Sue Haviland, owner of Haviland Storage Services, a San Diego, Calif.-based company that specializes in offering clients solutions that fit their operational needs, whether its auditing, manager training, market studies, short-term consulting, or full third-party management, knows firsthand that women have “come a long way,” especially in the 35 years since she entered the self-storage industry. Unfortunately, like many female professionals, she endured a fair share of gender biases throughout her career and paid her dues before forging her own path. Despite having to overcome some obstacles, Haviland loves this industry and says she’s a stronger leader and mentor because of the people and experiences she has met during her career.
Read her feature in Modern Storage Media.