Haviland Storage Services Joins Forces with Lighthouse Storage Solutions to Expand Leadership and Op
Haviland Storage Services Joins Forces with Lighthouse Storage Solutions to Expand Leadership and Operational Support
January 19, 2026 - Haviland Storage Services today announced a new strategic partnership with Lighthouse Storage Solutions, strengthening its leadership team and expanding the operational expertise available to its third-party managed self-storage facilities. As part of this collaboration, Melissa Huff, self-storage consultant with Lighthouse Storage Solutions, will join the Haviland Storage Services team in a senior consulting and leadership role focused on self-storage operations, effective Feb. 1, 2026. This partnership is designed to enhance service, training, and operational support for owners and managers.
“Joining forces with Sue and Haviland Storage Services is an exciting next step and certainly brings things full circle for me. My early education in this industry was largely based on Sue’s teaching. She has built an outstanding reputation in this industry, and I’m looking forward to working closely with her team to help owners and managers elevate their operations and achieve even stronger results,” said Melissa Huff. Sue Haviland, founder of Haviland Storage Services, added, “I’ve known Melissa for many years and have long admired how she approaches operations, leadership, and relationships within this industry. She does business the same way we do at Haviland—with integrity, clarity, and a true commitment to excellence. Bringing Melissa into a leadership role with our team felt like a natural and seamless fit, and I’m excited about what this partnership allows us to deliver for our clients.”
Sue Haviland founded Haviland Storage Services in 2009 and brings 37 years of self-storage experience, including senior leadership roles as vice president of operations for both Price Self Storage and Extra Space Storage. With 17 years of industry experience, Melissa Huff progressed from on-site management to leadership roles within a growing third-party management company. She now co-owns Lighthouse Storage Solutions with her husband, Josh, where she consults with owners nationwide. Haviland Storage Services will continue to deliver top-tier third-party management services, now enhanced by expanded operational consulting and training resources. Owners and operators interested in learning more about this collaboration are encouraged to reach out to Sue Haviland or Melissa Huff for additional information.
About Haviland Storage Services
Haviland Storage Services is a full-service third-party self-storage management company founded in 2009 by industry veteran Sue Haviland. The company partners with owners to provide customized management solutions focused on operational excellence, accountability, and long-term asset performance.
About Lighthouse Storage Solutions
Lighthouse Storage Solutions is a self-storage consulting and training firm dedicated to helping owners and operators improve operations, optimize performance, and navigate growth. The firm provides consulting, audits, training, and educational support across all stages of self-storage ownership.
Media Contacts:
Melissa Huff
Lighthouse Storage Solutions
melissa@lighthousestoragesolutions.com
Sue Haviland
Haviland Storage Services
sue@havilandstorageservices.com