Universal Storage Group
Anthony "AJ" Ross has a strong and diverse work experience, starting from 1991 when they worked as an Audit Manager at Ernst & Young. Anthony "AJ" then joined Newell Rubbermaid in 1995, holding various roles such as Senior Financial Analyst, Senior Cost Analyst, and Cost Accounting Manager before becoming Vice President CFO for Calphalon and Goody Products. Later on, they served as Group Vice President CFO for Calphalon/Burnes and Goody Products.
In 2004, Ross became the Group CFO for the Home and Family Group at Newell Rubbermaid, where they led the finance organization for a $1.2 billion global organization and played a crucial role in divesting the Little Tikes business unit. Anthony "AJ" also helped develop group and business unit strategies and achieved income growth throughout their tenure. Ross then became the President of the Beauty & Style GBU at Newell Rubbermaid, leading strategic initiatives that resulted in significant cost savings for the company.
In 2013, Ross became a CEO and President at Universal Storage Group, where they executed a private equity transaction to merge two top self-storage companies. This merger allowed the company to become a leader in the industry, offering full-service third-party management, comprehensive training, and start-up services.
Overall, Ross has a wealth of experience in finance, strategic management, and leadership, having contributed significantly to the growth and success of the companies they have worked for.
Anthony "AJ" Ross began their education journey by attending The Citadel from 1988 to 1991. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. After a brief hiatus, they resumed their studies and pursued a Masters degree in Business Administration at Capital University from 1996 to 1998.
Universal Storage Group
Universal Storage Group is a Self-Storage Industry Leader in management, consulting, training, and developmental services. Launched in 2013 as Universal Storage Group, USG is a self-storage powerhouse that is continually listed as a Top Operator in the annual lists published by Mini-Storage Messenger and Inside Self-Storage. USG is governed by a world-class Leadership Team, representing over 200 Years of combined industry experience and achievement. Our teams and clients directly benefit from our guidance and the Solutions we provide. USG is proud to have been instrumental and responsible for the development and management of twelve (12) National Facilities of the Year, as awarded by Mini-Storage Messenger magazine, and we look forward to future developments and more awards. Our training programs have won the Inside Self-Storage Magazine Best of Business Awards for Best Manager Training (8 times), Best Third-Party Management, and Best Operational Consulting. In addition to providing top drawer service and training Universal Storage Group produces one of the most thorough Feasibility Studies in the self-storage industry, and also provides new facility design and start up consultation. Seasoned owners, new start-ups and developers, and every owner and investor in-between can benefit from our expertise and knowledge. Our Solutions are field-tested and time-proven, and we would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and interests in the self-storage industry, and what we can do to help you. USG can provide as much or as little as needed, from à la carte consulting, training, and development services, to full-service management and even strategic partnerships. We are confident that Universal Storage Group can provide the quality service you seek.