
Preserving Legacies, Building Futures
Our Team

Preserving Legacies, Building Futures
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Mike Perry
Chief Executive Officer
Mike is a founding Partner of Blue Sky Self Storage which owns and operates 54 self storage facilities, with 4.2 million square feet, in sixteen states. Blue Sky Self Storage was formed in 2019. Mike has been involved in the self storage industry for over 20 years starting his career as a CPA working for a public accounting firm as a financial auditor with clients in the self storage space. In 2014, Mike became the Corporate Controller for National Storage Affiliates (NYSE: NSA) where he helped the company successfully launch its IPO in 2015. After the IPO, Mike became the company’s Vice President of Acquisitions and between 2015 and 2019 oversaw approximately $4 billion of self storage acquisitions. In 2019, Mike joined a partnership focused on ground up self storage development. In 2020, Mike formed a joint venture with National Storage Affiliates with the purpose of acquiring stabilized self storage properties. Since 2019, these partnerships have successfully resulted in the creation of the Blue Sky Self Storage portfolio. Mike lives in Denver with his wife Ashley and four children ranging from twelve to one years old. Mike and his family enjoy fly-fishing and golfing in the summer, hunting in the fall, skiing in the winter and beach trips to keep mom happy!
Our Legacy: A Timeline of Expansion
2014
Key team members assist in the IPO of NSA, raise over $4B of debt and equity and close on
$4B of acquisitions
2019
Legacy Impact is formed
(Predecessor Entities)
9 lease-up properties
2020
Blue Sky brand is created & NSA JV is established deploying over $300M in acquisitions 2020
35 acquisitions
2021
Legacy continues to
develop via friends & family and under the NSA JV 2021
4 developments
& 6 acquisitions
2022
NSA JV pauses acquisitions
due to capital market dynamics
1 acquisition
2023
Legacy launches
Individual Syndications
1 acquisitions
2024
NSA JV is rolled up
Individual Syndications close
on
9 locations
2025
Legacy Self
Storage brand is launched
4 locations

Pablo Martinez
Chief Investment Officer
Pablo started his career in self storage in 2014 at National Storage Affiliates (NYSE: NSA). Over his tenure at NSA he served in various positions collaborating directly with the CEOs and CFOs. He assisted in NSA’s initial public offering and played important roles in follow on equity offerings, debt placements, and partnership waterfall calculations. During his time at NSA, he aided in the raising over $3 billion of equity and approximately $4 billion of debt. Before joining NSA, Pablo gained experience with a boutique investment management firm and interned at the Governmental Development Bank of Puerto Rico. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to preside over PR Island Investment, a short-term vacation rental business. Currently holding the designation of Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, Pablo's educational journey includes a Master's in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned the esteemed title of Charles F. Knight Scholar for the Highest Academic Achievement in Program in 2014. He also graduated Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Finance and Economics from the University of Puerto Rico in 2013. Pablo is also the President and Founder of LATAM MINI, LLC, a consulting and investment entity focused on self-storage development and acquisitions in Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Puerto Rico. Residing in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Pablo shares his life with his wife Naomi.

