Christopher J Lyons

Chris is a shareholder and has been Vice President of Operations for SE since joining the company in April 2000. Chris oversees all aspects of property operations, accounting, human resources and marketing. He is an 11-year veteran of Public Storage Inc. and PS Business Parks Inc. where he held positions in both operating and financial capacities. As a Regional Manager for a startup division, Public Storage Pickup & Delivery, Chris was responsible for the development of operational policies and procedures, staffing, customer service, internal audit and accounting. As a District Manager for the self-storage division, Chris was directly responsible for 17 self-storage properties comprising one million square feet. While at PS Business Parks, Chris served in the accounting group as Controller, before moving into the operating group, where he was responsible for managing and leasing a portfolio of office, flex, R&D, industrial and retail properties. In addition to holding a duel B.S. degree in Accounting/Business Management from the State University of New York, College at Fredonia, Chris also holds a M.B.A. degree from the University at Buffalo. Chris is the Assistant Cross Country Coach at St Francis High School in La Canada and is a Vice Chair with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Chris and his wife Samantha reside in Pasadena and have three adult children.