Founders, Mike and Melissa Mikkelson, started Liberty with a keen focus on long-term relationships and challenging the status-quo. After moving to Orlando, Florida, they built their first Self-Storage facility in 1988 near International Drive, in Orlando, FL. Mike and Melissa proved their ability to perform, despite the challenging economic climate, and the facility leased up in just under a year. As a result of consistent application of their philosophy and principals Liberty has invested in over 80 properties stretching across the US in asset classes including self-storage, hospitality, office and multi-family with total capital investments nearing $700 million.
The landscape of real estate investing is dynamic and Liberty is committed to continuing to discover new opportunities through its original focus on long-term relationships and challenging the status-quo.
Our Team
Adam Mikkelson
Since joining Liberty in 2005, Adam has played roles in acquisition, development and the operation of both our hospitality and self-storage investments. Adam provides executive oversight to key aspects of our business.
Jacob Farmer
Jacob joined Liberty in 2019 with experience in banking and private real estate development. His focus is on overall investment pipeline and capital structure for Liberty’s investment portfolio.
Mark Poole
Mark joined Liberty in 2012, bringing a fresh perspective to our self-storage operating company. His previous sales and management experience has brought energy to daily operations and driven steady top line growth.
Jennifer Bollhofer
Since joining Liberty in 2012, Jennifer has gained experience in all facets of commercial real estate, including construction, project management, and development. She now oversees Liberty's expansion efforts as it strives to challenge the status quo and discover new opportunities for growth.
Austin Khym
Austin recently joined Liberty in 2022 with experience in self-storage acquisitions and development along with private wealth/estate planning. Austin oversees the acquisitions and business development efforts as Liberty advances its continued growth.
Jeff Chatlos
Jeff joined Liberty in early 2022 bringing with him over a decade’s experience in both public and private accounting as a licensed CPA. Jeff has focused primarily on the commercial real estate industry and oversees Liberty’s accounting department and financial reporting.
Melissa Rivard
Melissa has been with Liberty in several capacities since 2005 and is currently providing underwriting, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and various analytical support along with managing Liberty's investor relations. Her extensive experience within the business brings a valuable perspective to our investment opportunities.
Nicci Dillon
Since joining Liberty as an Assistant Storage Manager in 2009, Nicci has grown in many roles and now leads the entire My Neighborhood Storage Center brand as Regional Manager. Her effective communication and attention to detail brings incredible value to our storage operations.
Annalee Chapin
Annalee joined Liberty Investment Properties in 2021, bringing with her experience in institutional assets, accounting and property management in both industrial and senior housing. Her strengths in problem solving and critical thinking bring value to her role as project manager. She is responsible for planning and overseeing projects for Liberty.
Bethany Cooksey
Bethany is a fresh face to Liberty. Joining the team in 2021, she brings office management and event planning experience from a variety of sectors. She ensures an overall cohesiveness within the organization by providing administrative support to the entire team.
Jeff Wieland
Jeff has represented Liberty as its general counsel ever since the first storage project in 1988, and after a full career in the private law firm world he recently joined the Liberty team. He has extensive experience across the wide spectrum of property classes, and oversees Liberty’s legal efforts in all acquisition, financing, and development activities.
Kiki Collazo
Joining Liberty in 2018, Kiki quickly grew her experience in the Self-Storage industry as an Assistant Storage Manager. She is now applying her background in Quality Assurance and Vendor Management by supporting the Director of Accounting. Her service-oriented mindset and attention to detail continue to benefit our accounting team.
WM. MICHAEL MIKKELSON
Mike founded Liberty in 1990 to meet a market need for self-storage in Florida. Since then he has led Liberty to develop or acquire more than seventy (70) assets, in multiple asset classes, throughout the United States.