SAM Team Member Spotlight: Kelly Davis
District Manager at Storage Asset Management
Kelly Davis
Meet this month’s corporate team spotlight, Kelly Davis, District Manager! Kelly was nominated for the spotlight by one of his colleagues, Melissa. Melissa said, “Kelly is the type of team member everyone wants on their team, he goes above and beyond his duties in all aspects. Kelly makes you feel like your thoughts and feelings matter.” Get to know Kelly in the Q&A below!
Q: Can you introduce yourself and provide some background on your role within SAM? What are your primary responsibilities and areas of expertise?
A: I started with SAM at the end of November 2021 as a store manager that was kept through a transition. I worked my way up to District Trainer, District Manager in Training, and now District Manager. My area of expertise would be auctions because I did so many as the store manager of a transition property in which the previous owner held an auction once a year.
Q: What attracted you to this role and our company?
A: SAM regional director, Chad Case, came to the property and asked me to stay on as store manager through the transition. I liked SAM’s willingness to support me in my position within the company and their dedication to my success.
Q: What do you enjoy most about working at SAM? Is there a specific aspect of your job or the company culture that you find particularly rewarding?
A: The people. Everyone is always nice and willing to help any way they can. I really enjoy coaching and giving people the knowledge to be successful.
Q: Has a memorable life lesson or advice shaped your outlook or approach to life and work?
A: SAM is the first corporation I have ever worked for. In my mind I had come up with every reason as to why it wouldn’t work in a small town. I had to make a conscious decision to go into it with an open mind and be willing to learn everything SAM was going to teach me. Had I not done that, I would have set myself up for failure and not be where I am at today.
Q: Outside of work, what hobbies or interests do you enjoy pursuing in your free time?
A: I train and show horses.
Q: Can you share a fun fact about yourself?
A: Any time I travel to do site visits, I always have a gallon of sweet tea with me.
Q: Is there anything else you’d like to share about yourself?
A: I live on a 15 farm with a dog and cat that separately just showed up one day. I also have three horses, with one due to have a baby next spring.