Our Legacy: A Timeline of Expansion
2014
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Key team members assist in the IPO of NSA, raise over $4B of debt and equity and close on $4B of acquisitions
Legacy Impact is formed
(Predecessor Entities)
9 lease-up properties
Blue Sky brand is created & NSA JV is established deploying over $300M in acquisitions 2020
35 acquisitions
Legacy continues to develop via friends & family and under the NSA JV 2021
4 developments
&
6 acquisitions
NSA JV pauses acquisitions
due to capital market dynamics
1 acquisition
Legacy launches
Individual Syndications
1 acquisitions
NSA JV is rolled up
Individual Syndications close
on 9 locations
Legacy Self
Storage brand is launched
4 locations
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Chris Holm
President- Investor Relations
Chris is a Senior Vice President of PNC Aviation Finance. Chris has over 25 years of experience in commercial lending and finance. His experience includes working extensively with high-net-worth individuals to acquire and structure financing options for corporate and private aircraft. Chris’s career has included working for GE Capital, Aviation Finance Group, Hawker Beechcraft (now Textron Aviation), RBS Asset Finance and KPMG. He is originally from the Midwest, but currently resides in Littleton, Colorado with his wife and two kids. Chris received his bachelors degree in accounting from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. Chris has been an investor in the self-storage industry since
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Chris Rhodes
Vice President- Acquisitions
Chris started his career in self storage in 2013 at Renfroe Enterprises. During his tenure, he shouldered bottom-line responsibilities for over 350,000 square feet across two states. His role extended to acquiring properties for self storage development and assuming leadership responsibilities for a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets. Towards the end of his time with the company, Chris played a pivotal role in the successful disposition of four self storage assets, a billboard company, and a document storage company, generating over $60 million. His experience equipped him with the expertise in various facets of the self storage industry, including operations, management, marketing, advertising, sales, acquisitions, and development. In January 2022, he joined the Blue Sky Self Storage team where he spearheads the acquisition process. His responsibilities include cultivating broker and seller relationships, underwriting, contract negotiation, site visits, and due diligence. Post-acquisition, Chris collaborates with the third-party management partner, implementing revenue management strategies, conducting profit and loss reviews, proforma comparisons, and more. Throughout his career, he has contributed to multiple self storage acquisitions and developments, totaling over $150 million. Actively involved in the industry, Chris currently serves on the board of the Alabama Self Storage Association. A summa cum laude graduate in psychology from the University of Alabama, Chris continues to call Tuscaloosa home, residing with his wife Lindsey, their son Luke, and their daughter Lily.

Karen Gerken
Transaction Manager
Karen is a seasoned Transaction Manager with over seventeen years of transactional experience including twelve years of transactional management experience in the self-storage sector. In 2011 she started her career in self-storage at SecurCare Self Storage, which in 2013, became a founding PRO for National Storage Affiliates. Karen naturally moved to leading the transaction activity at NSA, assisting in approximately $4 billion of transactions. In 2021 she moved to SpareBox Storage and oversaw approximately $200 million of self-storage transactions. Karen is well versed in all aspects of real estate due diligence and has cultivated a deep understanding of the industry’s nuances and regulations. She prioritizes building strong relationships with clients, investors, and colleagues to ensure that each transaction is executed seamlessly and in alignment with the unique goals and objectives of the parties involved. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder and a Paralegal Degree from Arapahoe Community College. Combined, these degrees give Karen the knowledge and skills needed for transactional work. She is a mother of two and happily lives in Denver with her husband and their Golden Doodle, Reggie.

Tracie Dotterer
Director of Accounting
Prior to joining Blue Sky, Tracie held a distinguished role as the head of the accounting group at Guardian Storage Centers (one of the four founding NSA PROs) in Irvine, CA for an impressive 23-year tenure, during which she served as Chief Financial Officer for a significant 5-year period. In this capacity, she adeptly led her team through a period of substantial company growth, overseeing the expansion from 4 to 100 locations. Throughout her extensive career at Guardian Storage Centers, Tracie assumed a multifaceted role encompassing diverse responsibilities. Her scope included pivotal areas such as financial reporting, budgeting, audit and cybersecurity compliance, as well as spearheading software conversions. Tracie's strategic contributions played a pivotal role in the success of various projects critical to the company's financial and operational integrity. In her leisure time, Tracie indulges in personal interests, including baking, camping, hiking, fishing, and cherishing moments with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Presently residing in Golden, Colorado, Tracie brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role at Blue Sky.

Deryn Evans
Executive assistant

Over 60
Years of Combined Experience
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Over $4 billion
Of Acquisitions
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Over 1k
Properties Purchased
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Impact Beyond Returns
At Legacy, our commitment goes beyond providing storage space—it’s about creating lasting value for our investors and tenants alike. We pledge to offer secure, reliable, and respectful storage solutions that safeguard what matters most, whether it's cherished family heirlooms, essential business assets, or life’s meaningful transitions. With a dedication to trust, quality, and long-term impact, we honor the past while investing in the future, ensuring that every space we provide serves a greater purpose.

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