Copper Storage Management’s appointment of James Marichal as Director of Operations strengthens the company’s leadership team to better support its growing portfolio of automated, remotely managed facilities. This move reinforces the firm’s commitment to operational excellence, strategic scaling, and the continuous improvement of remote management workflows.
Copper Storage Management announced today that James Marichal has been named Director of Operations, effective January 2, 2026.
Marichal brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across operations, client relations, and management within the self-storage, hospitality, and real estate industries. Known for his strategic mindset and people-first leadership style, he has a strong track record of driving performance, developing teams, and leading complex portfolios.
“James has consistently demonstrated a strong ability to lead teams, drive execution, and bring clarity to complex operations,” said Jacob Copper, CEO. “This promotion reflects the confidence we have in his leadership as we continue to scale with discipline and consistency.”
“Stepping into the Director of Operations role in 2026 feels both energizing and grounding,” said Marichal. “I’m grateful for the people and culture at Copper and excited to build on what’s working while helping lead the company forward with clarity and confidence.”
As Director of Operations, Marichal will oversee operational strategy and team development across Copper Storage Management’s portfolio.
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About Copper Storage Management
Our mission is to help self-storage facility owners and operators run their properties at maximum efficiency. To do so, we partner with our clients to develop customized self-storage management solutions, capitalizing on areas of unique opportunities for each facility.
With decades of self-storage experience, our industry experts have helped 250+ facilities grow revenue while maintaining customer satisfaction. Our services have helped our customers lower expenses while increasing the value of their facilities.
