About

Justine Diana

Human Resource Manager

Justine Diana is currently Human Resource Manager for Copper Storage Management. Justine is a proud graduate of King University where she achieved her bachelor’s degree in business administration in spring of 2021. Justine onboarded with Copper Storage Management in April 2021 with a desire and passion to create workflow processes, employee benefits, and a solid foundation for employees. Prior to working with CSM Justine worked in the medical field for 15+ years working with insurance companies, creating workflow processes, and meeting the needs of patients. In Justine’s free time she enjoys spending time and watching her daughter horseback ride. She loves the lake life, beach life, and loves to travel and take on new adventures.

Tana Bryant

Director of Operations

Tana spent 18 years in various Operational roles with National Storage Affiliates. She was responsible for more than 2 million square feet of rentable space but mostly enjoyed the Acquisitions, Training and Development aspects of her position as Regional Manager as she transitioned multiple stores into NSA’s portfolios. Tana has served as an active member, board member and participant of various committees for the NC Self Storage Association. Her passion for self-storage and the many facets of successful operations drives her desire to continue to give back to the industry.

Jacob Copper

CEO

Jacob Copper is the CEO of Copper Storage Management, where he leads the company with a focus on innovation and excellence in the self-storage industry. Jacob joined CSM in November 2022, and his previous role as Senior Client Relations Specialist involved leading efforts to enhance client relationships and drive improved performance across the company’s facilities.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from UNC – Charlotte, as well as a Master of International Studies from North Carolina State University. Jacob’s background includes valuable experience at Self Storage 101, where he conducted feasibility studies, due diligence audits, and operational audits. Jacob’s diverse exposure in the industry has equipped him with a well-rounded understanding of the dynamics affecting owners, operators, and property managers.

Brett Copper

President/Partner

Brett has grown up in the self-storage industry. As Bob Copper’s son, he has worked with Self Storage 101, the country’s leading self-storage consulting firm, since he was a teenager. After college, Brett worked with CubeSmart to gain further insight into 3rd Party Management and Operations before joining Self Storage 101 full time.

For the last 5 years, Brett has worked with hundreds of self-storage owners and operators on management, marketing, acquisitions, feasibility, and training for facilities all over the United States. Seeing a growing need for alternative management solutions in the industry, Brett, along with the rest of the Copper family, created Copper Storage Management.

Today, Copper Storage Management has become the largest (non-REIT) 3rd Party management company specifically catering to remote self-storage facilities. Copper Storage Management currently manages almost 200 facilities nationwide and continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. The Coppers have also acquired and sold large portfolios of unmanned facilities under the brand Copper Safe Storage.

Tess Toth

Director of Sales and Marketing

Tess Toth is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Copper Storage Management. Previously, she worked at Live Oak Bank for over 8 years in their marketing department and created the Lead Management sector at the bank helping drive millions of dollars of closed loans in 2021 and 2022.

At Copper Storage Management, Tess oversees the marketing and sales strategy, manages the lead pipeline and sales funnel, writes original industry articles and blogs, and creates company collateral.

Katey Rock, CPA

Accounting Manager

Katey Rock is Copper Storage Management’s Accounting Manager. With over 20 years of accounting experience, she has gained valuable insight and worked in multiple industries including software solution, pharmaceutical, and ecommerce. Katey received her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. Previously Katey worked at Aramark Collegiate Hospitality where she was the GL Accounting Manager. At Copper Storage Management, she is responsible for facilitating daily accounting activities and creating financial reports, statements, and enforcing proper methods, policies, and principles.