S3 Partners has announced that Christen Bryant has joined the team as Director of Development and Senior Project Manager. She brings 16 years of experience at U-Haul to her new position, with deep expertise in underwriting, site selection and strategic development critical skills that will drive S3 Partners’ ongoing expansion efforts.
“Her vast experience in self-storage aligns perfectly with our continued focus on the boat and RV asset class,” said S3 Partner Owner Barry Sherman. “Christen’s leadership will be instrumental in identifying prime locations, optimizing site development and delivering high-quality projects.”
Bryant has an extensive background in leading substantial P&Ls, managing executive teams and driving high-profile development projects. In her career, she has expanded a regional portfolio into a national footprint, aligning financial, operational and strategic objectives across multiple organizations.
Her leadership has also delivered transformative results across multiple divisions, including refinancing and disposing of over $35M in assets, streamlining workforce efficiencies by nearly 40% and establishing robust development and acquisition teams from the ground up. Her expertise spans commercial real estate, self-storage management and private equity development, underscored by her ability to negotiate complex deals, manage strategic business plans and oversee multimillion-dollar budgets.
S3 Partners provides strategic storage solutions for RV & boat storage developers, operators and owners to stay ahead in today’s competitive environment. S3 professionals are experts in every phase of self-storage and boat/RV storage projects. The company’s comprehensive consulting and development services help clients avoid costly pitfalls and mistakes, keeping storage projects on track and on budget. S3’s strategic storage solutions cover the full lifecycle of storage industry projects, including: Site Selection/Due Diligence, Planning Entitlements, Project Management, Budgeting/Proforma Assistance, NuRENU Program and Signage/Branding. For more information, visit the S3 Partners website.
