# About VanWest Partners

> VanWest Partners is a Denver-based real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of self storage facilities.

We chose one asset class. Then we built everything around it. While others diversified, we went deeper. Self storage is not a line item in our portfolio. It is the entire thesis.

## One asset class

VanWest Partners is a commercial real estate investment company focused exclusively on the acquisition, transformation, and management of self storage facilities.

We are highly selective such that we can provide balanced opportunities for our investors, underwriting conservatively and pursuing high quality deals.

## What we built around it

ClearHome Self Storage, our vertically integrated operations company, runs every facility in the portfolio, focused on revenue growth, controlling expenses, and a positive customer experience.

Proprietary technology sits above the whole platform, connecting acquisitions, operations, and asset management in one stack.

Why self storage? Durable. Repeatable. Downside protected.

## The firm today

- 90+ team members across investments, technology, and ClearHome facility operations.
- 50+ years of combined commercial real estate experience across the leadership team.

## Leadership

- [Jacob Vanderslice](https://www.vanwestpartners.com/team/jacob-vanderslice.md): Principal, Investor Relations, VanWest Partners
- [Aaron Westphal](https://www.vanwestpartners.com/team/aaron-westphal.md): Principal, Finance & Technology, VanWest Partners
- [Wade Buxton](https://www.vanwestpartners.com/team/wade-buxton.md): Principal, Operations & Acquisitions, VanWest Partners
- [Tammy White](https://www.vanwestpartners.com/team/tammy-white.md): Controller, VanWest Partners
- [James Puttmann](https://www.vanwestpartners.com/team/james-puttmann.md): Project Associate, VanWest Partners
- [Mike Meacher](https://www.vanwestpartners.com/team/mike-meacher.md): General Counsel, VanWest Partners / ClearHome
- [Scott Smith](https://www.vanwestpartners.com/team/scott-smith.md): Director of Operations, ClearHome Storage
- [Lesley Bush](https://www.vanwestpartners.com/team/lesley-bush.md): IT & Field Support Manager, ClearHome Storage
- [Jessica Gelinas](https://www.vanwestpartners.com/team/jessica-gelinas.md): Customer Service & Employee Experience Manager, ClearHome Storage
- [Ryan Kennedy](https://www.vanwestpartners.com/team/ryan-kennedy.md): Revenue Management Coordinator, ClearHome Storage
- [Tsuya “TJ” Mailloux](https://www.vanwestpartners.com/team/tsuya-tj-mailloux.md): Compliance Specialist, ClearHome Storage
- [Taylor Strope](https://www.vanwestpartners.com/team/taylor-strope.md): Training Coordinator, ClearHome Storage
- [Forrest Bassett](https://www.vanwestpartners.com/team/forrest-bassett.md): Director of Leasing and Acquisitions, VanWest Real Estate Group

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