Storage Stats Hired Industry Expert RK Kliebenstein
The data platform appointed the veteran investor to represent its tracking of over 78,000 self-storage projects.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Commercial
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Storage Stats, which monitors data on more than 75,000 facilities and 3,000 developments across the U.S., has named RK Kliebenstein as its new brand ambassador. Kliebenstein will work with operators and investors while representing the company at industry events.
Why it matters
The appointment brings significant transactional experience to a platform that tracks the self-storage market. Kliebenstein has underwritten $3 billion in storage transactions and previously held executive roles at firms like Extra Space Storage and Metro Storage.
Storage Stats currently tracks 75,000 facilities and 3,000 developments. Kliebenstein brings a record of closing $400 million in sales at Extra Space and sourcing $3.6 billion in development projects during a single 12-month period.
The players
RK Kliebenstein
A seasoned self-storage investor and author who has held executive roles at Amsdell Cos., Stor-All Systems, Extra Space Storage, and Metro Storage.
Storage Stats
A data analytics company that provides market tracking for more than 75,000 storage facilities and 3,000 development projects nationwide.
The details
Kliebenstein will leverage his background in acquisitions and investment to connect with industry developers and operators. His role involves gathering data to further the platform's ability to track facility performance and expansion trends nationwide. He is currently developing his fourth industry book, which focuses on the municipal aspects of storage development.
Timeline
Kliebenstein founded Coast-To-Coast Storage in 2000.
Kliebenstein became vice president of acquisitions for Metro Storage in 2011.
Storage Stats hired RK Kliebenstein as brand ambassador in September 2026.
The Home Front
The hiring reflects a broader industry focus on using granular facility data to inform self-storage development and investment strategies. This move highlights how firms are increasingly bridging the gap between high-level market analytics and hands-on operational expertise.
Homeowners who own commercial storage units or are considering self-storage investments should track how increased data transparency impacts regional facility availability. Keep an eye on local development filings to see how professionalized tracking affects the density of storage units in your area.
The takeaway
The addition of a high-volume investment veteran to a national data platform signals a push for more specialized insights in the storage sector. Investors should look forward to the upcoming municipal development guide as a resource for navigating local zoning and operational challenges.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Inside Self-Storage.
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