Matthew van Ess

Matthew Van Ess is an experienced leader in the retail and storage industries, currently serving as Regional Vice President at Public Storage since June 2016. Prior to this role, Matthew held various positions at Kohl's Department Stores from June 2010 to June 2016, culminating as Store Manager of a Cary, NC location. During this time, Matthew successfully transformed a bottom-performing store into a top performer through cultural changes and effective management strategies. Matthew's career began with roles as an Assistant Store Manager, gaining valuable experience across multiple locations and functions. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.