at national self storage conferences, and co-instructed the SSA’s Valuation and Acquisition course for nearly two decades.

Shannon Dodge, Senior Vice President, Construction

Mr. Dodge oversees all of Devon’s construction activities including renovations and additions to existing self storage assets and the conversion of non-self storage assets into state-of-the-art self storage facilities. Mr. Dodge joined Devon in September 2015 after working for nine years in construction trades, primarily in the construction of self storage facilities. Previously, he was the Project Manager for the construction company responsible for renovating Devon’s Fontaine Road location in Memphis, TN. Mr. Dodge comes from a family with a long history in the self storage construction business. From 2002 to 2006, Mr. Dodge served in the United States Marines.

Kimberly Siclari, Senior Vice President, General Counsel

Mrs. Siclari joined Devon in 2004 and oversees due diligence and legal matters related to acquisitions, dispositions, and financing of assets. She works closely with partners and lenders to ensure compliance across Devon’s self storage portfolio. With a background spanning telecommunications, banking, mortgage lending, and financial services, she brings extensive experience in real estate and law. Mrs. Siclari is a licensed attorney and active member of the California State Bar and American Bar Association, holding a B.A. in Political Science from Chico State University and a J.D. from John F. Kennedy University.

Ben Beard, Vice President, Information Technology

Mr. Beard joined Devon in April 2022 as its first Vice President – Information Technology. In that capacity he oversees all of Devon’s activities in the technology area including setting up the computers and internet access on all existing and new stores, managing Devon’s internet functions and troubleshooting any related issues. Ben spent the past nine years as a Sr. Engineer Team Lead with MicroMenders, a software service firm based in San Francisco. Prior to that he was a Sr. Analyst at TSM Corporation, a Department of Defense contractor. He is a graduate of the University of Memphis with a BS in Management Information Systems.

Zach Baldwin, Vice President, Operations Support

Zach Baldwin brings over 15 years of expertise to Devon, where he has held pivotal roles from Assistant General Manager to Vice President, Operations Support. Renowned for his strategic oversight, Zach develops operational policies to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Brandon Ricks, Vice President, Field Operations

Brandon Ricks serves as Vice President, Field Operations at Devon Self Storage, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in operations and team development. Before joining Devon, he was Regional Vice President of Operations at Life Storage, overseeing 200 locations, 11 District Managers, and 400+ store employees. His career also includes a decade with Schwan’s Consumer Brands, where he managed sales and distribution across multiple states before transitioning to the storage industry in 2009.

Mike Olsen, Vice President, Acquisitions

Mr. Olsen is Devon’s Vice President – Acquisitions and as such is responsible for market research and property valuation. He is responsible for coordinating initial information leading to the final construction or capital budgets for each acquisition. Mr. Olsen has been with Devon since 2018. Prior to Devon, Mr. Olsen was Head of Operations for Timberline Chainsaw Sharpener. Mr. Olsen managed 85 active dealer accounts, managed inventory for over forty different products, parts, and packaging. Mr. Olsen graduated from Brigham Young University Idaho in 2010 with a degree in Business Management.

Harry Sharp, Vice President, Asset Management

Mr. Sharp joined Devon in June 2018 as an Asset Management Analyst, where he prepared the initial stages of financial models for new acquisitions. Now, in addition to financial modeling, he prepares and distributes annual operating budgets and monthly investor reports, conducts monthly variance analysis, and facilitates and monitors rent increases to existing tenants using Devon’s Revenue Management program. Mr. Sharp was named a Vice President – Asset Management effective January 1, 2022. Mr. Sharp graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2015 with a B.S. in Accounting.

Brian Beamer, Vice President, Revenue Management

Brian Beamer is Vice President of Revenue Management at Devon Self Storage, overseeing pricing strategy, revenue optimization, and performance analytics across the portfolio. He leverages market intelligence, benchmarking, and advanced pricing models to balance occupancy growth with rate integrity, while collaborating with operations, marketing, and asset management teams. Passionate about innovation, Brian integrates technology and analytics to drive consistent performance and long-term growth.

Edwin Gore, Vice President, Construction

Ed is Vice President of Construction at Inland Devon Self Storage Holdings LLC, bringing more than 30 years of construction experience, including 25+ years specializing in self-storage development. He has overseen nearly sixty ground-up and conversion projects across the New York City, New Jersey, and SE Pennsylvania markets, building a strong reputation for leadership, client relationships, and team management. At Inland Devon, Ed directs budgetary design, operational systems, and cross-team collaboration, playing a key role in the company’s continued growth and integration.

Justin Funcell, Director, Third Party Management

Mr. Funcell joined Devon in 2023 as Director of Third Party Management, where he leads the growth and success of Devon’s managed properties and strengthens partnerships with joint venture and third-party owners. Previously, he served as Director of Third-Party Management at Life Storage, overseeing a portfolio of 470 properties and $550 million in annual revenues. He began his career in mortgage lending with Solidifi and is a graduate of St. John Fisher University with a B.S. in Business Management.

Vanessa Rovekamp, Director, Marketing

Vanessa Rovekamp is a marketing leader with over a decade of experience in property management marketing, specializing in driving brand growth, revenue, and customer engagement through technology-driven, data-backed strategies. She currently applies her expertise in the self storage industry, where she has spent the past four years advancing business expansion and digital transformation.

Vanessa holds a B.S.B.A. in Marketing and Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, along with Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials. Her background includes 15+ years working with major U.S. investment firms and a strong foundation in technology and automation from her early career in the tech sector.

Careers at Devon Self Storage

Interested in joining our team at Devon Self Storage? We offer career opportunities at our local facilities and our corporate office. Explore job opportunities and apply online today.