Brad Lund
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University (BYU) |
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| Organization | Purely Storage |
Brad Lund is an American entrepreneur, private pilot, and the founder of Purely Storage, a self-storage company operating over 40 facilities across five U.S. states. He is known for acquiring underperforming properties and increasing their value through improved operations and management systems.
Early life and education
Lund earned a degree in business from Brigham Young University (BYU), where he focused on business and entrepreneurship.
From 1988 to 1990, Lund served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil. His service in the Brasília Mission was highlighted in the Church’s official magazine, A Liahona, in an article discussing the creation of new congregations in the region."Missão Brasília Cria Quatro Novos Ramos" (PDF). A Liahona (in Portuguese). November 1990. Retrieved 2025-04-30.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
Career
Lund began his professional career in the 1990s as an investment broker at CBRE in Roseville, California. He was a top producer and received the Rookie of the Year award. In his 20s and 30s, he acquired over 350 apartment units in the Sacramento area. To manage this portfolio, he founded Highland Asset Management, a vertically integrated firm overseeing more than 1,000 residential units.
Following the 2008 financial crisis, Lund sold most of his real estate holdings. In 2009, he briefly worked in self-storage brokerage at Marcus & Millichap before founding Purely Storage. The company has since expanded throughout California, Arizona, Washington, Nevada, and Texas. Lund has also contributed to industry publications, including Inside Self-Storage.[1]
Since its founding, Purely Storage has been recognized among the top self-storage operators in the United States. The company has consistently appeared on Inside Self-Storage's annual Top Operators lists for both facility owners and management companies, reflecting its substantial footprint and influence in the industry.[2][3]
Lund has contributed to industry publications such as Inside Self-Storage, including articles on operational best practices and crime prevention.[4]
Aviation
Lund is a licensed pilot who regularly flies a Cessna Citation Mustang and a CubCrafters Carbon Cub.
Lund was profiled in Twin & Turbine magazine, where he discussed his experience as a pilot and aircraft owner.[5] He has also appeared in multiple aviation-focused YouTube videos, including:
- Flying a Citation Mustang into Oshkosh AirVenture 2023 by Fly With Owen
- Landing My First Jet – Cross Country in the Citation by JP Schulze
- STOL Pilot Training with Brad Lund by Kevin Quinn
- Idaho Adventure Part 1 – Flying, Jet Boats and a Broken Collarbone by Trent Palmer
Personal life
Lund is an Eagle Scout and a lifetime member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. He is a donor to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. He lives in Newport Beach, California, with his wife Becky. They are active in their church and teach gospel classes to young adults.
References
- ↑ Lund, Brad (2022). "Crime Is on the Rise … Here's Advice to Help You Protect Your Self-Storage Property". Inside Self-Storage.
- ↑ "Inside Self-Storage Top Operators 2024: Facility Owners". Inside Self-Storage. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ↑ "ISS Top Operators: Facility-Management Companies". Inside Self-Storage. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ↑ Lund, Brad (2022). "Crime Is on the Rise … Here's Advice to Help You Protect Your Self-Storage Property". Inside Self-Storage. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ↑ "Jump in and Jet". Twin & Turbine. 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
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